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Australian Music Legend INXS Receives Top APRA Award
15 Apr
Summary
- INXS will receive the Ted Albert Award for Outstanding Services to Australian Music.
- The award ceremony will take place on April 29, 2026, in Sydney.
- INXS sold over 75 million albums globally and had numerous international hits.
INXS, a seminal Australian band, has been announced as the recipient of the prestigious Ted Albert Award for Outstanding Services to Australian Music. This significant honor will be presented at the 2026 APRA Music Awards, scheduled for April 29, 2026, at Sydney's Hordern Pavilion. The award recognizes the band's immense contribution to music, both in Australia and internationally.
Formed in 1977, INXS achieved global superstardom, selling over 75 million albums worldwide. They garnered numerous awards, including five top 20 albums on the Billboard 200 and a No. 1 hit with "Need You Tonight." The band also achieved considerable success in the UK, with six top 10 albums and a BRIT Award. Their legacy continues to inspire, with their music remaining relevant and influential.
The band officially concluded their career in 2012, leaving behind a remarkable catalog of hits and accolades, including six APRA Music Awards and induction into the ARIA Hall of Fame in 2001. Their enduring appeal is evident through sync placements and fan devotion, with "Never Tear Us Apart" topping triple j's greatest Australian songs poll last July. The Ted Albert Award is a distinguished honor previously given to other Australian music luminaries.
