The 2025 ARIA Awards, held on November 19 at Sydney's Hordern Pavilion, showcased the vibrancy of Australia's music scene. Keli Holiday, the solo project of Adam Hyde from Peking Duk, opened the ceremony with an electrifying performance of his viral hit "Dancing2," featuring surprise appearances by G Flip on saxophone and Baker Boy on didgeridoo. (7news.com.au)
"Dancing2," which has amassed over 6 million Spotify streams and gained significant traction on TikTok, earned Holiday the Best Video award, with director Ryan Sauer. (au.rollingstone.com) In his acceptance speech, Holiday expressed gratitude to his partner, reality star Abbie Chatfield, stating, "I really want to thank Abbie, my beautiful Abbie, because without her, this song would not exist at all." (celebrity.nine.com.au)
Chatfield, present at the event, praised Holiday's achievement, emphasizing the importance of supporting independent artists. She highlighted the dedication involved in producing the award-winning music video, acknowledging the collective effort of the entire crew. (celebrity.nine.com.au)
The evening also celebrated other notable artists. Amyl and The Sniffers dominated with four awards, including Album of the Year for "Cartoon Darkness." Ninajirachi secured three awards, including Best Solo Artist and Breakthrough Artist for her debut album "I Love My Computer." (aria.com.au)
The 2025 ARIA Awards underscored the dynamic and diverse talent within Australia's music industry, with Keli Holiday's performance and heartfelt tribute to Abbie Chatfield standing out as a highlight of the night.