'Soundtrack to Australia': ARIA reveals six 2026 Hall of Fame inductees
The ARIA Hall of Fame will induct six iconic Australian artists—Kate Ceberano, Gurrumul, Jenny Morris, Spiderbait, The Living End, and Vika & Linda—in a special 40th-anniversary event on June 11, 2026. The ceremony will take place at Carriageworks in Sydney, celebrating their lasting impact on Australia's music landscape. ARIA and government officials praised the inductees for shaping the national and global perception of Australian music.
- ▪Gurrumul, a revered Indigenous artist from Elcho Island, was a 10-time ARIA Award winner and the most decorated act in National Indigenous Music Awards history.
- ▪Jenny Morris, formerly of The Crocodiles and INXS, transitioned to music advocacy after a spasmodic dysphonia diagnosis ended her singing career in 2015.
- ▪Kate Ceberano is recognized for her versatile artistry and commanding stage presence across pop, jazz, and musical theatre.
- ▪Spiderbait, The Living End, and Vika & Linda are celebrated for their contributions to Australian rock and vocal harmony music.
- ▪The 2026 induction marks the first time in over a decade that multiple acts are being honored in the ARIA Hall of Fame.
- ▪Federal Arts Minister Tony Burke stated that these artists are integral to the 'soundtrack to life in Australia.'
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Kate Ceberano, Gurrumul, Spiderbait among 2026 ARIA Hall of Fame inducteesBy Al NewsteadDouble JTopic:Music13m ago13 minutes agoSat 2 May 2026 at 10:00pmKate Ceberano is among the influential Australians being inducted into the ARIA Hall of Fame. (Supplied: ARIA/Chloe Paul)In short:ARIA has announced the 2026 Hall of Fame inductees for a special 40th anniversary event.Gurrumul, Jenny Morris, Kate Ceberano, Spiderbait, The Living End and Vika & Linda will join the ARIA Hall of Fame.What's next?The six iconic artists will be inducted at a special standalone event on June 11, 2026, at Sydney's Carriageworks.
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