The 2025 ARIA Awards presented a solid performance of the talent in Sydney Hordern Pavilion, with Amyl and The Sniffers and Ninajirachi becoming the laureates of the main prizes and entering the lives of the whole country, respectively. The event saw the convergence of both long-time acts and newcomers and industry personalities in one night, which captured the depth of the music industry in Australia.
Amyl and The Sniffers win four awards
Amyl and The Sniffers have managed to take home four big trophies, with Cartoon Darkness taking the Album of the Year. Their victories also covered the category of Best Group, the category of Best Rock Album and the category of Best Cover Art, the last one being among the designers John Stewart and Thomas Rennie.
Amyl & The Sniffers celebrate winning Album of the Year for Cartoon Darkness at the 2025 ARIA Awards
Their success was a culmination of a good year by the band, which has been attracting good reviews due to its rough sound and energetic performances, whether in the country or abroad. The win in the Album of the Year category put them in the centre of the ceremony, which further confirmed them as one of the most influential rock acts in the country.
Ninajirachi Appears as an Upcoming Force
Ninajirachi secured her place with three awards, and it has reinforced that she is one of the most promising new artists in Australia. She has won the Best Solo Artist, Michael Gudinski Breakthrough Artist and Best Independent Release. Much of the momentum was attributed to her first album, I Love My Computer, which has been hailed for its production and distinct electronic sound.
The victory in the ARIAs provided her with an opportunity to be recognised in her path along the independent scene. This was evidenced in her successes as well as the rising level of electronic performers in the mainstream Australian market.
Dom Dolla and Other Key Winners
Dom Dolla has added two awards to his worldwide campaign, such as the first-ever Global Impact Award, which recognised his growing international presence. He has also won Best Dance/Electronic Release, which confirms his power in the genre.
Dom Dolla receives the Global Impact Award and Best Dance/Electronic Release at the 2025 ARIA Awards
Troye Sivan was the winner of Best Australian Live Act, backed by a collection of performances and a successful touring history. His award was an assurance of his relevance in both the local and international markets.
Technical Craft Recognised
Technical achievement was also highlighted in the ceremony. Kevin Parker of Tame Impala took home Best Engineered Release and Best Produced Release; his contribution to the development of modern psychedelic sound in Australia is continually noted.
Kevin Parker wins Best Engineered Release and Best Produced Release for his work with Tame Impala
Those awards honoured the behind-the-scenes work, which is the foundation of many of the best-known releases in the country.
You Am I Enter the ARIA Hall of Fame
You Am I became members of the ARIA Hall of Fame, which was a significant event in the ceremony. Their decades of contribution to the Australian rock scene, as well as the impact they had on the younger bands, gave them a well-received tribute.
Their induction recognised their durability as well as the enduring cultural legacy of their work.
Night Air and Major Incidents of the Night
The mood of the evening was both a celebration and gratitude for the diversity of the winners of this year. The vigorous nature of Amyl and The Sniffers was contrasted with the plodding and appreciative manner in which Ninajirachi received it and presented two different perspectives on the Australian music culture.
The speed was maintained all night long with presenters and performers keeping the ceremony both a celebration of present success and a reference to the future direction the industry is taking.
An Evening That demonstrated a variety of Australian Music.
The awards of this year helped to highlight an extensive range of genres, including rock and electronic, pop and dance. The combination of old and new artists was an indication of an industry that was still expanding on various fronts.
Such diversity of the winners also indicated that various sounds and directions are literally being accommodated in the national music picture.
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Final Thoughts
The 2025 ARIA Awards gave a clear picture of the Australian music scene at the current moment. The Sniffers and Amyl performed well, Ninajirachi proved that she is an up-and-coming star, and a wide variety of artists were represented in the creative and technical categories. The end of the night was marked by the feeling of optimism about the future of Australian music and its further capacity to change and evolve.
