Sienna Spiro to make ARIA Awards debut after VMA win
British pop star Sienna Spiro, 21, will perform at the 2026 ARIA Awards in Sydney. Sienna Spiro will perform at the 2026 ARIA Awards in Sydney.
Sienna Spiro will perform at the 2026 ARIA Awards in Sydney. The 21-year-old British singer-songwriter makes her debut at the ceremony following her win for best new artist at the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards. She is the first major international star announced for the event, which will be held at Sydney’s Hordern Pavilion on Gadigal land. This marks her second visit to Australia, following an intimate fan event at Newtown's Pleasure Club in 2025.
Sienna Spiro said: "So excited and honored to be performing at the 2026 ARIA Awards, I love Australia and can’t wait to be back!" The awards are supported by Destination NSW and Spotify. Winners will be announced across 29 artist categories. The ceremony will stream live on Paramount+ and air on Channel 10 after Big Brother. Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald are co-hosts, with Latifa Tee, Georgie Tunny and Angela Bishop also part of the hosting team.
Australia tour success and chart dominance
Sienna Spiro's upcoming Visitor Tour, rebranded as the My House Tour, sold out within hours. Promoter Frontier Touring moved more than 30,000 tickets for the eight-date Australia and New Zealand run scheduled for January 2027. Her debut album Visitor maintains a strong chart presence. It peaked at number three on the ARIA Albums Chart in July and has spent 14 consecutive weeks in the top 10.
Her singles have achieved significant certification in Australia.
She currently has six entries on the ARIA Singles Chart. In her homeland, she has six top 40 hits including a number one with "Great Expectation," the song she performed at the VMAs. Visitor also peaked at number two on the Official U.K. Albums Chart.
Industry recognition and streaming success
Sienna Spiro's rise is showed by massive streaming numbers and industry accolades. She has over 33 million monthly listeners on Spotify. Her total streams on the platform have surpassed 2 billion. This digital footprint complements a growing trophy case. She was named to Forbes' 30 Under 30 list and was shortlisted for the BRIT Awards Critics' Choice. She also received two American Music Award nominations for Best Vocal Performance and Breakthrough Pop Artist.
Her profile has been raised by features in major publications. She has been profiled by ELLE, NYLON, Interview Magazine, Rolling Stone, Dazed, The New York Times, V Magazine, and The Hollywood Reporter.
The 2026 ARIA Awards field
While Spiro is a highlight performer, the nominations are led by other artists. Tame Impala and Genesis Owusu top the list with eight nominations each. Ecca Vandal follows with seven. Several artists have received five nominations, including Baker Boy, BOY SODA, G Flip, Miss Kaninna and Ninajirachi. DMA’S, Dom Dolla and Troye Sivan each have four nominations.
Sienna Spiro's immediate schedule culminates with her return to the region next year. She will headline her sold-out My House Tour of Australia and New Zealand in January 2027.
