Baker Boy swept the ARIAs major categories, taking home five awards including album of the year and best solo artist | Robert Moran and angusthomson_
Speaking to media back stage, he explained his speech was a personal thank you to everyone involved in the album as well as his partner, “who’s always been there for me”.
Later, he dedicated his win for best hip-hop/rap release to young people back home in Arnhem Land. “I did it, I’ve been there, and I know you mob can as well,” he said.Arnhem Land’s Yolngu indie-rock newcomers King Stingray claimed the Michael Gudinski breakthrough artist award, while The Kid Laroi added to last year’s dual haul with a win for best pop release for his singleThe winner of the best soul/R&B release was Coodjinburra/Bundjalung singer Budjerah.
“I never met someone who was so considered and so warm,” said Briggs. “When Uncle Arch embraced you, he embraced you like family.”Loading
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