The 2025 ARIA nominations have been announced, setting the stage for one of the most competitive years in Australian music. At the forefront are Ninajirachi, Dom Dolla, and Amyl & The Sniffers, who lead the pack in a year that highlights both breakthrough talent and veteran performers.
Rising Producer Takes Top Spot
Central Coast electronic artist Ninajirachi (Nina Wilson) leads the 2025 ARIA nominations with eight nods. Her debut album I Love My Computer is up for Album of the Year, Best Solo Artist, Best Independent Release, and Best Dance/Electronic Release. The producer’s playful take on EDM has made her one of the breakout stars of the past year.
Dance Icon and Pub-Punk Heroes Close Behind
Global DJ Dom Dolla follows closely with seven nominations, including Song of the Year for Dreamin, as well as Best Solo Artist and Best Dance/Electronic Release, a category he has dominated in recent years.
Melbourne’s Amyl & The Sniffers return to ARIA prominence with six nominations, powered by their third album Cartoon Darkness. Known for their explosive live shows, the band is in contention for Best Group, Best Rock Album, Best Live Act, and Album of the Year.
Veteran Acts Still Strong
Adelaide’s hip hop veterans Hilltop Hoods and singer-songwriter Thelma Plum each earned five nominations, while RÜFÜS DU SOL, Missy Higgins, Royel Otis, and Folk Bitch Trio scored four each.
The Best Music Festival category makes its debut this year, reflecting the resurgence of live events post-pandemic. Nominees include Ability Fest, Beyond the Valley, Yours & Owls, Bluesfest, and Laneway Festival.
ARIA Hall of Fame Induction
Australian rock icons You Am I will be inducted into the ARIA Hall of Fame, joining the ranks of Kylie Minogue, John Farnham, Missy Higgins, and Yothu Yindi.
The winners of the 39th annual ARIA Awards will be crowned on November 19, 2025, at Sydney’s Hordern Pavilion on Gadigal Land.
2025 ARIA Awards: Full Nominee List
Album of the Year
- Amyl and The Sniffers – Cartoon Darkness
- Missy Higgins – The Second Act
- Ninajirachi – I Love My Computer
- RÜFÜS DU SOL – Inhale / Exhale
- Thelma Plum – I’m Sorry, Now Say It Back
Best Solo Artist
- BARKAA – Big Tidda
- Dom Dolla – Dreamin’
- Kylie Minogue – Tension II
- Mallrat – Light hit my face like a straight right
- Missy Higgins – The Second Act
- Ninajirachi – I Love My Computer
- Paul Kelly – Fever Longing Still
- The Kid LAROI – How Does It Feel?
- Thelma Plum – I’m Sorry, Now Say It Back
- Young Franco – it’s Franky baby!
Best Group
- Amyl and The Sniffers – Cartoon Darkness
- Folk Bitch Trio – Now Would Be A Good Time
- Hilltop Hoods – Fall From The Light
- Royel Otis – hickey
- RÜFÜS DU SOL – Inhale / Exhale
Michael Gudinski Breakthrough Artist
- Folk Bitch Trio – Now Would Be A Good Time
- Gut Health – Stiletto
- Mia Wray – Hi, It’s Nice To Meet Me
- Ninajirachi – I Love My Computer
- Young Franco – it’s Franky baby!
Best Pop Release
- G Flip – Disco Cowgirl
- Kita Alexander – Press Pause
- Kylie Minogue – Tension II
- Mallrat – Light hit my face like a straight right
- Thelma Plum – I’m Sorry, Now Say It Back
Best Dance/Electronic Release
- Confidence Man – 3AM (LA LA LA)
- Dom Dolla – Dreamin’
- FISHER – Stay
- Ninajirachi – I Love My Computer
- Sonny Fodera, D.O.D & Jazzy – Somedays
Best Hip Hop/Rap Release
- BARKAA – Big Tidda
- Hilltop Hoods – Fall From The Light
- Miss Kaninna – Kaninna EP
- ONEFOUR – Look At Me Now
- The Kid LAROI – Baby I’m Back
Best Soul/R&B Release
- BOY SODA – Lil Obsession
- JACOTÉNE – Why’d You Do That?
