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01/07/08 / Aussie music legends' gear to go on show
As music fans and industry gathered to celebrate this year’s inductees into the ARIA Hall of Fame, the Arts Centre has announced an agreement to design and host a new annual ARIA Hall of Fame exhibition showcasing the careers of the selected inductees. The exhibition will feature memorabilia from each of the inductees' careers, from concert photos and album posters, to costumes and instruments. Each year will be different and will rely upon donations from the artists themselves, their labels and private collectors. More info on the press release which can be viewed and downloaded via the link at the bottom of this page.
29/06/08 / Final performer + presenter announcement
With the 2008 ARIA HALL OF FAME event just two days away, organisers are delighted to announce a stellar line-up of musicians and presenters who will help induct RUSSELL MORRIS, DRAGON, THE TRIFFIDS, ROLF HARRIS and MAX MERRITT into the ARIA HALL OF FAME, proudly presented by Vodafone, at Melbourne Town Hall on TUESDAY, 1 JULY.
A drum-roll please for THE LIVING END, RICHARD WILKINS, IAN MOSS, JAMES REYNE, GLENN A. BAKER, KASEY CHAMBERS, BILL CHAMBERS, COL JOYE AM, NICK CAVE, ROB SNARSKI, STEVE KILBEY & TIM POWLES (THE CHURCH), ROB HIRST, TIM FREEDMAN (THE WHITLAMS) and some very special guests who will accompany ROLF HARRIS to perform his hit Tie Me Kangaroo Down Sport. More info on the press release which can be viewed and downloaded via the link at the bottom of this page.
16/06/08 / Vh1 fan spots - watch online
Vh1 will be exclusively broadcasting the 2008 ARIA Hall of Fame event. To celebrate, they've produced 'fan spots' for each inductee. Click on the links below to view, and don't forget to watch Vh1's premiere broadcast on Saturday, July 5 at 9pm, and a encore broadcast on Sunday, July 6 at 5pm.
Vh1 fan promo spot - Rolf Harris
Vh1 fan promo spot - Dragon
Vh1 fan promo spot - Max Merritt
Vh1 fan promo spot - Russell Morris
Vh1 fan promo spot - The Triffids
13/06/08 / Final inductees announced
Two bona fide Australian icons are the last to be honoured at the 2008 ARIA Hall of Fame, proudly presented by Vodafone. He's painted the Queen of England, but in Australia we'll always know ROLF HARRIS as the lovable larrikin who sang the infectious Tie Me Kangaroo Down Sport and discovered that a sheet of freshly painted hardboard made a wonderful sounding instrument he dubbed 'the Wobble Board'. In addition to the five music inductees, ARIA is pleased to announce that legendary broadcaster and country music aficionado JOHN LAWS will receive an ARIA Lifetime Achievement Award. The ARIA Lifetime Achievement Award recognises a contribution, by an Australian, spanning at least 20 years and preferably an entire professional career. A recipient is not a musician but someone who has made a significant and profound contribution to Australian music and the Australian music industry. More....
05/06/08 / Two more inductees announced
Joining Russell Morris and Dragon as 2008 inductees into the ARIA Hall of Fame are two artists who sit at opposite ends of the music spectrum. One act was conceived in Perth in the late 1970's and became the first Australian band to land the coveted front cover of NME. The other was a superstar in his home country of New Zealand before his fame spread across the Tasman. Between them they have produced an enduring body of work that is testament to their collective creative talent. A drum-roll, please, for MAX MERRITT and THE TRIFFIDS. More....
18/05/08 / First inductees announced
DRAGON and RUSSELL MORRIS are the first two ARIA Hall of Fame inductees for 2008. Two more inductees will be announced this Thursday June 5. To read about DRAGON and RUSSELL's long list of achievements, visit the inductees page. Watch Vh1's fan promo spots: Dragon | Russell Morris.
01/05/08 / Tickets now on sale
Industry and general public tickets now available. We encourage you to buy early to avoid disappointment. Industry tickets can be ordered via the order form at right, and public tickets available from Ticketek.
Press Releases
- 1 July 08 - Aussie music legends' gear to go on show (PDF)
- 29 June 08 - ARIA announced all-star cast to induct and perform (PDF)
- 13 June 08 - Rolf Harris final 2008 HOF inductee, and John Laws to be awarded ARIA Lifetime Achievement Award (PDF)
- 5 June 08 - Max Merritt and The Triffids to be inducted into the ARIA Hall of Fame (PDF)
- 18 May 08 - Dragon and Russell Morris to be inducted into the ARIA Hall of Fame (PDF)
- 1 May 08 - ARIA Presents the 2008 ARIA Hall of Fame (PDF)
