What is the ARIA Awards?

The ARIA Awards is Australia's premier music awards ceremony, recognizing the best in Australian music.

Olivia Dean is a GRAMMY-nominated British artist who will make her ARIA Awards debut in 2025, just weeks after announcing her sophomore album.

What is the unique performance at the 2025 ARIA Awards?

For the first time, all five nominees for the Best Soul/R&B Release category will perform together with a 15-piece backing band, showcasing the depth of talent in the genre.

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ARIA Awards 2025 Unveils Stacked Lineup of Performers and Presenters

9 Nov

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Summary

ARIA Awards 2025 to be held on Nov. 19 in Sydney's Hordern Pavilion
Olivia Dean, a GRAMMY-nominated British artist, to make her ARIA debut
15-piece band to perform joint showcase for Best Soul/R&B Release nominees

ARIA Awards 2025 Unveils Stacked Lineup of Performers and Presenters

The 2025 ARIA Awards are gearing up for a highly anticipated event on Nov. 19, as the Australian Recording Industry Association has announced a stacked lineup of performers and presenters. The ceremony will take place at Sydney's Hordern Pavilion, marking a return to the iconic venue.

Leading the live performance slate is GRAMMY-nominated British artist Olivia Dean, who will make her ARIA Awards debut just weeks after announcing her sophomore album The Art of Loving. Dean has accumulated over 4.5 billion global streams, including more than 236 million in Australia.

Joining Dean on stage will be a diverse array of Australian talent, including 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.