2025 Aria Awards return to Sydney with Spotify and Paramount+ support
The 39th Aria Awards will be held at Sydney’s Hordern Pavilion on 19 November, with Spotify as a partner and live coverage on 10 and Paramount+.
The announcement:
The Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA) today announced the 2025 ARIA Awards in partnership with Spotify will return to Australia’s creative industries capital, Sydney, on Wednesday, 19 November.
Held for the fourth year running at Sydney’s Hordern Pavilion, on Gadigal land, the 39th ARIA Awards will celebrate the very best of Australian music on its biggest global stage to date with a new presenting partner and network home.
In an exciting new chapter, the 2025 ARIA Awards will return to 10 and stream live on Paramount+, delivering a powerful celebration of Australian music to audiences across free-to-air and streaming platforms.
With millions of global listeners, custom in-app programming and integrated marketing campaigns, the ARIA Awards will be supercharged thanks to the support of Spotify, delivering maximum local and international visibility for nominees and winners alike. This partnership will transform award momentum into real opportunities for audience growth and music export, with curated playlists, editorial features, and high-impact media ensuring Australian music resonates globally.
In 2024, the ARIA Awards saw incredible homegrown talent claim Australian music’s most sought-after accolades: Sydney duo Royel Otis took home four awards, while international pop star Troye Sivan scooped up three pointy trophies, including Album of the Year, Best Solo Artist and Best Pop Release. Supergroup 3% claimed their first two ARIA Awards for Best Hip Hop / Rap Release and Best Cover Art (Daniel Boyd and Nomad Create) and the iconic Missy Higgins won Best Australian Live Act presented By DNSW and was inducted into the ARIA Hall of Fame.
ARIA CEO, Annabelle Herd, said: “With so many of our local artists dominating on huge global stages in the past year, we have lots to celebrate – and this year we are taking the ARIA Awards to a whole new level. Spotify’s considerable backing with its powerful platform and proven ability to amplify music worldwide, as well as a new home with Paramount Australia, will be a gamechanger for the ARIAs and all of this year’s nominated artists.”
NSW Minister for Jobs and Tourism, Steve Kamper, said: “I’m delighted to see the ARIA Awards returning to the Hordern Pavilion. Sydney is the nation’s capital for creative industries, so it’s an honour to have one of our most iconic live music venues as the home of the highest accolade in Australian music. The Minns Labor Government has changed the rules around operating hours after dark to bring live music back across NSW and provide a platform for artists, while also supporting venues and businesses that rely on our state’s visitor and night-time economy. I thank ARIA for their advocacy for the music industry and for sharing our values for a thriving live music scene in NSW.”
Daniel Monaghan, SVP content and programming, Paramount Australia, said: “The ARIA Awards are an electrifying celebration of Australia’s bold, vibrant and creative music industry, and we can’t wait to share this iconic event loudly across multiple platforms. Showcasing the country’s rich and diverse homegrown talent, viewers won’t miss a minute of Australian music’s night of nights, with the ARIA Awards broadcast on 10, with live streaming on Paramount+.”
Playbill Venues CEO, Michael Nebenzah, said “Playbill Venues is thrilled to once again be hosting the ARIA Awards in the wonderful Hordern Pavilion. There is a perfect synergy holding this iconic music industry event at the Hordern – a venue loved by Australian performers and fans alike. The ARIA Awards is a highlight in the Hordern’s annual calendar.”
The 39th ARIA Awards is proudly supported by Destination NSW, celebrating Australia’s vibrant music industry and showcasing Sydney as a global hub for world-class entertainment and culture.
The ARIA Awards Presents program will return in 2025, providing opportunities for aspiring artists and industry professionals to celebrate Australia’s best established and up-and-coming talent, and facilitating important conversations to shape the future of Australian music. The line up of events for 2025 ARIA Awards Presents will be released at a later date.
The 2025 ARIA Awards nominations will be announced on Thursday, 25 September.
Source: Twofold Media
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