The 2023 ARIA Awards unfolded today at Sydney’s Hordern Pavilion, and the night’s spotlight shone on Troye Sivan, who secured the highest honors with four awards, primarily attributed to his chart-topping single, “Rush.” Although Genesis Owusu led with seven nominations, it was Sivan who emerged as the top winner.

Fan engagement played a pivotal role, with several categories, including Best Video and Song of the Year, determined by votes from the audience. Notably, Taylor Swift clinched her third ARIA Music Award, securing Best International Artist with “Midnights,” adding to her previous victories in 2019 (“Lover”) and 2021 (“Evermore”).

In a triumphant return, Kylie Minogue, who dominated the 2002 ARIA Music Awards, claimed her first ARIA Award in 21 years. The Pop icon’s “Padam Padam” earned her the Best Pop Release, solidifying her status as the female artist with the highest number of wins, 17.

Album of the Year

DMA’S – ‘How Many Dreams?’
G Flip – ‘Drummer’
Genesis Owusu – ‘Struggler’  *WINNER*
Matt Corby – ‘Everything’s Fine’
The Teskey Brothers – ‘The Winding Way’

Best Solo Artist

Budjerah – ‘2step’ – Ed Sheeran (Feat. Budjerah)
Dan Sultan – ‘Dan Sultan’
Dom Dolla – ‘Eat Your Man’
G Flip – ‘Drummer’
Genesis Owusu – ‘Struggler’
Jen Cloher – ‘I Am The River, The River Is Me’
Kylie Minogue – ‘Padam Padam’
Meg Mac – ‘Matter Of Time’
The Kid LAROI – ‘Love Again’
Troye Sivan – ‘Rush’ *WINNER*

Best Group presented by Stan

Cub Sport – ‘Jesus At The Gay Bar’
DMA’S – ‘How Many Dreams?’ *WINNER*
King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard – ‘PetroDragonic Apocalypse; or, Dawn of Eternal Night: An Annihilation of Planet Earth…’
Parkway Drive – ‘Darker Still’
The Teskey Brothers – ‘The Winding Way’

Michael Gudinski Breakthrough Artist

Charley – ‘TIMEBOMBS’
grentperez – ‘When We Were Younger’
Pacific Avenue – ‘Flowers’
Royal Otis – ‘Sofa Kings’
Teenage Dads – ‘Midnight Driving’ *WINNER*

Best Pop Release

Amy Shark – ‘Can I Shower At Yours’
Budjerah – ‘Therapy’
Kylie Minogue – ‘Padam Padam’ *WINNER*
Peach PRC – ‘Perfect For You’
Troye Sivan – ‘Rush’

Best Dance / Electronic Release

FISHER & Aatig – ‘Take It Off’
Golden Features – ‘Sisyphus’
Lastlings – ‘Perfect World’
MK and Dom Dolla – ‘Rhyme Dust’ *WINNER*
PNAU and Troye Sivan – ‘You Know What I Need’

Best Hip Hop / Rap Release

Genesis Owusu – ‘Struggler’ *WINNER*
KAHUKX – ‘Nothing To Something’
Kerser – ‘A Gift & A Kers’
ONEFOUR Feat. CG – ‘Comma’s’
TKay Maidza and Flume – ‘Silent Assassin’

Best Soul / R&B Release

Chanel Loren – ‘Rollin’’
Forest Claudette – ‘Mess Around’ (feat. EARTHGANG) *WINNER*
Jade Weazel – ‘Skin’
KYE – ‘Ribena’
PANIA – ‘P STANDS 4 PLAYA’

Best Independent Release presented by PPCA

Cub Sport – ‘Jesus At The Gay Bar’
Dan Sultan – ‘Dan Sultan’
G Flip – ‘Drummer’
Genesis Owusu – ‘Struggler’ *WINNER*
Kylie Minogue – ‘Padam Padam’

Best Rock Album

Bad//Dreems – ‘Hoo Ha!’
DMA’S – ‘How Many Dreams?’
G Flip – ‘Drummer’
King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard – ‘Ice, Death, Planets, Lungs, Mushroom and Lava’ *WINNER*
Pacific Avenue – ‘Flowers’

