[2][3] The main ceremony was hosted by Linda Marigliano at the Taronga Zoo.
[2] This change is designed to ensure that the ARIA Awards reflect and embrace equality and the true diversity of the music industry in 2021.
[5] Nominations were announced on ARIA's YouTube channel on 20 October, in a livestream hosted by Brooke Boney.
[6] Both the Avalanches and Budjerah had eight nominations, while Genesis Owusu received seven,[7] and Amy Shark had six.
[9] At the split ceremony Boney presented a total of 18 trophies, starting with Music Teacher of the Year on Today in the morning, 16 categories at the Pre-Show (which she hosted at Taronga Zoo),[10] and the inaugural Best Artist at the main ceremony.