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2026 ARIA Hall of Fame Induction Announces Six Iconic Australian Acts
5/4/2026, 1:12:19 PM
Induction Announcement
The Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA) confirmed six artists will be inducted into the ARIA Hall of Fame on 11 June 2026 at Carriageworks, Sydney. The ceremony is part of the ARIA Awards’ 40th-anniversary celebrations and is presented with Spotify and NSW Government support via Sound NSW.
Significance & Background
Established in 1988, the ARIA Hall of Fame recognises artists whose recordings have shaped Australian music. This year marks the first multi-inductee ceremony in over a decade, underscoring ARIA’s aim to highlight the depth, diversity and enduring influence of the nation’s music.
Inductees Overview
- Gurrumul – Yolnu singer-songwriter whose 2008 debut sold >500 k copies, earned 22 ARIA nominations, 10 wins and 16 National Indigenous Music Awards before his 2017 death.
- Jenny Morris – 1980s-90s pop-rock artist with platinum solo albums, ARIA Best Female Artist wins in 1987-88, now APRA board chair and music-therapy charity founder.
- Kate Ceberano – Former I’m Talking vocalist; solo debut *Brave* (1989) went platinum; 31 albums, 57 singles; among four Australian acts with top-10 albums in five consecutive decades.
- Spiderbait – Alternative rock trio; 1996 *Ivy & The Big Apples* double-platinum, first Australian song to top Triple J Hottest 100; now >100 million annual streams, majority overseas.
- The Living End – Punk-rock trio; 1998 debut four-times platinum, 83 weeks on ARIA chart, iconic 1990s anthem “Second Solution / Prisoner of Society”; record ten consecutive Triple J Hottest 100 entries (1997-2006).
- Vika & Linda Bull – Sisters; 1994 debut platinum, ARIA Top 10; 2020 greatest-hits compilation No. 1; Order of Australia Medal 2022 recipients.
Key Statistics
Collectively the inductees account for >500 k sales (Gurrumul), multiple ARIA Best Female Artist awards (Morris), 31 albums and 57 singles (Ceberano), double-platinum sales and 100 million streams (Spiderbait), a four-times-platinum debut and five ARIA Awards (The Living End), and a platinum debut plus a No. 1 compilation (Vika & Linda).
Official Statements
ARIA chief executive Annabelle Herd said the inductees exemplify the breadth and lasting impact of Australian music as ARIA marks its 40-year milestone. Federal Arts Minister Tony Burke called the artists essential to Australia’s musical identity.
Verbatim Quotes
- “represent the depth, diversity and enduring influence of Australian music across generations,” — Annabelle Herd, ARIA CEO
- “As we mark 40 years of the ARIA Awards, it feels especially meaningful to honour these artists whose work has defined moments in time and continues to resonate with audiences today.” — Annabelle Herd, ARIA CEO
- “You can't imagine the soundtrack to life in Australia without these artists,” — Tony Burke, Federal Arts Minister
- “An enchanting Indigenous singer-songwriter The late, great Gurrumul is one of our country's most culturally significant First Nations artists.” — ABC News
What’s Next
The Hall of Fame ceremony is on 11 June 2026 at Carriageworks; the 2026 ARIA Awards follow on 18 November 2026 at Sydney’s Hordern Pavilion, streamed on Paramount+ and broadcast on Network 10.
