The Deadly Awards 2013 (commonly referred to as “The Deadlys”) was the eleventh and final annual ceremony of the Deadly Awards, an Australian event that recognized the achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander individuals and groups across music, sport, entertainment, community and the arts. The 2013 ceremony was held on 30 July 2013 at The Star Casino in Sydney, New South Wales, and was broadcast on the National Indigenous Television (NITV) network.
Background
The Deadly Awards were inaugurated in 1995 by Vibe Australia, a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting Indigenous culture and community development. “Deadly” is an Aboriginal English slang term meaning “excellent” or “awesome.” Over the course of their run, the awards became a prominent platform for celebrating Indigenous excellence and raising public awareness of Indigenous contributions to Australian society.
2013 Ceremony
- Date and Venue: 30 July 2013, The Star Casino, Sydney.
- Host(s): The event was hosted by well‑known Australian television personality and presenter [host name unspecified].
- Broadcast: Live coverage was provided by National Indigenous Television (NITV) and was also streamed online.
The ceremony featured performances by prominent Indigenous musicians and presented awards in multiple categories, including but not limited to:
- Music: Artist of the Year, Album of the Year, Single of the Year, New Talent of the Year.
- Sport: Sportsperson of the Year, Outstanding Achievement in Sport.
- Community: Outstanding Achievement in Community Service, Lifetime Achievement Award.
- Arts & Entertainment: Actor/Actress of the Year, TV Personality of the Year, Film/TV Production of the Year.
Notable Aspects
- The 2013 awards marked the conclusion of the Deadly Awards series, as Vibe Australia announced the discontinuation of the event later that year due to funding constraints.
- The ceremony emphasized the legacy of Indigenous contributions to Australian culture and served as a capstone celebration of the awards’ 18‑year history.
Winners
Specific details of individual category winners for the 2013 ceremony are not comprehensively documented in publicly available encyclopedic sources. Consequently, precise winner information for each award category cannot be verified with certainty.
Legacy
Following the cessation of the Deadly Awards, other initiatives and events have continued to honor Indigenous achievement in Australia, including the NAIDOC Awards and the Australian Indigenous Music Awards (AIMAs). The Deadly Awards remain recognized for their role in highlighting Indigenous excellence during their operational years.