The Pigram Brothers facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
The Pigram Brothers
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The Pigram Brothers
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| Origin | Broome, Western Australia, Australia |
| Years active | 1996–present |
| Labels | Pigram Music MGM Distribution |
| Associated acts | Jimmy Chi, Scrap Metal, Kuckles |
| Members | Alan Pigram Stephen Pigram David Pigram Colin Pigram Gavin Pigram Phillip Pigram Peter Pigram |
| Past members | Paul Mamid |
The Pigram Brothers are a seven-member band from Broome, Australia. They are an Indigenous Australian group. The band started in 1996. Broome is a town famous for pearl hunting.
The brothers were very involved in music and theater in Broome. They were the first band for Jimmy Chi's musical Bran Nue Dae in 1990. This show became famous around the world.
The Pigram Brothers grew up with a lot of music around them. Broome has a very rich musical culture. Before forming The Pigram Brothers, Alan, Steven, and Phillip were part of a band called Scrap Metal. They played together from 1983 until 1995.
In 2000, a one-hour TV show called Saltwater Country was made about them. It was part of ABC Television's Message Stick series.
In 2006, Steven and Alan Pigram were honored. They were added to the Western Australian Music Hall of Fame. This is a special award for important musicians.
In 2011, Alan and Steven Pigram started touring with singer Alex Lloyd. They formed the Mad Bastards Trio. They performed songs from the 2011 movie Mad Bastards. Their music for the movie was nominated for an ARIA Award for Best Original Soundtrack, Cast or Show Album at the 2011 ARIA Awards.
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Meet the Band Members
The Pigram Brothers band has seven members. Each brother plays different instruments and sings.
- Alan Pigram – He plays guitar, mandolin, ukulele, and tiple.
- Stephen Pigram – He sings and plays acoustic guitar. He also plays harmonica, requinto, valiha, ukulele, and dulcimer.
- David Pigram – He sings and plays acoustic guitar.
- Colin Pigram – He sings and plays acoustic guitar.
- Philip Pigram – He sings and plays the drums.
- Peter Pigram – He plays the bass guitar.
- Gavin Pigram – He plays percussion instruments.
Their Music Albums
The Pigram Brothers have released several albums. These include studio albums, which are recorded in a studio, and soundtrack albums, which are made for movies or TV shows. They also have a live album.
Studio Albums
These are the main albums recorded by the band.
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| Saltwater Country |
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| Jiir |
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| Under The Mango Tree |
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Soundtrack Albums
The band has also created music for films and TV shows.
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| Corrugation Road (with Jimmy Chi and Kuckles) |
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| The Circuit (David Bridie with The Pigram Brothers) |
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| Mad Bastards (with Alex Lloyd, Kasey Chambers & Shane Nicholson) |
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Live Albums
This album was recorded during a live performance.
| Title | Details |
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| Live At The Pearl Luggers, Broome |
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Awards and Nominations
The Pigram Brothers have received many awards and nominations for their music. These awards celebrate great achievements in Australian music.
ARIA Music Awards
The ARIA Music Awards are big awards in Australia. They celebrate the best music each year. The Pigram Brothers have been nominated twice.
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
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| 2005 | Under The Mango Tree | ARIA Award for Best World Music Album | Nominated |
| 2011 | Mad Bastards - Music from the Motion Picture | ARIA Award for Best Original Soundtrack, Cast or Show Album | Nominated |
Deadly Awards
The Deadly Awards were special awards for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. They celebrated achievements in music, sports, and entertainment. These awards ran from 1995 to 2013.
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result (wins only) |
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| 1998 | Saltwater Country | Album Release of the Year | Won |
| Corrugation Road (with Jimmy Chi and Kuckles) | Excellence in Film or Theatrical Score | Won | |
| 2006 | Under the Mango Tree | Album Release of the Year | Won |
West Australian Music Industry Awards
The West Australian Music Industry Awards celebrate music from Western Australia. They started in 1985.
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result (wins only) |
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| 2005 | The Pigram Brothers | Best Indigenous Act | Won |
| 2006 | The Pigram Brothers | Hall of Fame | inducted |
| 2007 | The Pigram Brothers | Best Indigenous Act | Won |
| 2008 | The Pigram Brothers | Best Indigenous Act | Won |
