Myf Warhurst Tapped To Host Special 40th Anniversary ARIA Hall of Fame Event
The ceremony will induct the likes of Gurrumul, The Living End, Kate Ceberano, Spiderbait and more into the ARIA Hall of Fame.
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The Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA) is thrilled to announce that Australian radio personality and television presenter Myf Warhurst has been chosen to host the special 40th anniversary ARIA Hall of Fame event next month.
Taking place at Sydney’s Carrigeworks on Gadigal Land on Thursday 11 June, the historic ARIA Hall of Fame ceremony will be broadcast nationally via the ABC at 9.15pm on Saturday 13 June on ABC Entertains and ABC iview.
This year’s ARIA Hall of Fame inductees are Gurrumul, Jenny Morris, Kate Ceberano, Spiderbait, The Living End and Vika & Linda, marking a milestone year as ARIA celebrates the 40th anniversary of the ARIA Awards in partnership with Spotify.
Warhurst, an accomplished radio and television personality, is the ideal person to host the event that will also include a series of performances from Spiderbair, The Living End, Kate Ceberano and Vika & Linda, along with a moving celebration of Gurrumul, featuring members of his family dancing Djarimirri, accompanied by special performances from Dan Sultan, Mia Wray and Kate Miller-Heidke celebrating the iconic catalogue of Jenny Morris.
The 2026 inductees will join a distinguished lineage that includes You Am I, Jet, Missy Higgins, AC/DC, Tina Arena, Cold Chisel, Kylie Minogue, Yothu Yindi, Jimmy Barnes, Kasey Chambers, Olivia Newton-John, INXS, Crowded House, Archie Roach, Human Nature and many more.
“To be part of the 40th anniversary ARIA Hall of Fame is incredibly special,” says Warhurst.
“These artists have shaped Australian culture, soundtracked generations and influenced how we see ourselves through music. From the power and emotion of Gurrumul, to the energy of Spiderbait and The Living End, and the iconic voices of Kate Ceberano, Jenny Morris and Vika & Linda, this is a line-up that truly reflects the depth and brilliance of Australian music.
“It’s going to be loud, joyful and full of unforgettable moments - exactly what the Hall of Fame should be.”
The ARIA Hall of Fame Special Event has been made possible by the NSW Government through Sound NSW, with assistance from the Australian Government through the Office for the Arts and Music Australia.
The ARIA Hall of Fame Anniversary event takes place on Thursday 11 June at Carriageworks in Sydney. The 2026 ARIA Awards return on Wednesday 18 November at Sydney’s Horden Pavilion, on Gadigal land. More information available at aria.com.au.
