National Indigenous Music Awards 2021

The National Indigenous Music Awards 2021 were the forthcoming 18th annual National Indigenous Music Awards. They were scheduled to occur on 8 August 2021 at the Darwin Amphitheatre however on 28 July 2021, were postponed until further notice due to the COVID-19 pandemic in Australia. On 11 October 2021, it was announced the NIMAs have partnered with triple j and its First Nations show, Blak Out to create a two-hour special on 14 November 2021.

Creative Director Ben Graetz said "2021 will bring the event to Australia across many platforms, led by our long-time partners NITV, while creating a special night of connection under the stars here on Larrakia Country."

The nominees were announced on 8 July 2021.

Performers
Performers announced to perform as of May 2021,
 * Baker Boy
 * Miiesha
 * Electric Fields
 * King Stingray
 * Dallas Woods and Kee'Ahn
 * Alice Skye

Hall of Fame inductee

 * Kev Carmody

Awards
The nominations and winners

Artist of the Year

New Talent of the Year

Album of the Year

Film Clip of the Year

Song of the Year

Community Clip of the Year

Indigenous Language Award