This year’s ARIA Awards have been another casualty of the coronavirus pandemic.
But while the award show will still go ahead, there’ll be no red carpet, with the who’s who of Australia’s music scene celebrating from the comfort of their own homes.
Ahead of Wednesday’s ARIAs, several musicians flocked to Instagram to share photos of the somewhat unconventional ways they’d be participating.
Kicking back: While this year’s ARIA Awards will still go ahead, there’ll be no red carpet, with the who’s who of Australia’s music scene celebrating from the comfort of their own homes. Pictured, Kate Ceberano
And many stars, including Jessica Mauboy, were more than happy to kick back on their couch.
This year’s ceremony will be hosted by Delta Goodrem via YouTube, with many ‘attendees’ employing the hashtag, ‘#ARIAsAtHome’.
In a post on the official ARIAs Instagram page on Wednesday, Delta, 36, appeared all dressed up in a shimmery dress as she stood in a doorframe seemingly at home.
All dressed up with nowhere to go: This year’s ceremony will be hosted by Delta Goodrem via YouTube, with many ‘attendees’ employing the hashtag, ‘#ARIAsAtHome’
‘We’re dressing up for the ARIA Awards (at home),’ read the caption.
Meanwhile, Jessica, 31, was more than happy to lie back on her couch with a glass of wine in hand.
The Little Things singer gladly traded stilettos for a pair of comfy looking slippers as she prepared to watch the awards show at home.
Cheers to that: Jessica Mauboy was more than happy to lie back on her couch with a glass of wine in hand
Graace took a similar approach to Jess, sipping on a glass of white wine as she lounged on her couch.
The Have Fun at Your Party singer opted for a revealing colourful wrap dress and a gold face mask as she sprawled out on her couch.
An open packet of chips sat beside her as she geared up for the music awards.
Laidback style: Graace took a similar approach to Jess, sipping on a glass of white wine as she lounged on her couch
And while there’ll be no official red carpet this year, that didn’t stop DJ Havana Brown from rolling out her own.
The 35-year-old musician looked stunning as she posed confidently on a red carpet laid out by her swimming pool.
She opted for an ankle-length red dress with a thigh-high split and strategically placed cutout panelling on the bodice.
Red carpet treatment: While there’ll be no official red carpet this year, that didn’t stop DJ Havana Brown from rolling out her own
Havana wasn’t the only star who opted for a BYO red carpet ahead of this year’s ARIAs.
Fanny Lumsden posed on a red carpet rolled out on the sprawling hills of Tooma in rural New South Wales.
‘@fannylumsden rolling out the red carpet for the #ARIAsAtHome from beautiful #Tooma in #NSW!’ read the caption on the ARIA Instagram page.
Red carpet wherever: Fanny Lumsden posed on a red carpet rolled out on the sprawling hills of Tooma in rural New South Wales
Meanwhile, Yorke was joined on the red carpet in her backyard by her dog, who had rolled over onto his back for a belly rub.
The 22-year-old Gravity singer opted for a strapless pink party dress, which she paired with black combat boots.
‘@thisisyorke with the world’s best photobomb from her best boy, Robbee,’ read the caption on the ARIA Instagram page.
Rock and roll: Meanwhile, Yorke was joined on the red carpet in her backyard by her dog, who had rolled over onto his back for a belly rub
Other stars like Amy Shark seemed more than happy to sit the red carpet out altogether.
The 34-year-old I Said Hi singer didn’t even bother getting dressed for the occasion, sharing a photo of herself enjoying a bowl of food in a pair of dinosaur pyjamas and a navy blue bathrobe emblazoned with her name.
A second photo showed her snapping a mirror selfie while still in her bathrobe, this time with a shower cap covering her long brunette hair.
Lazy day: Amy Shark didn’t even bother getting dressed for the occasion, sharing a photo of herself enjoying a bowl of food in a pair of dinosaur pyjamas and a navy blue bathrobe emblazoned with her name
After winning big at last year’s ARIAs, Tones and I levelled up to 2020, matching her pink hair to her face mask.
She also wore an orange and blue tie-dye tracksuit, which she paired with pink and white Nike sneakers.
The Dance Monkey singer also peddled a tricycle around her house, with potted plants in the white basket at the back.
Think pink: After winning big at last year’s ARIAs, Tones and I levelled up to 2020, matching her pink hair to her face mask
Like Yorke, Tash Sultana also revelled in being able to spend this year’s ARIAs at home with her dog.
The 25-year-old shared a photo of herself at home on the couch, gazing adoringly at her beloved pet pooch.
‘Best Soul & RNB Nominee @tashsultanaofficial has the perfect viewing partner to watch the #ARIAsAtHome,’ read the caption on the ARIA Instagram page.
Woman’s best friend: Like Yorke, Tash Sultana also revelled in being able to spend this year’s ARIAs at home with her dog
Isaiah Firebrace appeared to have started to get dressed up, before seemingly giving up halfway through.
The 21-year-old Know Me Better singer shared a photo of himself sitting on the couch in a pair of grey check pants under an aqua bathrobe.
He smiled widely from underneath his black fedora, and his long brunette hair sat loose around his shoulders.
Smart casual: Isaiah Firebrace appeared to have started to get dressed up, before seemingly giving up halfway through
The Wiggles’ Emma Watkins traded her bandmates for a pair of goats named Dolce and Peaches.
The 31-year-old children’s entertainer smiled happily in a pink lace and frill dress as she held one of the farm animals in her arms.
She stood at the edge of a red carpet, which appeared to have been covered in gold glitter.
Talk to the animals: The Wiggles’ Emma Watkins traded her bandmates for a pair of goats named Dolce and Peaches
Guy Sebastian kicked back in a pair of black and white check pants, which he paired with a white shirt.
The 39-year-old Choir singer also wore a maroon tartan robe over his stylish ensemble.
He rounded out his look with one of his trademark hats and a pair of black ankle boots.
Relaxing at home: Guy Sebastian kicked back in a pair of black and white check pants, which he paired with a white shirt