Genesis Owusu and Tame Impala lead 2026 ARIA Awards nominations

Genesis Owusu and Tame Impala lead the nominations for the 2026 ARIA Awards, with eight nods each. The ceremony marks the 40th anniversary of the awards, celebrating a mix of established icons and new talent.

Genesis Owusu received nominations for Album of the Year, Best Solo Artist, Best Independent Release, Best Alternative Release, and Best Australian Live Act following the success of his album ‘REDSTAR WU & THE WORLDWIDE SCOURGE’. Tame Impala’s nominations include Album of the Year, Best Solo Artist, Best Pop Release, Best Dance/Electronic Release, Best Alternative Release, and Song of the Year, driven by the album ‘Deadbeat’ and the single ‘Dracula’.

Ecca Vandal follows with seven nominations. Other notable artists receiving multiple nods include Baker Boy, BOY SODA, G Flip, Miss Kaninna, and Ninajirachi with five each, while DMA’S, Dom Dolla, and Troye Sivan received four. The field also includes veteran names such as Kylie Minogue, Paul Kelly, and Keith Urban.

Public voting for four categories—Best Australian Live Act, Song of the Year, Best Video, and Most Popular International Artist—is available via Spotify and the ARIA website from 24 September to 9 November.