ARIAs
Opinion
Pop music
Missy Higgins is a star, but the decision to induct her into the Hall of Fame is ridiculous
The recent additions of Higgins, Kasey Chambers and Jet to the Hall of Fame suggest the ARIA people have no idea how awards should work.
- by Bernard Zuel
Latest
‘I’m into getting dolled up’: How singer Gretta Ray nails her onstage looks
“I’m fortunate that my job has educated me about fashion, but when I was younger, I really had no idea.”
- by Georgie Gordon
After winning multiple awards, Genesis has gone on his first-ever holiday
The 25-year-old musician Genesis Owusu talks humble beginnings, where his money goes and being comfortable in his skin.
- by Benjamin Law
‘Ceasefire now’: ARIAs turn political as Genesis Owusu draws attention to Gaza
The winner of album of the year used his final acceptance speech to call for a free Palestine.
- by Robert Moran and Hannah Story
Like the Logies’ naughty younger cousin: Best dressed at the ARIAs
Musicians have a reputation for taking risks - and, thankfully, that also extends to fashion.
- by Melissa Singer
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Ayesha Madon: ‘Success has been a mixed bag for me’
“I went from nobody knowing who I was to everybody wanting to know what I do,” says the 25-year-old star of Heartbreak High.
- by Jane Rocca
Padam Padam sets up Kylie for first potential ARIA win in 20 years
Minogue has not won an ARIA Award since Fever in 2002, despite earning 13 nominations since then. Padam Padam might break the unlucky streak.
- by Hannah Story
Opinion
Opinion
Kylie, INXS, Midnight Oil ... and Jet? What does ARIA’s hall of fame actually mean?
Even Delta Goodrem has a better case for getting into the ARIA Hall of Fame than Jet – a derivative band with only one hit album to their name.
- by Osman Faruqi
From Hollywood to conspiracy theorist: The many faces of Russell Brand
How the UK comedian conquered America and seduced Australia before tumbling down an internet rabbit hole and allowing his past to catch up with him.
- by Thomas Mitchell
Dicey Topics
Good Weekend
‘I don’t regret it at all’: Missy Higgins on ending a marriage well
The million-selling chart-topper talks turning 40, her favourite buys and what she says to her own reflection.
- by Benjamin Law