The 1996 Deadly Awards were hosted by Rhoda Roberts at the Metro Theatre in Sydney on 1 October 1996. Presenters included Nicky Winmar, Toni Janke, Warren Fahey and Triple J's Chris Thompson. ^[1] The awards were an annual celebration of Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander achievement in music, sport, entertainment and community.

Winners

• Outstanding Contribution to Aboriginal Music: Warumpi Band
• Single Release of the Year: Maroochy Barambah - "Mongungi"
• Album Release of the Year: Blekbala Mujik – Blekbala Mujik
• Male Artist of the Year: Kev Carmody
• Female Artist of the Year: Christine Anu
• Band of the Year: Tiddas
• Excellence in Film or Theatre Score - Alchemy - David Page
• Most Promising New Talent: Wild Water
• Community Broadcaster: Roxy Musk (Top FM)

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