Best Adult Contemporary Album

Alex Lahey – ‘The Answer Is Always Yes’
Dan Sultan – ‘Dan Sultan’ *WINNER*
Kate Ceberano – ‘My Life Is A Symphony’
Mo’Ju – ‘ORO, PLATA, MATA’
Tina Arena – ‘Love Saves’

Best Country Album

Brad Cox – ‘Acres’
Brooke McClymont and Adam Eckersley – ‘Up, Down & Sideways’
Fanny Lumsden – ‘Hey Dawn’ *WINNER*
Henry Wagons – ‘South Of Everywhere’
The Wolfe Brothers – ‘Livin’ The Dream’

Best Hard Rock / Heavy Metal Album

DZ Deathrays – ‘R.I.F.F’
King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard – ‘PetroDragonic Apocalypse; or, Dawn of Eternal Night: An Annihilation of Planet Earth…’
Parkway Drive – ‘Darker Still’ *WINNER*
The Amity Affliction – ‘Not Without My Ghosts’
These New South Whales – ‘TNSW’

Best Blues & Roots Album

Cash Savage and The Last Drinks – ‘So This Is Love’
Katie Wighton – ‘The End’
The Bamboos – ‘Live At Hamer Hall With The Melbourne Symphony Orchestra’
The Teskey Brothers – ‘The Winding Way’ *WINNER*
Ziggy Alberts – ‘Dancing In The Dark’

Best Children’s Album

Emma Memma – ‘Emma Memma’ *WINNER*
Peter Combe – ‘Planet Earth 3rd From The Sun’
Play School – ‘Very Jazzy Street Party’
The Wiggles – ‘Ready, Steady, Wiggle’
Whistle & Trick – ‘Bananas And Other Delicious Things’

Best Video presented by YouTube

‘Can I Shower At Yours’ – Amy Shark, Mitch Green
‘Everybody’s Saying Thursday’s The Weekend’ – DMA’S, Joel Burrows
‘Gila Monster’ – King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard, Spod
‘Give You Love’ – Jessica Mauboy (feat. Jason Derulo), Rowena Rasmussen; Joel Rasmussen
‘Good Enough’ – G Flip, Kyle Caulfield *WINNER*
‘LOLA’ – MAY-A, Murli Dhir
‘Lookin’ Out’ – King Stingray, Sam Brumby
‘Manic Dream Pixie’ – Peaches PRC, Kyle Caulfield
‘Stay Blessed’ – Genesis Owusu, Claudia Sangiorgi Dalimore
‘Therapy’ – Budjerah, Murli Dhir, Made In Katana Studios

Best Australian Live Act

Baker Boy – Regional Vic Tour
Brad Cox – ACRES TOUR
Budjerah – Budjerah Australian Tour
DMA’S – DMA’S Live at Falls Festival
Dom Dolla – Dom Dolla Australian Summer Festival Tour
G Flip – DRUMMER Australian Tour *WINNER*
Julia Jacklin – PRE PLEASURE TOUR
King Stingray – That’s Where I Wanna Be Tour
RÜFÜS DU SOL – RÜFÜS DU SOL AUSTRALIAN 2022 TOUR
Tame Impala – Slow Rush Tour

Song of the Year presented by YouTube

Budjerah – ‘Therapy’
Day1 feat. KAHUKX – ‘MBAPPÉ’
Dean Lewis – ‘How Do I Say Goodbye’
Joji – ‘Die For You’
Kylie Minogue – ‘Padam Padam’
Luude and Mattafix – ‘Big City Life’
MK and Dom Dolla – ‘Rhyme Dust’
R3hab and Amy Shark – ‘Sway My Way’
The Kid LAROI – ‘Love Again’
Troye Sivan – ‘Rush’ *WINNER*

Most Popular International Artist
Beyonce
Drake and 21 Savage
Ed Sheeran
Luke Combs
Metro Boomin
Morgan Wallen
Nicki Minaj
P!NK
SZA
Taylor Swift *WINNER*

