A message from Karla Grant - Executive Producer of the Deadlys broadcast and Presenter of Living Black

I can hardly believe that it’s Deadlys time once again!  On Thursday 15th October, the cream of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander talent will walk the red carpet at the Sydney Opera House in a gala event to be hosted by Deadly Award winner, Luke Carroll.

With the Deadlys celebrating its 15th year, the night promises to be the biggest and most memorable yet! This year pop superstar Jessica Mauboy is leading an array of talented performers including Australian Idol winner Casey Donovan, Newcastle rappers the Street Warriors and mesmerising song man Djakapurra Munyarryun.  They’ll be joined on stage by Indigenous celebrities and high achievers who will be guest presenting at the prestigious ceremony.

Over the coming weeks, I’ll bring you more information about the event as well as inside information on the performers, who will be attending and what people will be wearing!  Along with details about competitions! So stay tuned!
 
Stay deadly!

Karla

 

Since 1995, Vibe Australia has hosted The Deadly Awards - the National Indigenous Music, Sport, Entertainment and Community Awards. 

Affectionately known as The Deadlys, the event is held annually in the Concert Hall of the Sydney Opera House and broadcast to a national audience on SBS TV.

The event has become one of the biggest celebrations on the Indigenous calendar recognising and showcasing excellence by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people across music, sport, entertainment and community achievements.

Deadly Award winners are chosen by public vote with the community achievement awards, this year, being selected by the newly formed Deadly Academy.

The Deadly Academy comprises previous Deadly winners who will decide the community awards for outstanding achievement in health, education, employment, community broadcaster and young leader of the year.  The Deadly Academy also has the task of selecting the inductees into the Hall of Fame which includes the Ella Award for Outstanding Achievement in Sport and the Jimmy Little Award for Outstanding Achievement in Music.

This year marks the 15th year of the Deadlys and it promises to be the biggest and most memorable ever! It will be held on Thursday 15th October 2009.



 
Vibe Australia is a dynamic Aboriginal media and events agency located in Sydney.  The company has a long history of working with Indigenous communities specialising in the production and delivery of culturally sensitive communication products and services to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities right across the country.

Vibe Australia is committed to reinforcing the importance of education, employment and training opportunities.  They pride themselves on profiling positive role models and running successful news stories for young Indigenous people to read.

While focussing on high profile musicians and sportspeople, Vibe are also committed to recognising unsung heroes of the Indigenous community, such as those working on the ground to improve living standards, reviving culture and creating stronger communities. Vibe's vision is that all Indigenous Australian’s reach their full potential.

The company is responsible for the production of a number of communication products including:

Deadly Vibe, a national Indigenous health, sport, music and lifestyle magazine with a monthly distribution of 57,000;

In Vibe, a dynamic, accessible and culturally sensitive 16 page full-colour magazine for Indigenous people in secure rehabilitation care and at risk;

Deadly Sounds, a weekly radio program syndicated to over 250 Aboriginal community stations around Australia featuring music, culture and health information in an upbeat magazine format;

Vibe 3 on 3, a national music and sporting event to promote health, well being, identity and sportsmanship.

The Deadlys, the National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Music, Sport, Entertainment and Community Awards, held each year at the Sydney Opera House and broadcast nationally on SBS TV.