The ARIAs red carpet arrival no one saw coming

It’s been the biggest night in Australian music each year since 1987.

The ARIA Awards host the biggest names in Australian music for one show-stopping night of stellar fashion and incredible performances.

After four decades, we’ve seen some of the biggest names in the industry descend on the red carpet, including homegrown talent like Natalie Imbruglia and Delta Goodrem.

But over the years, the ARIAs have also welcomed some famous faces from the other side of the world.

From the likes of Harry Styles to Taylor Swift, the awards show has been historically star-studded.

This year, American country music star Kacey Musgraves, 37, will be attending the ceremony, set to be held at Sydney’s Hordern Pavilion on Wednesday.

The Golden Hour singer is confirmed to be a presenter.

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Here are some of the biggest stars – both homegrown and international – to have walked the red carpet at the iconic awards show.

Pamela Anderson

Who could forget this one?

Pamela Anderson, one of the biggest bombshells and sex symbols in the world, graced the ARIA Awards red carpet in Sydney back in 1996.

The Baywatch star was at her career peak when she walked the red carpet wearing a sleek black dress, which featured unique safety-pin detailing on the front. 

Her bleached blonde locks were pulled back into her signature updo.

She was all smiles at the event, walking the carpet with Aussie icon Tina Arena, known for hits including Chains and Burn.

Pink

Pop megastar Pink attended the ARIA Awards in Sydney back in 2008.

The True Love and Raise Your Glass hitmaker hit the stage that evening to perform her song, So What. 

For the red carpet appearance, she rocked a white dress and matching headpiece.

Natalie Imbruglia 

Natalie Imbruglia rose to superstardom after the release of her debut track Torn in 1997.

The Aussie starlet attended her first ARIA Awards in 1998, where she swept six awards including Best Single Award and Best Female Artist.

Imbruglia has been a regular at the ARIAs over the years, churning out some iconic style moments on the red carpet. 

Kylie Minogue

Kylie Minogue at the ARIA Awards was, ahem, love at first sight for Australians everywhere.

The pop star has been attending the event for years and is even an ARIA Hall of Fame inductee since 2011 for her sensational discography.

Minogue won her last ARIA award in 2023 for Best Pop Release for Padam Padam.

Katy Perry

International singing sensation Katy Perry made her way Down Under in 2014 to Sydney for the ARIA Awards.

The singer rocked a sparkly two-piece on the red carpet and later changed into a second look to accept Sia’s award on stage for Best Female Artist that year.

Fergie

Black Eyed Peas star Fergie made a Fergalicious appearance at the 2004 ARIAs.

The American star stunned in a ’60s-style dress with her hair messily braided for an ethereal look. 

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Delta Goodrem

Australia’s pop princess Delta Goodrem has been a staple at the ARIA Awards over the years, making many stylish appearances on the red carpet.

In 2003, the teenager took home seven ARIA awards, including Best New Artist, after releasing her debut album Innocent Eyes. 

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ARIA Awards Hall of Fame inductees over the years

Jessica Mauboy

Jessica Mauboy is a seasoned pro when it comes to the ARIA Awards.

The Australian Idol alum took home her first ever ARIA award in 2009 for her single Burn which won Highest Selling Single.

In 2013, the singer won her second ARIA for Best Female Artist.

Over the years she’s racked up 25 nominations and some seriously stylish red carpet looks to go with them.

Guy Sebastian

Guy Sebastian has been a household name across Australia since winning the first season of Australian Idol in 2003.

Following his historic win, Sebastian has made many appearances at the ARIAs in Sydney, most recently taking home the Best Music Video award for Standing With You.

In 2019, the star hosted the ARIA awards and performed his track Choir. 

Carly Rae Jepsen

Call Me Maybe singer Carly Rae Jepsen made a stylish splash at the 2019 ARIA Awards in Sydney, flying in from Los Angeles for the show.

She shone under the lights in a black snakeskin-like dress.

Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban

Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban loved to turn the ARIAs into date night, long before their shock split this year.

Kidman made her first ARIAs appearance in 2007 alongside her beau.

