The Pigram Brothers

The Pigram Brothers are a seven-piece Indigenous Australian band from the pearling town of Broome, Western Australia, formed in 1996.

The Pigram Brothers
The Pigram Brothers
Background information
OriginBroome, Western Australia, Australia
Years active1996–present
LabelsPigram Music
MGM Distribution
Associated actsJimmy Chi, Scrap Metal, Kuckles
WebsitePigram Brothers Home Page
MembersAlan Pigram
Steven Pigram
David Pigram
Colin Pigram
Gavin Pigram
Phillip Pigram
Peter Pigram
Past membersPaul Mamid

They were heavily involved in Broome's musical and theatrical exports – forming the original backing band for Jimmy Chi's 1990 musical Bran Nue Dae, which received international acclaim.

The Pigram Brothers had a large music influence from an early age, and grew up in the rich musical culture of Broome. Alan, Steven and Phillip were members of Scrap Metal from 1983 until its separation in 1995.[1]

In 2000 they were the subject of the one-hour documentary, Saltwater Country, part of ABC Television's Message Stick.[2]

In 2006 Steven and Alan were inducted into the Western Australian Music Hall of Fame.

In 2011, Alan and Steven Pigram began touring with Alex Lloyd as part of the Mad Bastards Trio, performing music from the 2011 film, Mad Bastards. Their soundtrack was nominated for an ARIA Award for Best Original Soundtrack, Cast or Show Album at the 2011 ARIA Awards.

Members

Discography

The Pigram Brothers

  • Saltwater Country (1997)
  • Jiir (2001)
  • Under The Mango Tree (2006)
  • Live at the Pearl Luggers, Broome DVD (2007)

Jimmy Chi, Pigram Brothers, Kuckles & Friends

Awards
  • 1998 – Deadly Award – Best Debut Album (Saltwater Country)[1]
  • 1998 – National Indigenous Music Awards – Best Debut Album (Saltwater Country)
  • 2011 – Western Australian Music Industry Association (WAMi) Awards – Best Indigenous Act
  • 2011 – ARIA Music Awards – Best Original Soundtrack, Cast or Show Album (for Mad Bastards - Music from the Motion Picture, with Alex Lloyd) (nominated)
  • 2012 – ARIA Music Awards – Best World Music Album (Under The Mango Tree) (nominated)[3]
  • 2006 – Deadly Award – Best Album (Under The Mango Tree) (nominated)
  • 2006 – Deadly Award – Best Artist (Saltwater Country) (nominated)
  • 2006 – Western Australian Music Industry Association (WAMi) Awards – Best Indigenous Act (nominated)
  • 2007 – Western Australian Music Industry Association (WAMi) Awards – Best Indigenous Act

References
  1. Radio National – live on stage The Pigram Brothers Friday 22 August 2003
  2. ABC -Message Stick Saltwater Country
  3. Aria Awards Pigram Brothers award history


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