1995 ARIA Music Awards

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.