After winning best solo artist and best pop release, by the time the singer-songwriter won album of the year, he had run out of people to thank.
"What the hell, I literally don't have anything to say, I said it all before, I'm genuinely totally speechless," he told the audience at Hordern Pavilion in Sydney on Wednesday night.
Another big winner was Royel Otis, which won four gongs including best group and best rock album for PRATTS & PAIN.
Missy Higgins won the public-voted award for best live act for The Second Act Tour 2024, and the singer-songwriter was inducted into the ARIA Hall of Fame with standing ovations.
But Australian musicians starting out these days won't be as fortunate as she was, said Higgins, due to the dominance of international music on streaming platforms.
Congratulations to the incredible — ARIA (@ARIA_Official) @missyhiggins on her well-deserved induction into the ARIA Hall of Fame! 🌟 From timeless hits to inspiring generations, Missy's impact on Aussie music is undeniable. Here's to celebrating her remarkable legacy! 🙌🎶 pic.twitter.com/xXH8ns3SeyNovember 20, 2024
"We're seeing less and less of our own songs on our charts... we have to keep demanding local content be prioritised here," she said to applause.
The audience was treated to a surprise live performance by US indie stars The Pixies, as well as tunes from Breakthrough Artist winners, Canberra punk outfit Teen Jesus and The Jean Teasers.
Song of the year went to G Flip for The Worst Person Alive, and first nations rap supergroup 3% won best hip-hop and rap release for the album KILL THE DEAD.
Bluey album Dance Mode! won best children's album, the hit program's second ARIA win. (Steven Markham/AAP PHOTOS)
Bluey album Dance Mode! won best children's album, the hit program's second win after taking out the award in 2021.
Taylor Swift won most popular international artist with her latest release The Tortured Poets Department, and thanked her Australian fans in a recorded message.
"You know, we've had some amazing memories together, especially recently, like coming to play for you guys on The Eras Tour in Australia was unbelievable," she said.
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