Gurrumul, Kate Ceberano, The Living End & More To Be Inducted Into ARIA Hall Of Fame

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As the Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA) celebrates 40 years of the ARIA Awards in 2026, it has planned a special Hall of Fame induction, with six iconic artists receiving the honours.

Gurrumul, Jenny Morris, Kate Ceberano, Spiderbait, The Living End and Vika & Linda are this year’s inductees into the ARIA Hall of Fame. And in a special, one-off event, they’ll enter the prestigious hall on Thursday, 11 June, at Carriageworks in Sydney.

The 2026 inductees join an impressive roster of Hall of Famers, which includes music legends such as AC/DC, Kylie Minogue, Yothu Yindi, Olivia Newton-John, INXS, Archie Roach, Missy Higgins, Molly Meldrum, Tina Arena, Cold Chisel, Kasey Chambers, Crowded House, and many others, plus last year’s honorees, You Am I.

One of Australia’s most celebrated and culturally significant artists, Gurrumul rose to international fame with his 2008 self-titled debut album, which sold over 500,000 copies worldwide. He performed for the likes of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and US President Barack Obama. He was one of only two Australian performers at the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Concert at Buckingham Palace.

Gurrumul passed away in 2017 at age 46, but his impact continues to resonate through his music and the work of the Gurrumul Yunupingu Foundation.

Having toured with Prince, INXS and Paul McCartney, Jenny Morris is one of Australia’s most respected musicians, as well as an advocate. While she was born in New Zealand, her career in Australia has been nothing short of incredible.

Beyond her star-studded career on stage, she’s celebrated as a board member and then Chair of the Board of APRA, as well as a former, decade-long Board member of the music therapy charity, Noro.

Meanwhile, Kate Ceberano is one of the country’s most versatile and enduring singers. Beginning her career in the early ‘80s, she’s since released 31 albums and 57 singles and continues to tour. A record-holder, Ceberano is one of four Australian artists—alongside AC/DC, Midnight Oil, and Kylie Minogue—who have achieved Top 10 albums across five consecutive decades.

Speaking of enduring, Spiderbait are certainly that. The distinctive rockers have earned a reputation for explosive live shows and relentless touring, with seven albums keeping fans engaged and attending their tours. This year, the band is celebrating the 30th anniversary of their seminal album, Ivy & The Big Apples.

The Living End are one of Australia’s most influential rock bands, inspiring musicians across the globe with their ferocity and technical abilities. They’ve been nominated for a whopping 29 ARIA Awards, taking home five coveted wins: Highest Selling Single for Second Solution / Prisoner of Society (1998), Breakthrough Artist and Best Group (1999), Best Rock Album for White Noise (2008), and Best Rock Album for The Ending Is Just the Beginning Repeating (2011).

Last but not least, the powerhouse vocal duo of sisters Vika Bull and Linda Bull—best known as Vika & Linda—are revered in Australia’s music industry. Having toured and collaborated with The Black Sorrows, Paul Kelly, Kasey Chambers, Archie Roach, Renée Geyer, and Mark Seymour, the pair also forged a successful career in their own right.

Vika & Linda have received six ARIA Award nominations, AIR Awards recognition, induction into the Music Victoria Hall of Fame, and were awarded the Order of Australia Medal (OAM) in 2022 in recognition of their outstanding contribution to the performing arts.

ARIA CEO Annabelle Herd said of this year’s six ARIA Hall of Fame inductees, “This year’s Hall of Fame inductees represent the depth, diversity and enduring influence of Australian music across generations. Each of these artists has shaped how Australian music is heard and understood at home and around the world.

“As we mark 40 years of the ARIA Awards, it feels especially meaningful to honour these artists whose work has defined moments in time and continues to resonate with audiences today. This is a celebration of legacy and their continued success, but also the ongoing influence these artists have on Australian music. This is going to be a very special night, and I am super excited to be a part of it.”

NSW Minister for Music and the Night-time Economy, The Hon. John Graham, added, “These incredible artists have defined the Australian sound, taken it to the world, and inspired the next generation.

“This is such a fitting way to recognise their service to Australian music. The work of these artists shows that Australian music has sounds and stories you won’t hear anywhere else in the world. As the global music scene changes, we have to keep supporting the next wave of talent to carry on that legacy.”

Federal Minister for the Arts, Hon Tony Burke MP, said: “You can’t imagine the soundtrack to life in Australia without these artists. And yeah, I know Jenny was born in New Zealand, but we’re claiming her too.”

Following the ARIA Hall of Fame Special Event, this year’s ARIA Awards will take place on Wednesday, 18 November, at Sydney’s Hordern Pavilion. Music fans tuning in from home can watch the live-stream on Paramount+ and the broadcast on Network 10.