ARIA Hall Of Fame

ARIA HALL OF FAME 2025

The esteemed accolade was awarded to the ten-time ARIA Award winners at Sydney’s Hordern Pavilion on November 19, on Gadigal land, celebrating their outstanding contribution to Australian music over the past three decades.

Formed in Sydney in the late '80s, fronted by the inimitable Tim Rogers joined by band members Andy Kent, Davey Lane and Russell Hopkinson, You Am I emerged in the early 1990s with a sound that reshaped the landscape of Australian rock. With their blend of garage grit, power pop hooks, and distinctly local storytelling, the band became one of the most influential and critically acclaimed acts of their generation.

You Am I’s landmark albums – Hi Fi Way, Hourly, Daily, and #4 Record – not only topped the ARIA Charts but cemented the band’s legacy as trailblazers of Australia’s alternative music scene. Their emotionally raw, lyrically rich songs reflected suburban Australia with both wit and vulnerability,  capturing the spirit of a nation through a fuzz pedal and a four-chord truth.

Over their career, You Am I have released 11 studio albums, won 10 ARIA Awards, and inspired a generation of Australian acts from Jet and Grinspoon to Silverchair to Tame Impala. Their explosive live performances are the stuff of legend, with support slots alongside Nirvana, The Rolling Stones, Oasis, and The Who, and a loyal fanbase that has grown with them across three decades. Across the past three decades, all these releases have generated an extraordinary 31 ARIA Award nominations.

ARIA Celebrates 40 years of Australian music excellence in 2026

ARIA Awards return on 18 November with a Special Hall Of Fame event on 11 June.

In celebration, ARIA will host a special ARIA Hall of Fame Anniversary event on Wednesday, 11 June at Carriageworks, Sydney as a stand-alone event, honouring some of Australia’s most beloved and influential artists of the past 40 years. 

Presented in partnership with Sound NSW, six artists and industry figures selected by the ARIA Board will be inducted into the 2026 ARIA Hall of Fame, joining a distinguished lineage that includes You Am I, Jet, Missy Higgins, AC/DC, Molly Meldrum, Tina Arena, Cold Chisel, Jimmy Barnes, Olivia Newton John, INXS, Crowded House, Archie Roach, Human Nature and many more. 

This landmark event will shine a spotlight on artist excellence, legacy and cultural impact, bringing together icons, peers and fans to celebrate the best of Aussie music. Register here for info and ticketing on the 2026 ARIA Hall of Fame event.

Induction criteria

Note that not all of these criteria must be met to be eligible.  

The artist/band has: 

• Released a record at least 15 years prior to the year of the proposed induction, and subsequently amassed a significant body of widely celebrated recorded work. 
• Achieved remarkable commercial and critical success. 
• Achieved success in Australia and/or overseas with global reach and impact. 
• Notably influenced and/or contributed to the growth and success of other artists. 
• Demonstrated a commitment to strengthening Australian music and the broader industry through impactful community involvement. 
• Achieved remarkable success on the ARIA Charts, at the ARIA Awards and/or global charts or major international awards. 

Additionally, the following criteria MUST ALL be met:  

• The artist/s must be willing and available to be inducted into the Hall of Fame in the selected year, including attending and performing at the ARIAs.  
• While ARIA will cover the cost of promotion and PR around the Hall of Fame induction, the artist/band must cover the costs associated with a memorable and special performance at the ARIA Awards. Note that the ARIAs broadcast and event team will work with the artist team to ensure efficient costs management so the opportunity is accessible to all artists. 
• The artist/s must be willing and available for promotion and publicity throughout the Hall of Fame campaign which will commence around August on the selected year. 

To apply, complete the form here. 

Previous Inductees