The Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA) is thrilled to welcome back Nova FM radio presenter, Tim Blackwell and triple j’s Concetta Caristo, to co-host the 2025 ARIA Awards in partnership with Spotify on Wednesday, 19 November at Sydney’s Hordern Pavillion on Gadigal land.
Rounding out the 2025 hosting team will be Latifa Tee, with Georgie Tunny and Angela Bishop bringing all the style and highlights from the red carpet.
Since joining Nova FM in 2001, Tim has become one of the most celebrated personalities on Aussie radio. Having worked as part of Nova’s biggest shows, Tim is best known for his presenting role on Australia’s number-one-rated drive-time show, Ricki-Lee, Tim and Joel.
A trusted and exciting voice in Australian entertainment, Tim will bring his easy-going charm to host Australian music’s night of nights in a year where trailblazing success stories of Australian artists – and ARIA nominees – will see a global-facing Awards show focussed on celebrating and promoting the success of Australian music on the world stage.
Blackwell will co-host alongside Concetta Caristo, a comedian, presenter and popular podcaster, best known as co-host of triple j Breakfast with Concetta and Luka.
Since launching on air in 2023, Concetta has been championing Australian music and sharing artist stories to young audiences nationwide. Concetta’s career has seen her crowning multiple Hottest 100 winners, taking audiences behind the scenes at major music festivals, presenting at the ARIA Awards and co-hosting ABC’s Logie-nominated New Year’s Eve broadcast. As a talented and versatile broadcaster, Concetta has featured on The Weekly, Taskmaster Australia, The Cheap Seats, Talking 'Bout Your Gen, and Spelling Bee. She has also hosted the Raw Comedy Final.
Joining them will be Eora based DJ and presenter, Latifa Tee. A trusted voice to music lovers nationwide, Latifa hosts triple j's House Party and The Nudge, where she shares her passion for uncovering the best new dance and club tracks every weekend.
Adding to the epic hosting team, and co-hosting the 2025 ARIA Awards in partnership with Spotify on the star-studded red carpet will be 10’s Georgie Tunny, Angela Bishop and Latifa Tee.
Together, Georgie, Angela, Latifa will be live from 5.00pm AEDT on Paramount+, with the full Red Carpet show kicking off at 7pm AEDT on 10 bringing exclusive moments, fashion highlights and exclusive interviews with global and local superstars live from Sydney’s Hordern Pavilion.
Tim Blackwell said: “Australian Music has had an incredible year. We’re punching way above our weight all over the world! To be back as your host for the second year in a row, I couldn’t be prouder to be part of the night celebrating the best artists on the planet.”
Concetta Caristo said: “Co-hosting the ARIA Awards and celebrating Australian music on the big stage is truly a dream come true! I get to hang out with so many incredible artists at triple j, and I can't wait to celebrate them all on Australian music’s night of nights. I’m a host, but mainly I'm a cheerleader!”
This year's sold-out event promises to be a night filled with unforgettable moments, showcasing the best homegrown music Australia has to offer with a rocking line-up of performers coming together to make the Awards the biggest night of the year in Australian music.
Watch the ARIA Awards in partnership with Spotify live from 5.00pm AEDT Wednesday, 19 November on Paramount+. Moments and performances will be available on the@ARIA.official social channels.
The ARIA Awards is supported proudly by the NSW Government through its tourism and events agency, Destination NSW.
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