ARIA Music Awards of 1990

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1990 ARIA Music Awards
Date26 March 1990 (1990-03-26)
VenueDarling Harbour Convention Centre,
Sydney, New South Wales
Most awards Ian Moss (5)
Most nominationsIan Moss (6)
Website ariaawards.com.au
  1989  · ARIA Music Awards ·  1991  

The Fourth Australian Recording Industry Association Music Awards (generally known as the ARIA Music Awards or simply The ARIAS ) was held on 26 March 1990 at the Darling Harbour Convention Centre in Sydney. [1] [2] Australian host Glenn Shorrock of Little River Band was assisted by Quincy Jones, and other presenters, to distribute 24 awards. [1] [3] For the first time there were live performances but the awards were not televised. [1]

Contents

The ARIA Hall of Fame inducted two artists: Percy Grainger and Sherbet. [1] An "Outstanding Achievement Award" was awarded to Kylie Minogue. [1]

Presenters and performers

The ARIA Awards ceremony was hosted by singer-songwriter Glenn Shorrock. [3] Presenters and performers were:

Presenter(s)Performer(s)Ref.
Billy Birmingham James Blundell – "Forty Miles to Saturday Night" [3]
Club Veg 's Vic Davies, Mal Lees
John Farnham
Quincy Jones Tommy Emmanuel, James Morrison, Sherine – "How High the Moon"
Tania Lacey
Molly Meldrum
Daryl Somers Peter Blakeley, Kate Ceberano, Ten Wedge – "The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face"
James Valentine

Awards

Final nominees for only some awards are available in reliable sources. [4] Where not available, winners are listed.

ARIA Awards

Fine Arts Awards

Artisan Awards

Outstanding Achievement Award

ARIA Hall of Fame inductees

The Hall of Fame inductees were:

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