| 1988 ARIA Music Awards | |
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| Date | 29 February 1988 |
| Venue | Sheraton Wentworth Hotel, Sydney, New South Wales |
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| Website | ariaawards |
The Second Australian Recording Industry Association Music Awards (generally known as the ARIA Music Awards or simply The ARIAs) was held on 29 February 1988 at the Sheraton Wentworth Hotel in Sydney.[1][2][3] Cliff Richard was the host, with Bryan Ferry, Feargal Sharkey and Ian "Molly" Meldrum included as presenters of the 21 awards.[1] Other presenters were Rudi Grassner (RCA/BMG boss), Col Joye and Richard Wilkins.[4] There were no live performances and the awards were not televised.[1] A shouting match developed between manager Gary Morris, accepting awards for Midnight Oil, and former Countdown compere Meldrum who was presenting.[1][4]
Some significant changes were made for the second ARIA Awards. In addition to the categories for the inaugural year, "Best Children's Album" was added.[1] The ARIA Hall of Fame was also created, with six acts being inducted: AC/DC, Slim Dusty, Col Joye, Johnny O'Keefe, Dame Joan Sutherland and Vanda & Young.[1] Finally an "Outstanding Achievement Award" was created and first awarded to John Farnham.[1]
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