Announce

THE ARTISAN, FINE ARTS AND BEST COMEDY NOMINEES

For 2017

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The 2017 ARIA Awards will be launched at this year’s ARIA Nominations event taking place on Tuesday, 10th October, hosted at The National Art Gallery in Sydney.

This celebration will hand out the first ARIA Awards for 2017 from our impressive 2017 ARIA Nominees for the Fine Arts, Artisan and Best Comedy categories including; Best Classical Album, Best Jazz Album, Best Original Soundtrack/Cast/Show Album, Best World Music Album, along with Producer Of The Year, Engineer Of the Year, Best Cover Art and Best Comedy.

Denis Handlin AO, ARIA Chairman and Chairman and CEO of Sony Music Entertainment Australia and New Zealand and President, Asia, said: “Congratulations to all of this year’s nominees in the Fine Arts, Artisan and Best Comedy Awards. ARIA is delighted to present these awards and to recognise the highly talented Australian musicians and artisans across the diversity of the eight award categories. I also would like to welcome the new partners and thank the returning sponsors for their continual support throughout the years. We look forward to joining with the industry and guests for the October Nominations event and for the ARIAs in November to celebrate the brilliant artists and music that has once again shaped Australian music over the past year.”

The Fine Arts, Artisan and Best Comedy Award categories herald the beginning of the 2017 ARIA Award celebrations. Leading up to ARIA Week festivities from Sunday 19th November, to the Awards on Tuesday, November 28th at The Star Event Centre, Sydney, that will be broadcast on Nine Network.

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ARIA #1 albums from Paul Kelly and Gang Of Youths (both artists pictured above) are nominated across all three Artisan Award categories, closely followed by D.D Dumbo who has two nominations. James Morrison, Grigoryan Brothers and Kate Miller-Heidke & Sydney Symphony Orchestra have also been recognised across several categories.

ARIA is also thrilled to announce the partnership with Swarovski and Pepsi Max for this year’s ARIA Red Carpet. Returning for 2017 to celebrate the official ceremony are continuing sponsors, Destination NSW, The Network Nine, Telstra and PPCA.

Dan Rosen, ARIA Chief Executive, said: “ARIA is thrilled to announce that Sydney and The Star will again host the flagship event of the Australian music calendar – the 31st Annual ARIA Awards. We would also like to welcome Swarovski, the Nine Network and returning partners Pepsi Max, Telstra, PPCA and the NSW Government, through Destination NSW, for their passionate support. We look forward to working closely with these world-class brands in 2017 as we celebrate a remarkable year in Australian music.”

Victoria Brown, Head of Marketing & Communications for Swarovski Australia, said: “Swarovski Australia is delighted to sponsor the 2017 ARIAs Red Carpet. Our Swarovski brand has such a rich and storied relationship with music, art and entertainment throughout our 122 year history. It’s our pleasure to celebrate and support the most brilliant local talent on the red carpet.”

Greg Hawkins, Managing Director for The Star, said: “The Star is delighted to continue our partnership with the ARIA Awards, one of Australia’s most profiled events. We look forward to welcoming the Australian music industry to The Star Event Centre to celebrate the achievements of our amazing home grown talent. Playing host for the fifth year running, The Star offers Sydney’s most thrilling entertainment destination featuring some of the best live performance spaces, along with a range of world-class facilities, accommodation, restaurants and after party venues for guests to enjoy.”

Joe Pollard, Chief Marketing Officer and Group Executive Media for Telstra, said: “We are pleased to be joining forces with the ARIA Awards as the technology partner this year.  Under our new partnership we’re helping to find the very first ARIA Music Teacher of the Year – recognising teachers from across the country who use their talents to inspire the next generation of Aussie musicians.”

Robbert Rietbroek, CEO of PepsiCo Australia and New Zealand, said: “We are thrilled for Pepsi Max to be involved with the ARIA Awards for the second year in a row, and look forward to bringing people together at the Pepsi Max Fan zone – the official pre party of the ARIAs. We’ve had an established history with the music industry and artist community globally, and Pepsi Max is proud to be celebrating the best of Australia’s musical talent.”      

George Ash, PPCA Board Chairman, said: “PPCA is excited to sponsor the Breakthrough Artist award at the 2017 ARIA Awards for a sixth consecutive year. It is a fantastic way for PPCA to support the career development of Australia’s emerging musicians. We would like to wish all of the nominees the best of luck and we look forward to celebrating the winner announcement on November 28.”

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