Miiesha

Miiesha is an Australian singer-songwriter from the small Aboriginal community of Woorabinda, Queensland. She won New Talent of the Year at the National Indigenous Music Awards 2020.[1]

Miiesha
BornWoorabinda, Queensland, Australia
Occupation(s)Singer-songwriter
Years active2019 (2019)–present
LabelsEMI Music
Websitemiiesha.com

Background

Miiesha is an Aṉangu/Torres Strait Islander woman, and has been singing for her community since the age of 8 and has since been developing her songwriting as a teenager. Miiesha is inspired by the sounds of RnB, gospel and soul, and the power of spoken word poetry.[2]

Miiesha made her debut single "Black Privilege" in June 2019. In May 2020, Miiesha released her debut album titled, Nyaaringu; a project of 9 songs tied together through the common themes of her life, her community and her people. Her late Grandmother's interludes provide a thread between the tracks, highlighting the passing down of knowledge from Elders through the generations.[2]

Discography

Studio albums
Title Album details Peak chart positions
AUS
[3]
Nyaaringu 28

Extended Plays
Title Details
Nyaaringu Remixes
  • Released: 28 August 2020[5]
  • Label: Miiesha Young, EMI Australia
  • Format: digital download, streaming

As lead artist
List of singles, with year released and album name shown
Title Year Album
"Black Privilege"[6] 2019 Nyaaringu
"Drowning"[7]
"Twisting Words"[8] 2020
"Hold Strong"[9]
"New Moon"
(featuring The Woorabinda Singers)[10]		 Deadly Hearts: Walking Together
List of singles, with year released and album name shown
Title Year Album
"Tjitji"
(Ziggy Ramo featuring Miiesha)[11]		 2020 Deadly Hearts: Walking Together
"Heaven of My Own"
(Dallas Woods featuring Miiesha)[12]		 Non-album single

Awards and nominations

ARIA Music Awards

The ARIA Music Awards is an annual awards ceremony that recognises excellence, innovation, and achievement across all genres of Australian music. As of 2020, Miiesha has received 5 nominations and won Best Soul/R&B Release.[13][14]

Year Nominee / work Award Result Lost to
2020 Nyaaringu Best Female Artist Nominated Sampa The Great - The Return
Best Soul/R&B Release Won N/A
Breakthrough Artist Nominated Lime Cordiale - 14 Steps To A Better You
IAMMXO (a.k.a Mohamed Komba) for Nyaaringu Producer of the Year Nominated Tame Impala - The Slow Rush
Engineer of the Year Nominated Tame Impala - The Slow Rush

Australian Music Prize

The Australian Music Prize (the AMP) is an annual award of $30,000 given to an Australian band or solo artist in recognition of the merit of an album released during the year of award. They commenced in 2005.

Year Nominee / work Award Result
Australian Music Prize 2020[15] Nyaaringu Album of the Year Pending

J Awards

The J Awards are an annual series of Australian music awards that were established by the Australian Broadcasting Corporation's youth-focused radio station Triple J. They commenced in 2005.[16]

Year Nominee / work Award Result
2020[17] Nyaaringu Australian Album of the Year Nominated

National Indigenous Music Awards

The National Indigenous Music Awards recognise excellence, innovation and leadership among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander musicians from throughout Australia. They commenced in 2004.[18][1]

Year Nominee / work Award Result
2020 Herself New Talent of the Year Won
Nyaaringu Album of the Year Nominated
"Drowning" Film Clip of the Year Nominated

National Live Music Awards

The National Live Music Awards (NLMAs) are a broad recognition of Australia's diverse live industry, celebrating the success of the Australian live scene. The awards commenced in 2016.[19]

Year Nominee / work Award Result
2020 Herself Queensland Act Voice of the Year Nominated

References
  1. "National Indigenous Music Awards 2020: Baker Boy wins second artist of the year title". Guardian Australia. 8 August 2020. Retrieved 9 August 2020.
  2. "About". miiesha. August 2020. Retrieved 18 August 2020.
  3. "ARIA Australian Top 50 Albums". Australian Recording Industry Association. 7 September 2020. Retrieved 5 September 2020.
  4. "Nyaaringu by Miiesha on Apple Music". Apple Music AU. Retrieved 18 August 2020.
  5. "Nyaaringu Remixes by Miiesha on Apple Music". Apple Music AU. Retrieved 23 August 2020.
  6. "Black Privilege – Single by Miiesha on Apple Music". Apple Music AU. 28 June 2019. Retrieved 18 August 2020.
  7. "Drowning – Single by Miiesha on Apple Music". Apple Music AU. 9 August 2019. Retrieved 18 August 2020.
  8. "Twisting Words – Single by Miiesha on Apple Music". Apple Music AU. 27 February 2020. Retrieved 18 August 2020.
  9. Carr, Debbie (3 May 2020). "Miiesha releases new single "Hold Strong" ahead of debut collection". NME. Retrieved 1 November 2020.
  10. "Neon Moon (feat. The Woorabinda Singers) – Single by Miiesha on Apple Music". Apple Music AU. 23 October 2020. Retrieved 23 October 2020.
  11. "Tjitji (featuring Miiesha) – Single by Ziggy Ramo on Apple Music". Apple Music AU. 23 October 2020. Retrieved 23 October 2020.
  12. Gallagher, Alex (11 November 2020). "Listen to Dallas Woods' new single 'Heaven of My Own' featuring Miiesha". NME Australia. Retrieved 11 November 2020.
  13. "ARIA Awards 2020 Nominees". Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA). Retrieved 13 October 2020.
  14. "And the 2020 ARIA Awards Go To…". Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA). Retrieved 25 November 2020.
  15. "2020 Australian Music Prize Finalists". scenestr. 1 February 2021. Retrieved 1 February 2021.
  16. "Here are your nominees for the 2020 J Awards!". Triple J. Australian Broadcasting Corporation. 2 November 2020. Retrieved 3 November 2020.
  17. Triscari, Caleb (19 November 2020). "Lime Cordiale take home Australian Album of the Year at the 2020 J Awards". NME Australia. Retrieved 19 November 2020.
  18. "Announcement: National Indigenous Music Awards Finalists Unveiled". Noise11. 13 July 2020. Retrieved 18 August 2020.
  19. "Nominees announced for 2020 National Live Music Awards". National Live Music Awards. 7 September 2020. Retrieved 8 September 2020.
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