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Darwin Hip Hop Artist Yung Milla Wins The Voice Australia 2026 - Darwin, NT
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Darwin-based Aboriginal hip-hop artist Yung Milla has been crowned the winner of The Voice Australia 2026 after receiving audience votes across the country.
Northern Territory hip-hop artist Yung Milla has won The Voice Australia 2026, bringing the national music competition title back to the Darwin region and prompting celebrations among family, friends and supporters across the Top End. The 23-year-old Marranunggu artist, whose family name is Levi Nichaloff, was announced as the winner after audience votes were counted following the grand final.
Yung Milla grew up in Palmerston, Darwin's satellite city, and entered The Voice Australia earlier this year. His audition introduced him to a national television audience and quickly established him as one of the competition's notable performers. He progressed through the competition alongside three other finalists before being selected by the voting audience as the 2026 winner.
His victory was celebrated in the Darwin region, including at a community watch party held in Palmerston on Sunday night. Hundreds of family members, friends and supporters gathered to watch the grand final and support the local performer. The celebrations reflected the strong connection between the artist and the community where he grew up.
During his time on the program, Yung Milla spoke publicly about his upbringing and the difficult circumstances he experienced as a child. He also discussed the influence of his mother, Kylie Miller, who he has credited with helping guide him and his siblings through difficult periods. His experiences became an important part of his story during the competition, alongside his music and performances.
Yung Milla has also placed Aboriginal culture at the centre of his music. During the competition, he incorporated the yidaki, or didgeridoo, into a performance and spoke about the importance of representing his culture on a national stage. His performances attracted significant attention online and helped introduce audiences around Australia to his musical style and personal story.
Following his win, Yung Milla receives $100,000 in prize money as well as an all-inclusive recording and development package. The package includes opportunities connected with music production and professional development.
The Darwin artist has also outlined plans to use part of his prize money to establish a music studio in Darwin that local young people can access. His goal is to create an opportunity for young artists in the region to develop their skills and have a place to express themselves through music.
Yung Milla's win marks a significant moment for Darwin's music community, giving the Northern Territory a new national music champion. For supporters in Palmerston and across the Top End, the victory has become a celebration not only of an individual artist but also of the community and culture that helped shape his journey.
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Northern Territory hip-hop artist Yung Milla has won The Voice Australia 2026, bringing the national music competition title back to the Darwin region and prompting celebrations among family, friends and supporters across the Top End. The 23-year-old Marranunggu artist, whose family name is Levi Nichaloff, was announced as the winner after audience votes were counted following the grand final.
Yung Milla grew up in Palmerston, Darwin's satellite city, and entered The Voice Australia earlier this year. His audition introduced him to a national television audience and quickly established him as one of the competition's notable performers. He progressed through the competition alongside three other finalists before being selected by the voting audience as the 2026 winner.
His victory was celebrated in the Darwin region, including at a community watch party held in Palmerston on Sunday night. Hundreds of family members, friends and supporters gathered to watch the grand final and support the local performer. The celebrations reflected the strong connection between the artist and the community where he grew up.
During his time on the program, Yung Milla spoke publicly about his upbringing and the difficult circumstances he experienced as a child. He also discussed the influence of his mother, Kylie Miller, who he has credited with helping guide him and his siblings through difficult periods. His experiences became an important part of his story during the competition, alongside his music and performances.
Yung Milla has also placed Aboriginal culture at the centre of his music. During the competition, he incorporated the yidaki, or didgeridoo, into a performance and spoke about the importance of representing his culture on a national stage. His performances attracted significant attention online and helped introduce audiences around Australia to his musical style and personal story.
Following his win, Yung Milla receives $100,000 in prize money as well as an all-inclusive recording and development package. The package includes opportunities connected with music production and professional development.
The Darwin artist has also outlined plans to use part of his prize money to establish a music studio in Darwin that local young people can access. His goal is to create an opportunity for young artists in the region to develop their skills and have a place to express themselves through music.
Yung Milla's win marks a significant moment for Darwin's music community, giving the Northern Territory a new national music champion. For supporters in Palmerston and across the Top End, the victory has become a celebration not only of an individual artist but also of the community and culture that helped shape his journey.
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