The Australian music industry’s biggest night is set to shine brighter than ever as the 2025 ARIA Awards make their highly anticipated return to Sydney’s iconic Hordern Pavilion on November 19, 2025. The Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA) has unveiled an impressive list of performers and presenters, ensuring an unforgettable celebration of talent, creativity, and cultural impact.
UK sensation Olivia Dean — a GRAMMY-nominated singer-songwriter — will headline the event with her first-ever ARIA performance. The appearance comes hot on the heels of her announcement of The Art of Loving, her second studio album. Dean’s music has amassed more than 4.5 billion streams worldwide, including over 236 million plays in Australia, cementing her status as an international force in modern soul-pop.
Joining her will be a powerhouse lineup of Australian favourites such as G Flip, Missy Higgins, Kita Alexander, Keli Holiday, You Am I, Thelma Plum, Young Franco, Baker Boy, Alex Lahey, Janet English, Anna Ryan, Neve Van Boxsel, and Touch Sensitive.
For the first time in ARIA history, all five nominees for Best Soul/R&B Release — Boy Soda, Larissa Lambert, PANIA, Jerome Farah, and Jacotene — will take the stage together, accompanied by a 15-piece live band in a collaborative showcase.
The presenter roster will be just as dazzling, featuring names like Dom Dolla, Kacey Musgraves, Amy Shark, Budjerah, Josh Pyke, Kate Ceberano, King Stingray, Meg Washington, Melanie Bracewell, and Kobie Dee. Hosting duties will fall to Tim Blackwell and Concetta Caristo, bringing energy and personality to the ceremony.
In a statement, Annabelle Herd, ARIA’s CEO, highlighted the importance of diversity and artistry, saying the lineup reflects “the emotion, raw talent, and constant evolution” that define Australian music. Mikaela Lancaster, Managing Director of Spotify AUNZ, echoed the excitement, noting that the Awards “embody creativity, community, and a fearless drive to share our stories with the world.”
Music fans across Australia can catch every moment as the 2025 ARIA Awards stream live on Paramount+ from 5:00 p.m. AEDT. Network 10 will broadcast the red carpet arrivals from 7:00 p.m., followed immediately by the ceremony.
This year’s event is presented in partnership with Spotify and supported by the NSW Government through Destination NSW, promising a celebration that blends global star power with Australia’s unique musical identity.
