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ARIA Awards 2026: Tame Impala & Genesis Owusu Lead Nominations
24 Sep
Summary
- Tame Impala and Genesis Owusu lead with eight nominations each.
- The 40th ARIA Awards will be presented on November 18, 2026.
- Fans can vote for four categories via Spotify and the ARIA website.
The 40th annual ARIA Awards nominations have been revealed, with Tame Impala and Genesis Owusu leading with eight nods each. Tame Impala's nominations include album of the year and best solo artist, while Genesis Owusu is recognized for album of the year and best independent release.
Ecca Vandal follows closely with seven nominations for her album 'Looking For People To Unfollow.' Other artists with multiple nominations include Baker Boy, BOY SODA, G Flip, Miss Kaninna, and Ninajirachi, each securing five nominations.
The ARIAs, celebrating Australian music, will take place on Wednesday, November 18, 2026, at Sydney's Hordern Pavilion. Fans can participate by voting in four categories, such as song of the year and best video, via Spotify and the official ARIA website from September 24 to November 9.
ARIA CEO Annabelle Herd expressed excitement for the milestone celebration, highlighting the global reach of Australian music. The awards ceremony will be broadcast live on Paramount+ and 10.
