The Ninth Australian Recording Industry Association Music Awards (generally known as the ARIA Music Awards or simply The ARIAs) was held on 20 October 1995 at the Sydney Convention & Exhibition Centre.
[1] The ARIA Awards ceremony was hosted by radio and TV personality Richard Stubbs.
[3] Presenters and performers were: Itch-E and Scratch-E won the inaugural award for Best Dance Release.
[3] One of the duo, Paul Mac's acceptance speech included: We'd like to thank all of Sydney's ecstasy dealers, without whom this award would not be possible.
[5]One of the sponsors of the ceremony was the National Drug Offensive, which withdrew their financial backing.