Dom Dolla has made history as the inaugural recipient of ARIA’s new Global Impact Award presented by Spotify, recognising his breakout success on the global dance circuit and his role in flying the flag for Australian electronic music abroad.

The Australian Recording Industry Association announced the new category on Nov. 17, ahead of the 2025 ARIA Awards, where the Melbourne-raised DJ, producer and songwriter will receive the honor.

Announced Monday (Nov. 17), the new prize will debut at the 2025 ARIA Awards in partnership with Spotify, where the Australian DJ, producer and songwriter will be formally celebrated for a breakout period that’s pushed Australian dance music to new heights. The award is designed to sit alongside the ARIA Hall of Fame and is decided at the discretion of the A

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