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ARIAs audience down on last year
THE Aussie music industry was out in force on Thursday night for the ARIA awards, but TV viewers were more interested in watching a cruise ship documentary.
Why Okine’s ARIA speech wasn’t aired
COMEDIAN Matt Okine used his speech at the ARIA Awards to call out sexism in the industry, but it was strangely absent from the televised broadcast.
‘Is he sick?’ This ARIA performance was a little off
JARRYD James took home the Best Pop Release at the ARIA Awards, but he sounded a little under the weather during his live performance.
The odd 5SOS chat Fitzy & Wippa didn’t see coming
IT wouldn’t be the ARIA Awards without a couple of stilted interviews with some Aussie musicians. And Fitzy & Wippa’s cross with 5SOS was a bit of a mess.
Outfit Mauboy should’ve stormed out over
STARS have sweltered on the red carpet at the 2015 ARIA Awards in Sydney. Kylie showed everyone up. And Jessica Mauboy has some major sleeves.
Predicting the 2015 ARIA Awards
THERE is little doubt Courtney Barnett will need a bigger trophy shelf after the ARIA Awards. But who else will win a dangerously pointy trophy?
Stars sweat it out on ARIAs red carpet
GET ready for sweat patches and make-up slide, the 2015 ARIA Awards red carpet is already a scorching 36.6C. Sydney Confidential will be there covering all the action live from 3pm.
‘I’ll decide when my use-by date is’
TINA Arena has won more ARIA Awards than she has been to but on Thursday she will be there to be inducted into ARIA’s Hall of Fame.
Ed Sheeran to perform at ARIAs
BRITISH chart-topper Ed Sheeran is that rare artist who actually enjoys an awards show — so he was quick to accept an invitation to perform at Aussie music’s big night.
Indie artists lead ARIA nominations
COURTNEY Barnett, Hermitude, Tame Impala and Vance Joy lead the roll call of the 2015 ARIA Awards as indie artists dominate nominations.
Michael Gudinski in close shave
IT’S the beard that keeps giving. Australia’s most powerful music person Michael Gudinski found himself in a close shave. CHECK OUT AUSTRALIAN MUSIC’S TOP 50 PEOPLE.
Sia stung by ARIA no-show criticism
SIA is ‘saddened to be getting s**t’ for being a no-show at the ARIAs, but the event doubled its television ratings over last year.
Sia ‘saddened’ by ARIAs backlash
SIA Furler has lashed out at the amount of criticism she has copped for being a no-show at last night’s ARIAs, and has now given away all four of her precious statuettes to fans.
Inside the ARIAs after party
IT was the hottest bash in town last night, the official ARIAs after party held at Marquee in Sydney. And, thanks to snap-happy A-listers, we have the inside scoop.
Our stars ‘too cool’ for ARIAs
DESPITE a star-studded line-up, there was an overwhelming feeling that some of our biggest stars felt they were just a little too cool to be there.
One Direction cause utter chaos
THERE were tears and ear-piercing screams as fans of the biggest boy band in the world went into meltdown at the ARIA Awards.
The ARIAs outfit that hurt our eyes
DON’T look down. There are some things that simply cannot be unseen — and this Triple J radio host’s ARIAs outfit is exactly that.
Have ARIA winners already been revealed?
IGGY Azalea is tipped to win key awards at tonight’s ARIAs, based on figures that accurately predicted the Grammys. Who should be preparing acceptance speeches?
Who will win at the ARIA Awards?
FROM the brattish rap of Iggy Azalea and punk pop of 5SOS, to the soaring genius of Sia and electronic warmth of Chet Faker - here are the safest bets.
Chet Faker dresses for success
AFTER a brutal year of touring to follow his Built On Glass success around the globe, Chet Faker is heading home for the ARIA Awards.
5SOS to open the ARIA Awards
5 SECONDS OF SUMMER have played stadiums around the world and held court at No. 1 on all the charts that matter – and now they’ll open the ARIAs.
ARIA Awards dominated by new music
IGGY Azalea and Sheppard are among a swag of first-time ARIA nominees this year, while stalwarts Tina Arena and Jimmy Barnes were almost shut out.
