2025 ARIA Awards: Performers, Presenters, and Highlights
The 2025 ARIA Awards are just around the corner, and the lineup of performers and presenters has been announced. Joining the star-studded event are artists like Olivia Dean, Alex Lahey, Teen Jesus And The Jean Teasers’ Anna Ryan, Neve van Boxsel, Baker Boy, G Flip, Janet English from Spiderbait, Keli Holiday, Kita Alexander, Missy Higgins, Thelma Plum, Touch Sensitive, You Am I, and Young Franco. The awards will also feature a special showcase of Australian R&B with nominees for Best Soul/R&B Release - Boy Soda, Larissa Lambert, PANIA, Jerome Farah, and Jacotene - performing together with a 15-piece band.
Presenters Tim Blackwell and Concetta Caristo will be joined by a host of performers, journalists, and entertainers to present 29 awards throughout the evening. Additional presenters include Amy Shark, Budjerah, Dom Dolla, Josh Pyke, Kacey Musgraves, Kate Ceberano, Kaylee Bell, King Stingray, Kobie Dee, Meg Washington, Melanie Bracewell, Mia Wray, Sosefina Fuamoli, Tim Nelson and Sam Netterfield (Cub Sport, 2charm), Tyra Banks, and Vidya Makan. The ARIA Awards will take place at Sydney’s Hordern Pavilion on November 19, with the event starting at 5 pm AEDT on Paramount+ and the Red Carpet airing on Channel 10 at 7 pm AEDT.
ARIA CEO Annabelle Herd highlighted the diversity and talent of the performers and presenters, emphasizing that Australian music is celebrated for its power, emotion, and evolution. The event, in partnership with Spotify, aims to showcase the best of Australian music and connect fans, artists, and the industry in a celebration of the industry's achievements. Spotify AU/NZ Managing Director, Mikaela Lancaster, expressed pride in supporting the ARIA Awards and emphasized the creativity, community, and storytelling that make Australian music special. The 2025 ARIA Awards promise to be a memorable night celebrating the best of Australian music.