ARIA

Natalie Waller has been re-elected Chair of the ARIA Board, while Sean Warner has been welcomed as Deputy Chair.

“Reaching 40 years of the ARIA Awards is a powerful moment to reflect on just how deeply Australian music is woven into our story,” said ARIA CEO Annabelle Herd.

ARIA comes out swinging, accusing the code of allowing radio to self-select lower quota categories and dump most Australian music to off-peak time zones.

As international heavyweights again dominate the Aussie charts for 2025, the local representation rises ever-so-slightly from the previous year.

The Productivity Commission confirmed that there is no current justification for overhauling Australia’s copyright laws to facilitate the development of AI technology.

From RÜFÜS DÜ SOL and Ninajirachi to Spacey Jane, Adela, and many others, find out what Australia's music industry spun in 2025.

"This is a significant moment for Australian creators and our cultural sovereignty," said APRA AMCOS' Dean Ormston.

"The ARIA Awards Presents program is an important opportunity to highlight the diversity and strength of Australian music," said ARIA CEO Annabelle Herd.

Are Australian radio's quotas being met?

"This proposal masquerades as a 'productivity measure' when it prioritises the commercial interests of global technology companies over Australian workers and industries."

Dean will perform at the ARIA Awards ahead of an exclusive gig in Sydney this November.

The 'new' ARIA Charts highlight serious progress, but also that the job isn't finished.