The actress made another red carpet appearance in 2018 when Urban was hosting the ARIA Awards in Sydney.

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Taylor Swift

Yes, even the ‘music industry’ herself, Taylor Swift, has attended the ARIAs.

Swift stopped Down Under for the 2012 ARIA Awards, wearing this angelic floor-length gown with her signature bangs styled to perfection. 

But there was one surprising detail missing from Swift’s signature look – her bold red lip. Instead, the singer opted for a glossy pink. 

The singer stopped by Sydney to perform her track I Knew You Were Trouble on the ARIAs stage. 

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“So excited about performing on the ARIA’s tonight! Never been before. Here’s comes ‘trouble’…. See what I did there? Sorry. I know. Sorry,” she wrote on X, formerly known as Twitter, at the time.

Charli XCX

Long before her album Brat dominated the conversation, Charli XCX attended the ARIA Awards in 2016 in this white off-the-shoulder number.

Harry Styles

Harry Styles had Aussie fans going wild as he stopped by the ARIAs in 2017 to perform his popular track Kiwi.

The singer also took home the Best International Artist win that year.

But that wasn’t Harry’s first appearance at Australia’s biggest night in music. 

One Direction

Harry Styles was joined at the ARIAs by his One Direction bandmates in 2014.

The group all suited up for the occasion as they accepted the Best International Artist Awards that year.

5 Seconds of Summer

Another boy band to grace the ARIAs was 5 Seconds of Summer.

The Aussie heartthrobs have made several appearances at the award show over the years, including 2014 where they took home Song of the Year and 2018, when the swept with multiple award wins.

In 2021 the group were awarded the Best Australian Live Act at the ARIAs.

Sia

Sia attended her first-ever ARIA Awards red carpet in 2009.

The Chandelier singer wore this metallic look with animal print shoes.

Lara Worthington

Lara Bingle as she was known at the time, turned the 2010 ARIAS red carpet into a runway with this stylish look.

The model stunned in a tight blue cocktail dress with a trendy up-do for the show.

Robbie Williams

Robbie Williams stopped in at the 2016 ARIA Awards.

The British singer rocked this artsy patterned blazer on the red carpet in Sydney. 

Dua Lipa

Dua Lipa turned up in style to the 2019 ARIA Awards.

The Dance the Night singer wore this feathered mini dress over polka dot stockings before taking the stage later in the night to perform. 

Halsey

Halsey was another international star that flew to Sydney to perform at the 2019 ARIA Awards.

The singer wore this bold number with some statement earrings to complete the look.

Joel and Benji Madden

Joel Madden and Benji Madden attended the 2011 ARIAs at at Allphones Arena.

The Good Charlotte duo rocked the red carpet in these edgy looks with shades on.

The brothers must have had a good time as they returned for round two the next year.

Khalid

American singer Khalid also stopped by the 2019 ARIAs to perform.

Troye Sivan

Troye Sivan attended the 2018 ARIAs after previously walking the red carpet in 2016.

The Aussie singer, who has been nominated for six ARIAs over the years, has been announced as a presenter at the 2023 ARIAs alongside Dolly Parton. 

The Veronicas

The Veronicas are one of the biggest names in Australian music, and their ARIAs fashion over the years matches that title.

Jessica and Lisa Origliasso turned up in peak noughties fashion at the 2008 ARIAs in Sydney with their side swept bangs and layered jewellery.

Sophie Monk

While it wasn’t her first ARIAs appearance, Bardot singer Sophie Monk made quite the splash at the 2019 ARIA Awards.

Fans might remember the Britney Spears-esque moment she appeared on stage with a python hung over her shoulders, thanks to Robert Irwin.

Rita Ora

British singer Rita Ora made a colourful appearance at the 2018 ARIAs in this layered tulled gown. 

Billie Eilish

While she joined the ARIAs via video, hence the lack of red carpet pics, Billie Eilish performed in 2020 at Aussie music’s night of nights.

Ruby Rose

Australian actress Ruby Rose has also made a couple of appearances at the ARIAs including making this colourful display at the 2012 awards.

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