The ARIA Awards are the premier event on the Australian music calendar: a celebration of all that is great and popular in local music, and an opportunity to showcase our artists to Australia and the rest of the world.

The very first ARIA Awards were presented in 1987 at the Sheraton Wentworth Hotel in Sydney, recognising excellence and innovation across all genres of Australian music. Those very first ARIAs were hosted by Sir Elton John and winners included INXS, Crowded House and John Farnham. Since then the ARIA Awards has developed into one of Australia's major award ceremonies, forging careers and playing host to countless memorable moments and performances.