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Deadlys History

Since 1995, Vibe Australia has hosted the Deadly Sounds Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Music, Sport, Entertainment and Community Awards (aka the 'Deadlys').

deadly awardsPromoting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander achievement as a marketable and growing force within Australia, the Deadlys provide a tangible forum by which the wider community can learn about Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander music and culture.

Beginning at Boomalli Artist Co-op in Redfern in 1995, the Deadlys has since been staged at the Metro in Sydney, the Dendy Bar at Martin Place, the Hard Rock Café, Darlinghurst, home Nightclub, Cockle Bay Wharf, Darling Harbour, cityLIVE, Fox Studios and most recently, the Sydney Opera House.

Previous Deadly Award Winners