Keli Holiday’s ARIA Night Shines with Music, Love, and a Viral Hit
It was one of those nights where the energy in the room could almost be felt through the screen. The 2025 ARIA Awards were already expected to be big, but Keli Holiday — known offstage as Adam Hyde — managed to give the evening an even brighter spark. The show opened with his viral hit Dancing2 , the track that has exploded across TikTok and climbed charts in Australia, New Zealand, and even Ireland. As he took the stage, it was clear the crowd was ready, and that excitement carried through as he delivered a performance that instantly set the tone for the night.
Shortly after stepping offstage, Holiday was called back up — this time to accept the ARIA for Best Video, alongside director Ryan Sauer. And it was during this moment that audiences witnessed something even more heartfelt. Hyde paused to give a warm, genuine tribute to Abbie Chatfield, calling her his “beautiful Abbie” and thanking her openly, saying the song simply wouldn’t exist without her. It was a small moment, but it echoed loudly through the arena, making it clear how much she meant to the music and to him personally.
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Chatfield, who was roaming the room in an interview segment later on, was visibly emotional and openly proud. She praised not just Hyde, but his entire independent team. The way she framed it — how much effort and passion goes into independent music videos — added depth to the celebration. And of course, with a laugh, she hinted they’d be celebrating even harder after the show.
Meanwhile, the night continued to unfold with its share of other memorable moments: Dom Dolla picking up two awards, Ella Balinska cheering him on from the audience, and Amyl and the Sniffers sweeping multiple categories with humor and grit. It felt like a ceremony where the wins were shared, the stories were real, and the room was full of mutual admiration.
Still, Keli Holiday’s presence lingered through the night. Between the major award, the crowd-favorite performance, and news about his upcoming album Capital Fiction — which he described as the most authentic expression of who he is — it was clear he’s standing at a major turning point in his career. His next tour, already set for 2026, promises that same high-voltage energy he’s known for, the kind that only works when music is felt “face to face, sweat to sweat, cheek to cheek,” as he puts it.
By the end of the night, it wasn’t just the music that left an impression. It was the feeling — the mix of love, gratitude, and celebration wrapped around a standout artist in an unforgettable moment.
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