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

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.

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

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

  • Alan Pigram – guitar, mandolin, ukulele, tiple
  • Stephen Pigram – vocals, acoustic guitar, harmonica, requinto, valiha, ukulele, dulcimer
  • David Pigram – vocals, acoustic guitar
  • Colin Pigram – vocals, acoustic guitar
  • Philip Pigram – vocals, drums
  • Peter Pigram – bass guitar
  • Gavin Pigram – percussion

Discography

Studio albums

Title Details
Saltwater Country
  • Released: 1997
  • Label: Jigil Records (JR-CD004)
  • Format: CD
Jiir
  • Released: 2001
  • Label: Pigram Music (PMCD001)
  • Format: CD
Under The Mango Tree
  • Released: 2006
  • Label: Pigram Music (PMCD002)
  • Format: CD

Soundtrack albums

Title Details
Corrugation Road
(with Jimmy Chi and Kuckles)
  • Released: 1997
  • Label: Angoorrabin (AR-8)
  • Format: CD
The Circuit
(David Bridie with The Pigram Brothers)
  • Released: 2007
  • Label: Sound Vault Records (SV0583)
  • Format: CD
Mad Bastards
(with Alex Lloyd, Kasey Chambers & Shane Nicholson)
  • Released: 2011
  • Label:Bush Turkey Films (BTF001)
  • Format: CD

Live albums

Title Details
Live At The Pearl Luggers, Broome
  • Released: 2004
  • Label: The Pigram Brothers (pmdvd0401)
  • Format: DVD

Awards and nominations

ARIA Music Awards

The ARIA Music Awards is an annual awards ceremony that recognises excellence, innovation, and achievement across all genres of Australian music.The Pigram Brothers have received two nominations.


Year Nominee / work Award Result
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 an annual celebration of Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander achievement in music, sport, entertainment and community. They ran from 1995 to 2013.


Year Nominee / work Award Result (wins only)
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 are annual awards celebrating achievements for Western Australian music. They commenced in 1985.


Year Nominee / work Award Result (wins only)
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
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