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This week, six new musical acts were inducted into the ARIA Hall of Fame.
The latest inductees are Jenny Morris, Kate Ceberano, Spiderbait, The Living End, Gurrumul, and Vika & Linda.
It marks one of the largest intakes in years, as the Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA) celebrates its 40th anniversary.
The group join 81 other musicians already inducted into the Hall of Fame.
Hall of Fame
ARIA is the national body representing Australian record labels and music distributors.
Its Hall of Fame recognises artists whose careers have shaped the nation’s musical identity at home and abroad. Past inductees include AC/DC, INXS, Kylie Minogue, Cold Chisel, Crowded House, The Wiggles, and Missy Higgins.
The 2026 ceremony was hosted by Myf Warhurst and will be available to stream this Saturday on ABC iview.
Kate Ceberano
Kate Ceberano has released 31 albums and 57 singles across more than four decades, making her one of the most prolific recording artists in Australian music history.
Ceberano first broke through as the lead singer of the band ‘I’m Talking’ before achieving success as a solo artist.
She is best known for hits including “Bedroom Eyes” and “Brave”, and has performed across jazz, pop, and musical theatre throughout her career.
Ceberano told TDA she hopes her legacy is that "age is no object in music".
Gurrumul
The late Gurrumul (born Geoffrey Gurrumul Yunupingu from the Gumatj clan of Elcho Island in Arnhem Land) is one of Australia’s most culturally significant artists.
Blind from birth, the Indigenous singer-songwriter rose to international acclaim with his 2008 self-titled debut album, which drove more than 500,000 worldwide sales.
He was inducted posthumously, with members of his family accepting the honour on his behalf.
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Spiderbait
Spiderbait helped define the sound of Australian rock in the 1990s.
Formed in regional NSW before relocating to Melbourne, the trio scored major success when their cover of “Black Betty” reached number one on the ARIA charts, and their single “Buy Me a Pony” became the first Australian song to top the Triple J Hottest 100.
During this week’s ceremony, the band’s bassist Janet English said she was happy to see the Hall of Fame “is a bit less of a sausage fest today”.
The Living End
“All that I’m hearing from you... is WHITE NOISE!”
ARIA Hall of Fame inductees The Living End are recognised as one of Australia’s biggest rock exports.
Their self-titled 1998 debut became one of the highest-selling Australian rock albums ever, while the song “Prisoner of Society” cemented the band as festival and radio staples throughout the late '90s and 2000s.
Over their career, the group has won five ARIA Awards.
Jenny Morris
After years touring as a backing vocalist for INXS, Jenny Morris had massive solo success in Australia with songs including “She Has to Be Loved”.
Morris stepped away from music in 2015 after being diagnosed with a rare condition that causes spasms in her vocal
cords.
Morris, who was originally from New Zealand, was inducted into the ARIA Hall of Fame by Jacinda Ardern. The former NZ Prime Minister described Morris as a “musical bridge” between the two countries.
Vika & Linda
Vika & Linda Bull rose to prominence through their work with the band The Black Sorrows before launching a celebrated career as a duo.
Together, they have spent decades building a reputation as two of Australia’s most powerful live performers.
The sisters, who are of Tongan heritage, told TDA they hope to see more Pasifika voices in the music industry.
