Amyl and The Sniffers and Ninajirachi Dominate 2025 ARIA Awards
The 2025 ARIA Awards, held at Sydney's Hordern Pavilion, celebrated the pinnacle of Australian music talent, with Amyl and The Sniffers and Ninajirachi emerging as the night's most lauded artists.
Amyl and The Sniffers' Triumph
Melbourne-based punk rock band Amyl and The Sniffers clinched four prestigious awards:
- Album of the Year: Cartoon Darkness
- Best Group
- Best Rock Album: Cartoon Darkness
- Best Cover Art: John Stewart and Thomas Rennie for Cartoon Darkness
Frontwoman Amy Taylor's acceptance speeches were both heartfelt and humorous. Upon receiving the Album of the Year award, she quipped, "Probably won’t have to work at IGA ever again!" referencing the Australian supermarket chain. She also declared, "As the new prime minister of Australia, I’d like to say: all immigrants welcome… land back, the dole’s going up, and every pub gets a million dollars." (theguardian.com)
Ninajirachi's Breakthrough
Electronic artist Ninajirachi, leading with eight nominations, secured three significant awards:
- Best Solo Artist
- Michael Gudinski Breakthrough Artist
- Best Independent Release: I Love My Computer
Expressing her surprise, Ninajirachi remarked, "This is absurd! A lot of people here have probably never heard of me before tonight. I put out my first album this year called I Love My Computer… most of it was just written and produced by me." (theguardian.com)
Other Notable Winners
- Dom Dolla: Inaugural Global Impact Award and Best Dance/Electronic Release for "Dreamin'"
- Tame Impala (Kevin Parker): Best Engineered Release and Best Produced Release for End of Summer
- Thelma Plum: Best Pop Release for I'm Sorry, Now Say It Back
- Troye Sivan: Best Australian Live Act
- Taylor Swift: Most Popular International Artist
The event also featured memorable performances, including a collaborative medley from all Best Soul/R&B Release nominees and a standout act by international star Olivia Dean. (aria.com.au)
The 2025 ARIA Awards underscored the dynamic and diverse landscape of Australian music, celebrating both established icons and emerging talents.