Yolŋu surf rockers claim prestigious prize previously awarded to the likes of Genesis Owusu, the Avalanches and Courtney Barnett
King Stingray, the Yolŋu surf rockers hailing from north-east Arnhem Land, have won the prestigious $30,000 Australian Music prize for their debut eponymous album.
King Stingray members Roy Kellaway and Dimathaya Burarrwanga accepted the prize in Sydney on Wednesday night.“We had so much fun making this record and we just hope that listeners can hear the joy that we had making it, as well as feel the joy for themselves. It really means the world to us to hear people enjoying the album.”King Stingray perform in both English and Yolŋu Matha, while combining funk, rock and manikay .
King Stingray’s debut has been a hit in Australia, reaching No 6 on the Aria charts and being nominated for five Aria awards, winning the breakthrough artist category.
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