ARIA Awards 2025 to feature Triple J's Concetta Caristo and Nova's Tim Blackwell as co-hosts.
The Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA) has confirmed its hosting lineup for the 2025 ARIA Awards, with Nova radio personality Tim Blackwell and triple j presenter Concetta Caristo set to co-host the main event. The ceremony, which is presented in partnership with Spotify, will take place on November 19 at the Hordern Pavilion in Sydney.
Blackwell, a veteran of more than two decades of radio experience, will bring his expertise to the hosting role for the second consecutive year. He currently anchors Nova's top-rated drive-time show Ricki-Lee, Tim and Joel. Caristo, who is known for her vibrant voice on triple j's Breakfast with Concetta and Luka, has emerged as a prominent figure in youth audiences.
Latifa Tee will join Blackwell and Caristo as the co-hosts of the main event, bringing her expertise as DJ and broadcaster. She currently hosts triple j's House Party and The Nudge. Bishop and Tunny will lead the red carpet coverage, rounding out the hosting lineup with extensive experience on Network 10.
The ceremony will be broadcast live on Paramount+ at 5 p.m. AEDT, with a free-to-air broadcast of the red carpet from 7 p.m. AEDT on 10. The show is supported by the NSW Government through Destination NSW and will feature additional highlights, performances, and moments shared across ARIA's official social channels.
Blackwell expressed his pride at being back as host for the second year in a row, saying that Australian music has had an incredible year and is punching above its weight globally. Caristo echoed the excitement of co-hosting the ARIA Awards, calling it "truly a dream come true" to celebrate Australian music on the big stage.
The Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA) has confirmed its hosting lineup for the 2025 ARIA Awards, with Nova radio personality Tim Blackwell and triple j presenter Concetta Caristo set to co-host the main event. The ceremony, which is presented in partnership with Spotify, will take place on November 19 at the Hordern Pavilion in Sydney.
Blackwell, a veteran of more than two decades of radio experience, will bring his expertise to the hosting role for the second consecutive year. He currently anchors Nova's top-rated drive-time show Ricki-Lee, Tim and Joel. Caristo, who is known for her vibrant voice on triple j's Breakfast with Concetta and Luka, has emerged as a prominent figure in youth audiences.
Latifa Tee will join Blackwell and Caristo as the co-hosts of the main event, bringing her expertise as DJ and broadcaster. She currently hosts triple j's House Party and The Nudge. Bishop and Tunny will lead the red carpet coverage, rounding out the hosting lineup with extensive experience on Network 10.
The ceremony will be broadcast live on Paramount+ at 5 p.m. AEDT, with a free-to-air broadcast of the red carpet from 7 p.m. AEDT on 10. The show is supported by the NSW Government through Destination NSW and will feature additional highlights, performances, and moments shared across ARIA's official social channels.
Blackwell expressed his pride at being back as host for the second year in a row, saying that Australian music has had an incredible year and is punching above its weight globally. Caristo echoed the excitement of co-hosting the ARIA Awards, calling it "truly a dream come true" to celebrate Australian music on the big stage.
and caristo's just starting out 
might be good for nova tho 
. Can't we just have one host that's good at hosting? I mean, Concetta and Tim are both cool and all, but can't they just alternate or something? It feels like they're trying to cover more ground with two hosts, when really they should be focusing on making the event special. The red carpet coverage is still gonna be important, so why not just make that a thing? Less for everyone involved. 
gotta give it up to concetta though, i mean she's been on triple j for ages and has built such a loyal fanbase 
Concetta and Tim sound like they're gonna bring some actual vibes to the show, but let's be real who else are we gonna get? And why do they have to make it all about 'truly a dream come true' for Caristo... can't she just keep it chill for once 
I mean, I love triple j as much as the next person, but sometimes I wish they'd just stick to their own platforms instead of trying to muscle in on other people's events.
concetta's got that sassy vibe but is she too extra for this event? tim blackwell's been doing nova shows for ages, how's his hosting skills compared to some of those other australian music award shows? and what's with the three co-hosts, might be cool at first but could get weird.
. wonder if we'll see any big surprises or performances at the ceremony, seems like it's gonna be a fun night with blackwell and caristo bringing their expertise to the table 
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i love that tim blackwell and concetta caristo are co-hosts this year, they seem like such an awesome team! 
and latifa tee as a third host is amazing, triple j is literally my go-to station 
. i'm also super excited to see the red carpet coverage, bishop and tunny are always so much fun to watch 
. can't wait for the ceremony to air on paramount+ and 10, gonna be a night to remember 
bishop and tunny on red carpet coverage sounds solid too 
global recognition is always a bonus tho! i mean, our music scene has come so far in recent yrs 
! Having Tim Blackwell and Concetta Caristo as co-hosts is a great combo - they both have that energy and chemistry that's gonna make the ARIA Awards super entertaining 
. Can't wait to tune in and see what an epic night it'll be! 
I think this is awesome news! Having Concetta Caristo and Tim Blackwell as co-hosts for the ARIA Awards is going to bring a fresh energy to the event. It's great to see triple j and Nova representation, especially since they're known for their youth-focused shows 
. Latifa Tee adding her expertise as a DJ and broadcaster will definitely bring some awesome beats to the main event 
! I'm also stoked that Bishop and Tunny are taking over red carpet coverage - they've got the experience to make it happen seamlessly 
. November 19 can't come soon enough! 
they need to mix things up some more, like add some more newer artists to the mix or somethin'. still gonna tune in tho, 'cause caristo and blackwell are pros 
Plus, Bishop and Tunny killing it on the red carpet coverage 