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The line-up of dance and hip-hop talent nominated at the 2008 ARIA Awards is perhaps the strongest in recent memory. It’s a sure sign that dance and electronic music has stamped its influence over the mainstream, as nominees not only feature in their own dedicated categories – like Best Dance Release and Best Urban Release – but also in the race for coveted awards like Album Of The Year and Best Group.

The Presets, Cut Copy, The Potbelleez, Midnight Juggernauts, Hilltop Hoods, The Herd, Sam Sparro, Bliss N Eso and many more are all nominated, with several in the running for multiple trophies. We’ve done a pictorial guide to this year’s nominees, so take a look at the featured gallery below to see who is up for pointy statutes this Sunday.

2008 ARIA Awards Preview