Telstra ARIA Music Teacher Award

Hank Lewerissa – Upper Coomera State College, Yugambeh Country, Gold Coast, QLD
Jessie Copeman – Ainslie School, Ngunnawal Country, Canberra, ACT
Peter Earl – The Music Guy, Dharug and Gundungurra Country, Blue Mountains, NSW
Sue Lowry – Southport Special School, Yugambeh Country, Gold Coast, QLD *WINNER*

Best Cover Art

Connor Dewhurst for Brad Cox – ‘Acres’
Harry Allen – Studio Balcony for Private Function – ‘370HSSV 0773H’
Jeremy Koren (Grey Ghost), Michelle Grace Hunder – Everything Was Green – ‘Forest Claudette’ *WINNER*
Peach PRC, Billy Zammit for Manic Dream Pixie – ‘Peach PRC’
Sam Netterfiled, Mia Rankin – Jesus At The Gay Bar – ‘Cub Sport’

Engineer – Best Engineered Release

Dann Hume, Chris Collins, Matt Corby for Matt Corby – ‘Everything’s Fine’
Dom Dolla for Dom Dolla – ‘Eat Your Man ‘
Eric J Dobowsky, Sam Teskey, Wayne Connelly for The Teskey Brothers – ‘The Winding Way’
Simon Cohen, Dave Hammer for Genesis Owusu – ‘Struggler’
Styalz Fuego for Troye Sivan – ‘Rush’ *WINNER*

Producer – Best Produced Release presented by Neumann

Andrew Klippel and Dave Hammer for Genesis Owusu – ‘Struggler’
Dom Dolla for Dom Dolla – ‘Eat Your Man’
Matt Corby, Chris Collins, Nat Dunn, Alex Henrikssen for Matt Corby – ‘Everything’s Fine’
M-Phazes for Ruel – ‘4th Wall’
Styalz Fuego for Troye Sivan – ‘Rush’ *WINNER*

Best Classical Album

Australian Chamber Orchestra/Richard Tognetti – ‘Indies & Idols’ *WINNER*
Ensemble Offspring – ‘To Listen, To Sing – Ngarra-Burria: First Peoples Composers’
Neil Gaiman and FourPlay String Quartet – ‘Signs Of Life’
Roger Benedict and Simon Tedeschi – ‘Dubussy – Ravel’
Various Artists – ‘Genevieve Lacey: Breathing Space’

Best Jazz Album

Lance Gurisik – ‘Cull Portal’
Mike Nock – ‘Hearing’
Sinj Clarke – ‘The Height Of Love’
Surprise Chef – ‘Education & Recreation’
The Vampires featuring Chris Abrahams – ‘Nightjar’ *WINNER*

Best Original Soundtrack or Musical Theatre Cast Album presented by Stan

Brett Aplin and Burkhard Dallwitz – ‘Splice Here: A Projected Odyssey (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) ‘
Helena Czajka – ‘Unseen Skies (Original Score Soundtrack)’
Melbourne Symphony Orchestra/Benjamin Northey – ‘Blueback – Original Motion Picture Soundtrack By Nigel Westlake’
Sophie Payton (GORDI), Jason Fernandez – ‘RIDE – Music From the Film’
Various Artists – ‘John Farnham: Finding The Voice’ *WINNER*

Best World Music Album

Byron Mark – ‘Odyssey’
East of West – ‘Moving Home’
Joseph Tawadros – ‘Those Who Came Before Us’ *WINNER*
Mick Dick – ‘Id of RA’
Songs of Disappearance – ‘Australian Frog Calls’

Best Use of an Australian Recording in an Advertisement (duration of 2 minutes or less)

Google: Helping You Help Others – 72andSunny, Baker Boy *WINNER*
Tourism Australia: Come and Say G’Day – M&C Saatchi Sydney, King Stingray
Tourism WA: Walking On A Dream – The Brand Agency, Empire Of The Sun
Wilk Turkey: Music 101 – BRING Agency, Matt Corby

Best Use of an Australian Recording in an Advertisement (over 2 minutes duration)

Australian Marine Conservation Society: Voice of the Sea – INNOCEAN Australia, John Williamson *WINNER*
Sim Sessions: Blessed – Bolster Group, Becca Hatch
Tourism Australian: G’day Short Film – M&C Saatchi Sydney, King Stingray
Vodka Cruiser: The Solo Project – BRING Agency, The Veronicas