Tame Impala attend ARIA Awards 18 November with eight nominations
Published on 11/08/2026 at 15:43 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS
Tame Impala will attend the ARIA Awards as presenters at Sydney’s Hordern Pavilion on 18 November 2026. The appearance places Kevin Parker’s studio-led project inside the 40th edition of Australia’s national music awards.
Tame Impala join the 40th ARIA Awards in Sydney
The 2026 ARIA Awards will take place in Sydney at Hordern Pavilion on Wednesday, 18 November 2026. Tame Impala will attend as one of the confirmed presenters, alongside a wider group of Australian music names.
The ceremony will mark its 40th edition and cover 29 categories. The presenter announcement names Tame Impala among the ceremony’s presenters, while ARIA’s nomination announcement confirms the date and venue.
ARIA has also listed a live Paramount+ broadcast at 5pm AEDT and a broadcast on 10 on Wednesday, 18 November 2026. The programme brings the project into a ceremony built around recordings, performances and industry recognition.
Tame Impala connect studio craft with live presentation
Tame Impala is the psychedelic music project led by Australian multi-instrumentalist Kevin Parker. The project began in Perth and combines psychedelic rock, psychedelic pop, synth-pop and electronic production, as outlined in an AllMusic biography.
In the studio, Parker writes, records and produces the music, while the live band expands that work for the stage. The official site currently places Deadbeat at the centre of the project’s public presentation, including its Deadbeat Tour branding.
That studio-to-stage structure gives the Sydney appearance a clear connection to the project’s nominated album, rather than treating the awards role as separate from its music.
Eight ARIA nominations put Deadbeat at the ceremony’s centre
ARIA lists eight nominations for Tame Impala, matching Genesis Owusu at the top of the field. The categories include Album of the Year, Best Solo Artist and Best Alternative Release.
The nominated album is Deadbeat, while the project also appears in the Song of the Year field through Dracula. A separate artisan listing recognises Parker’s work on Deadbeat, connecting the presenter role with the recording at the heart of the nominations.
The 18 November 2026 ceremony therefore brings together the project’s live-facing identity and its recognition in recorded categories.
Tame Impala: what fans in Germany need to know
- Tame Impala will attend the ARIA Awards as presenters on 18 November 2026 at Hordern Pavilion in Sydney.
- ARIA lists a live Paramount+ broadcast at 5pm AEDT and a broadcast on 10 on 18 November 2026.
- The project has eight nominations at the 2026 ARIA Awards, including Album of the Year, Best Solo Artist and Best Alternative Release.
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Tame Impala: frequently asked questions
When do Tame Impala attend the ARIA Awards?
Tame Impala will attend the ARIA Awards as presenters on 18 November 2026.
Where will Tame Impala appear on 18 November 2026?
The project will appear at Hordern Pavilion in Sydney during the 40th ARIA Awards.
How many ARIA nominations do Tame Impala have?
Tame Impala have eight nominations for the 2026 ARIA Awards, including Album of the Year and Best Alternative Release.
