Australia’s night of nights for music is finally upon us. So, to keep you updated on all the chaos, here are all the winners from the 2025 ARIA Awards.
You know the year is coming to a grand end when a bunch of your favourite Aussie musicians (and some iconic international acts) pack themselves into Sydney’s Hordern Pavilion for a cheeky shot at a spiky, metal trophy.
For this year’s musical shebang, Central Coast’s Ninajirachi is leading the noms, scoring eight ARIA nods in heavyweight categories including Album of the Year and Best Solo Artist. Alongside the NSW-based producer, Amyl and the Sniffers, Missy Higgins, RÜFÜS DU SOL and Thelma Plum will also be gunning for Album of the Year.
But if you can’t keep up with all the tea, we’ve compiled a cheat sheet right here to keep you informed.
Who won an ARIA Award in 2025?
- Best Group: Amyl and the Sniffers
- Best and Blues Album: The Teskey Brothers
- Best Video: Keli Holiday for “Dancing2”
- Best Dance / Electronic Release: Dom Dolla
- Best Musical Festival: Laneway Festival
- Best Country Album: Kacey Chambers
- Best Engineered Release: Kevin Parker
- Best Cover Art: Amyl and the Sniffers for Cartoon Darkness
- Best Pop Release: Thelma Plum
- Best Produced Release: Kevin Parker
- Best Hard Rock / Heavy Metal: Thornhill
- Best Classical Album: Andrea Lamb
- Best Jazz Album: Lucy Clifford
- Best Original Soundtrack or Musical Theatre Cast Album: How To Make Gravy
- Most Popular International Artist: Taylor Swift
- Best Children’s Album: Emma Memma
- Best Hip Hop / Rap Release: BARKAA
- Best Independent Release: Ninajirachi
- Best use of an Australian Recording in an Advertisement: 3% for Fox Sports
- Best World Music Album: Gurrumul
- Best Adult Contemporary Album: Missy Higgins
- Michael Gudinski Breakthrough Artist: Ninajirachi
- Best Soul / R&B Release: BoySoda
- Best Rock Album: Amyl and the Sniffers
- Best Live Act Award presented by Spotify: Troye Sivan
- Song of the Year: The kid LAROI for “Girls”
- Best Solo Artist: Ninajirachi
- Album of the Year: Amyl and the Sniffers for Cartoon Darkness
Who was nominated for a 2025 ARIA Award?
A bunch of Australian faves are up for some major awards, including BARKAA, Kylie Minogue and The Kid LAROI for Best Solo Artist, Royel Otis, Folk Bitch Trio and Hilltop Hoods for Best Group, and Young Franco, Ninajirachi and Gut Health for Michael Gudinski Breakthrough Artist presented by Spotify.
You can peep the full nominations list right here.
You can stream the 2025 ARIA Awards on Paramount+.
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