2026 ARIA Awards Hosts Announced Ahead of 40th-Anniversary Ceremony
The comedians will lead the milestone 40th annual ceremony in Sydney next month.
Comedians Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald have been announced as the hosts for the 2026 ARIA Awards, marking the 40th anniversary of the prestigious Australian music event. The duo, known for their comedic timing and panel show The Cheap Seats, will co-host the ceremony at Sydney's Hordern Pavilion on November 18. Organizers praised their natural fit for the milestone edition, with Bracewell jokingly noting their lack of prior hosting experience.
Joining Bracewell and McDonald as hosts is Triple J presenter and DJ Latifa Tee, who will also cover red-carpet duties alongside Network 10's Georgie Tunny and Angela Bishop. The ARIA Awards will feature 29 categories, with winners determined by both expert juries and public voting. This year's nominees include Genesis Owusu and Tame Impala, who lead with eight nominations each, along with Ecca Vandal, Baker Boy, BOY SODA, G Flip, Miss Kaninna, Ninajirachi, and Troye Sivan, among others.
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