Sneaky Sound System triumph at the ARIAs

Having led the field in nominations at the 2007 awards, up in a staggering six categories – the most of any independent artist in ARIA history – electro-pop trio Sneaky Sound System walked away from the ceremony triumphant last night with trophies for Breakthrough Artist Album and Best Dance Release. It’s the crowning achievement on an absolutely massive 12 months for the Sneaky crew, their self-titled debut album having achieved sales in excess of 110,000 copies. Performing an energetic medley of their biggest hits on the night, Sneaky were not the only electronic act to triumph, with Gotye out of Melbourne surprising many with his win in the Best Male group. The Hilltop Hoods saw their dominance over the Australian hip-hop scene continue, taking out the Best Urban Release award for the second year running.

Hall of Fame Inductee
Nick Cave

Album of the Year
Silverchair – Young Modern (Eleven/Virgin/EMI)

Single of the Year
Silverchair – Straight Lines (Eleven/Virgin/EMI)

Best Group
Silverchair – Young Modern (Eleven/Virgin/EMI)

Best Rock Album
Silverchair – Young Modern (Eleven/Virgin/EMI)

Motorola Highest Selling Single
Silverchair – Straight Lines (Eleven/Virgin/EMI)

Best Blues and Roots Album
The John Butler Trio – Grand National (Jarrah Records/MGM)

Best Independent Release
The John Butler Trio – Grand National (Jarrah Records/MGM)

Best Dance Release
Sneaky Sound System – Sneaky Sound System (Whack Records/MGM)

Breakthrough Artist – Album
Sneaky Sound System – Sneaky Sound System (Whack Records/MGM)

Best Male Artist
Gotye – Mixed Blood (Samples ‘n’ Seconds/Creative Vibes)

Best Female Artist
Missy Higgins – On A Clear Night(Eleven/Virgin/EMI)

Best Music DVD
You Am I – Who Are They, These Rock Stars? Live At The Mint (Virgin/EMI)

Best Adult Contemporary Album
Josh Pyke – Memories & Dust (Ivy League Records)

Best Pop Release
Sarah Blasko – What The Sea Wants, The Sea Will Have(Dew Process/UMA)

Best Urban Release
Hilltop Hoods – The Hard Road Restrung(Obese Records)

Best Comedy Release
Dave Hughes – Live (Liberation Music)

Best Children’s Album
The Wiggles – Pop Go The Wiggles (ABC Music)

Best Country Album
Keith Urban – Love, Pain & The Whole Crazy Thing (Capitol/EMI)

Breakthrough Artist – Single
Operator Please – Just A Song About Ping Pong (Virgin/EMI)

Motorola Highest Selling Album
Damien Leith – The Winner’s Journey (Sony BMG)

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PkHan says...

on October 29th, 2007

hey guys...check out the www.news.ninemsn.com.au for a prett good wrap up of the ARIA's plus a pretty funny blog from the event...

untitled-1 says...

on October 29th, 2007

load of bollox

peccadilios says...

on October 29th, 2007

SSS ain't my thing, but you do have to give it to them - they're good at what they do, and being independant ain't easy either. I think there's a lot of hate simply because they're pop, but regardless of what they create, they've placed themselves nicely in the market and they've done very well out of it. I say good on them.

graphite says...

on October 29th, 2007

did anyone notice the subliminal advertising poping up between when they said the nominees ? gave me the shits.

Lil-oNe says...

on October 31st, 2007

what a joke..

coxdigweed says...

on October 31st, 2007

Sneaky are what they are , but i dont personally think there as good as what eveyrone makes them out to be they are starting to get quite boring but they appeal to people

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