The 2022 ARIA Music Awards (the 36th) were a First Nations record breaking event. With Baker Boy won the most trophies with five from six nominations, whilst there were wins for Budjerah, Archie Roach (1956–2022), The Kid Laroi and King Stingray.
So for the Final Friday Feature, let's celebrate the First Nation's ARIA's Excellence 2022, the Winners.
The ARIA Awards ceremony occurred on 24 November 2022, held at the FAB Hordern Pavilion, Sydney.
First up BAKER BOY. I was lucky to see him live at KFC island! His debut album, Gela has been a smash hit record. Featuring huge singles like Cool as Hell, Move, Headphones, Ride, Butterflies and more. His live show is electric. He has the nicest guy in Australian music vibe. It's been a huge year for Baker so with five ARIA's under his belt, I reckon 2023 will be another big year for Danzal James Baker.
BUDJERAH has equally had an awesome 2022. His EP Conversations is full of smooth vibes with sensational vocals. Last year Budjerah teamed up with PNAU and May-a. He can do no wrong. This young act with a massive voice has a very big 2023 ahead, I think!
ARCHIE ROACH, what can be said. Sadly uncle Archie passed in 2022. He jump on Triple J for a Like a Version though. He also won the ARIA for Best Independent Release. RIP Uncle Archie.
THE KID LAROI. Honestly what can be said about the Thousand Miles singer. He took out the Best Pop Release this year. The End of the World Tour happened in 2022. This was a big deal. Stay continued to be a hugely played track. The Kid Laroi is on the top of his game.
KING STINGRAY have incredible live energy. I caught a bit of their set this past weekend at Spilt Milk in Canberra. The crowd were loving them sick. Winning the Michael Gudinski Breakthrough Artist award this year, their self titled debut record has been a monster hit.Hailing from Northeast Arnhem Land in the Northern Territory, the six piece even had a tune featured in a Les Mills, RPM release. Riding a stationary bike to Milkumana is wild!
Here is to 2023 being a huge year again for First Nations music!
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