Industry

"Australia hasn’t got a significant population, so the thumbprint of Australian artists is very small..."

This year’s ARIA Awards performances and presenters will showcase our artists who have celebrated major success on the global and local stage.

GYROstream has unveiled its annual SoundCheck report, which surveys over 400 independent artists and industry professionals across Australia and New Zealand.

The Kid LAROI said, "So extremely proud & excited to finally start putting this all in motion!"

“MusicNT’s participation in this initiative will support greater outcomes for our music sector.”

The music spaces opening up, grants going to businesses, moves to becoming 24-hour cities, and more.

ABC has lined up programming featuring artists like Nick Cave & Warren Ellis, celebrations of Countdown, and more.

Winners of this year's J Awards will be announced later this month.

"We have achieved some great outcomes, and it is a bittersweet moment that I announce my departure."

“We have such an entrepreneurial, innovative industry here that we just want to give people the tools to be able to really thrive,” explains ARIA CEO Annabelle Herd. 

As Melbourne’s live music venues face rising operational costs and a decline in income, one is looking to grow.

ARIA Innovator will take place at the NSW State Library over the 25th and 26th of March, 2025.