Biography
Biography
About Gurrumul
Gurrumul [his traditional name] is a member of the Gumatj clan of north east Arnhemland and it is the songs and stories of the Gumatj clan that Gurrumul sublimely adapts into contemporary song styles. At the age of 15 he was identified as a young and extremely talented multi-instrumentalist and joined the ARIA Award winning band Yothu Yindi where he played an integral role until 1992. Currently a member of the hugely talented Saltwater Band he has contributed greatly to the Indigenous music industry which was recognised again this year at the NT Indigenous Music Awards where he was awarded the Album of the Year and Song of the Year 2008.
Recently he has earned the attention of the mainstream music scene in Australia and has been nominated for several 2008 ARIA Awards including the coveted Male Artist of the Year and Album of the Year. His debut self-titled album Gurrumul released in February 2008 has received exceptional worldwide reviews and is set to attain GOLD status in Australia before the year ends. Gurrumul has come onto the international music industry radar where he has received an abundance of media interested and recently the album entered the European World Music Chart at number 8 – September 2008.
Gurrumul’s solo performances are a rare treat for music lovers and should not be missed. Geoffrey Gurrumul Yunupingu’s solo excursions highlight his amazing talent and his beautiful voice that will never leave you as he sings the songs of his Gumatj country.
Industry Awards & Highlights
2008 Awards
EG Music Awards
- Best Male Artist
AIR Awards
- Best Independent Album
- Best New Independent Artist
- Best Australian Independent Blues/Roots Album
Northern Territory's Australian of the Year
Album is officially declared PLATINUM status
Limelight Awards
- Best World Music Achievement
- Best Newcomer
Album peaks at No. 3 on ARIA album chart and continues to remain in the Top 20 until this time
ARIA Awards
- Best Independent Release
Album is officially declared GOLD status
Deadly Awards
- Single of the Year (Gurrumul History)
- Album of the Year
- Artist of the Year
ARIA Awards
- Best World Music Album
ARIA Nominations
- Best Male Artist
- Album of the Year
- Producer of the Year (Michael Hohnen)
Indigenous Music Awards
- Act of the Year
- Album of the Year
- Song of the Year (Wiyathul)
- Artwork and design of the Year
Latest News
- EUROPEAN TOUR DATES CANCELLED
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GURRUMUL FORCED TO CANCEL EUROPEAN TOUR DATES DUE TO ILLNESS
June 29, 2010
Australian artist Gurrumul has been forced to cancel his upcoming European tour due to illness, it was announced today. The double-platinum selling and award-winning singer/songwriter will remain at home with his family in North East Arnhem Land under medical supervision. Ticket holders for Gurrumul’s headline shows should apply for refund from point of purchase.
THE FOLLOWING EUROPEAN TOUR DATES HAVE BEEN CANCELLED:
July 15 Muffathalle, Munich, GermanyJuly 16 Live At Sunset, Zurich, Switzerland
July 19 Nice Jazz Festival, France
July 20 Paleo Festival, Nyon, Switzerland
July 22 Stuttgart Jazz Open, Germany
July 23 Womad, UK
July 24 Barbican Centre, London, UK
Press enquiries to Sue Harris, sue@republicmedia.net, 020 8960 7449
- Gurrumul US tour postponed
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Due to illness, Gurrumul's tour of the USA has been postponed. The album
launch went ahead and the support from the US is strong with positive
reviews online.
Gurrumul is currently resting with his family where he will remain until he
receives a clear bill of health. - April 2010 Update - WOMAD UK
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Geoffrey Gurumul Yunupingu has been announced as playing at WOMAD Charlton Park 2010 23rd - 25th July 2010, Malmesbury, Wiltshire SN16 Ndg, United Kingdom
