ARIA Music Awards of 1997
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The 11th Annual Australian Recording Industry Association Music Awards (generally known as the ARIA Music Awards) were held on 22 September 1997 at the Capitol Theatre in Sydney.[1][2] The event was hosted by Australian actor–comedian Paul McDermott, with presenters Elle McFeast, Kylie Minogue, Ben Folds, Colin Buchanan, the Presidents of the United States of America and others.[1][3] Savage Garden dominated this year, receiving a record ten awards including Album of the Year for Savage Garden, Single of the Year for "Truly Madly Deeply", Best Group and seven other trophies.[1]
1997 ARIA Music Awards | ||||
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Date | 22 September 1997 (1997-09-22) | |||
Venue | Capitol Theatre, Sydney, New South Wales | |||
Hosted by | Paul McDermott | |||
Most awards | Savage Garden (10) | |||
Most nominations | Savage Garden (13) | |||
Website | ariaawards | |||
Television/radio coverage | ||||
Network | Network Ten | |||
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In addition to the annually presented awards, a Special Achievement Award was given to Charles Fisher and an Outstanding Achievement Award was received by Peter André.[1] The ARIA Hall of Fame inducted: the Bee Gees, Graeme Bell and Paul Kelly.[1][4]