If you work in Australian music, you’re likely somehow involved in the ARIA Awards tonight. If you’re an Australian music fan, you’re undoubtedly tuning in. It’s the biggest night in Aussie music after all, and with the pointiest trophies in town.
The red carpet is being rolled out, the live acts are warming up, and all eyes are on the big stage. Here’s everything you need to know ahead of the 2025 ARIA Awards.
Where is it?
The ceremony is taking place in Sydney, at the Hordern Pavilion, with radio personalities Concetta Caristo of triple j Breakfast and Nova’s Tim Blackwell hosting the awards.
Where can I watch?
The ARIA Awards will be available to watch either live or on demand. There are two main places to tune in and watch the whole show — Paramount+ subscribers will be able to watch the entire show from 5pm onwards, otherwise you can tune in to 10, which is broadcasting the red carpet from 7pm and the main show after Big Brother.
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Who is nominated?
In terms of nominations, we’ve made our guesses on who should and who will win in the major categories, which you can read here, but a few artists have statistics on their side by sheer number of nominations. All in all, there are 29 categories that’ll be awarded.
Leading the pack is Ninajirachi with a record eight nominations, including Album of the Year, Best Solo Artist and Best Dance/Electronic Release. Hot on her heels are two other electronic talents: RÜFÜS DU SOL and Rolling Stone AU/NZ cover star Dom Dolla.
Who is performing?
For the live acts throughout the evening, English star Olivia Dean will be performing alongside local artists like Baker Boy, G Flip, Touch Sensitive, Missy Higgins, Alex Lahey, and more. All five nominees for the Best Soul/R&B Release — Boy Soda, Larissa Lambert, PANIA, Jerome Farah, and JACOTÉNE — will make up a 15-piece group for a set during the show.
Find the full list of nominees here, and get more information about the 2025 ARIA Awards here.