- Jerome Farah – Chlorine
- Larissa Lambert – Cardio
- PANIA – Pity Party
Best Independent Release
- Ball Park Music – Like Love
- Confidence Man – 3AM (LA LA LA)
- Folk Bitch Trio – Now Would Be A Good Time
- Miss Kaninna – Kaninna EP
- Ninajirachi – I Love My Computer
Best Rock Album
- Amyl and The Sniffers – Cartoon Darkness
- Ball Park Music – Like Love
- King Stingray – For The Dreams
- Royel Otis – hickey
- Spacey Jane – If That Makes Sense
Best Adult Contemporary Album
- Folk Bitch Trio – Now Would Be A Good Time
- Gordi – Like Plasticine
- Meg Washington – GEM
- Missy Higgins – The Second Act
- Paul Kelly – Fever Longing Still
Best Country Album
- Dylan Wright – Half a World Away
- Imogen Clark – Choking on Fuel
- Kasey Chambers – Backbone
- Keith Urban – High
- Taylor Moss – Firecracker
Best Hard Rock/Heavy Metal Album
- Civic – Chrome Dipped
- Press Club – To All The Ones I Love
- RedHook – Mutation
- The Amity Affliction – Let The Ocean Take Me Down (Redux)
- Thornhill – Bodies
Best Blues & Roots Album
- Dope Lemon – Golden Wolf
- Mama Kin Spender – Promises
- Sons Of The East – SONS
- Tash Sultana – Return to the Roots
- The Teskey Brothers – Live At The Hammersmith Apollo
Best Children’s Album
- Emma Memma – Dance Island Party
- Justine Clarke – Mimi’s Symphony
- Teeny Tiny Stevies – Brain Fart
- The Vegetable Plot – Season Three
- The Wiggles – Wiggle Up, Giddy Up!
Best Music Festival
- Ability Fest
- Beyond The Valley
- Bluesfest Byron Bay
- Laneway Festival
- Yours and Owls
Public Voted Awards – Best Video
- RÜFÜS DU SOL – Break My Love
- Missy Higgins – Craters
- Emily Wurramara – Lordy Lordy
- Spacey Jane – All The Noise
- Royel Otis – Car
- Amyl and The Sniffers – Big Dreams
- Dom Dolla – Dreamin’
- Hilltop Hoods – Don’t Happy, Be Worry
- Keli Holiday – Dancing2
- VV Pete – WASSA
Best Australian Live Act
- Amyl and The Sniffers – Cartoon Darkness World Tour
- Ball Park Music – Like Love Tour
- BARKAA – BIG TIDDA Tour
- Confidence Man – 3AM (LA LA LA) Tour
- Dom Dolla – Dom Dolla Australia 2024
- Hilltop Hoods – Hilltop Hoods 2025
- Kylie Minogue – Tension Tour 2025
- Miss Kaninna – Dawg In Me Tour
- SPEED – SPEED Australia Tour ‘25
- Troye Sivan – Something To Give Each Other Tour
Song of the Year
- Cyril, Maryjo – Still Into You
- Dean Lewis – With You
- Dom Dolla ft. Daya – Dreamin’
- FISHER – Stay
- Gotye, FISHER, Chris Lake ft. Kimbra, Sante Sansone – Somebody
- ONEFOUR, Nemzzz – Spinnin
- Royel Otis – Linger (SiriusXM Session)
- Sonny Fodera, D.O.D & Jazzy – Somedays
- The Kid LAROI – Girls
- Tobiahs – Angel of Mine
Most Popular International Artist
- Alex Warren – You’ll Be Alright Kid
- Calvin Harris – 96 Months
- Gracie Abrams – The Secret of Us
- Kendrick Lamar – GNX
- Noah Kahan – Stick Season
- Post Malone – F-1Trillion
- Sabrina Carpenter – Short n’ Sweet
- Tate McRae – So Close To What
- Taylor Swift – [Untitled]
- Tyler, The Creator – Chromakopia
Artisan & Fine Arts Awards include Best Cover Art, Best Engineered Release, Best Produced Release, Best Classical Album, Best Jazz Album, Best Original Soundtrack, Best World Music Album, and Best Use of an Australian Recording in Advertising.
