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ARIA 2025 Nominees Announced With Record Field Led by Ninajirachi

Public voting opens on Spotify, signaling a push for wider fan involvement.

LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 29: Kylie Minogue attends The Fashion Awards 2021 at Royal Albert Hall on November 29, 2021 in London, England. (Photo by Antony Jones/Getty Images for Charlotte Tilbury)
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JANUARY 31: Royel Otis visits SiriusXM at SiriusXM Studios on January 31, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images)
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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 20: Troye Sivan poses with the ARIA award the 2024 ARIA Awards at Hordern Pavilion on November 20, 2024 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Brendon Thorne/Getty Images)

Overview

  • The awards drew 1,387 entries, topping last year and 2013’s previous peak, and feature 95 nominees, up six on 2024.
  • First-time nominees increased 26% to 44, with 12.6% of nominees identifying as First Nations and a broader gender mix across solo acts and groups.
  • Independent artists account for 69 of 95 nominees (72.6%), rising sharply from a 52.4% share last year.
  • Leading contenders include Ninajirachi with eight nods, Dom Dolla with seven, Amyl And The Sniffers with six, and Hilltop Hoods and Thelma Plum with five each.
  • Public voting runs through Nov. 10 via Spotify and the ARIA website for Best Australian Live Act, Song of the Year, Best Video and Most Popular International Artist, with winners revealed Nov. 19 at Sydney’s Hordern Pavilion on Channel 10 and Paramount+.