The 2016 ARIA Awards

We bring you all the goss, frocks and shocks from inside the 30th annual ARIA Awards at The Star in Sydney.

It’s the Australian music industry’s biggest night of the year and the stars are out in full force as they descend on the red carpet at The Star in Sydney.

Despite the rain, the star’s spirits weren’t dampened! Umbrellas might have been the accessory du jour but the fashion certainly didn’t disappoint.

The evening is packed with exciting performances and awards featuring the likes of Flume, Jessica Mauboy, Troye Sivan, and this year’s Hall of Fame inductees, Crowded House.

Buzz is already building that Aussie legend John Farnham will perform his classic You’re The Voice. International guest Robbie Williams is also expected to take to the stage.

Delta Goodrem was set to host the evening however the singer had to pull out after falling ill.

Stepping in for Delta is the nation’s favourite twins – The Veronicas!

“GUESS WHAT. Someone was brave enough to let us HOST this years 30 anniversary ARIA Awards 2016,” Lisa and Jess Origliasso said on their Facebook page.

Click through the gallery to check out all the action, as it happens!

Jessica Mauboy can’t put a foot wrong!

Jess is set to perform with Jimmy Barnes later in the night.

The singer turned heads in this edgy ruffled pink dress by Romance Was Born.

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Jessica Mauboy works her magic at the ARIAs

British singer Charli XCX accidentally flashed her derriere as she walked the red carpet.

Whoops!

We’d expect nothing less of Bachie royalty Tim and Anna, who look flawless.

Crowed House are tonight’s Hall of Fame inductees

Robbie Williams confessed Kylie Minogue is “the crush that never stops!” While adding, “we’ve done a new song together called Disco Symphony.” The singer also admitted he was loving the low-key vibe of the red carpet. “This is the most relaxed red carpet on the planet.”

Robbie poses up with Scott Tweedie.

You do know how to rock Mr Robbie Williams.

Samantha Jade stunned in an embellished number with slick, blonde locks.

Sam has moved to the UK but still calls Australia home!

The bubbly star confessed she had her dress made the night before the ARIAs.

Troy Sivan looks oh so youthful.

The ARIAs golden boy himself – Flume, aka Harley Streten! The wonderkid from Sydney’s northern beaches is up for a whopping 11 awards tonight.

Tove Lo will be supporting friend and long-time collaborator Flume.

Steve Aoki says he’s also here to support his mate Flume, who is nominated for a whopping 11 awards tonight!

Anthony Callea is in the house! Dressed in leather trousers, he confessed he was “sweating bullets.”

When legends collide! The Veronicas cuddle up to Kasey Chambers.

Packing a punch in a bright yellow suit, Ben Lee brought all the sunshine on an otherwise wet day!

Didier Cohen, dashing as ever.

A very Wiggly romance! Simon Wiggle stepped out with his fiance, Lauren Hannaford.

Newly married E! host Ksenija Lukich looked stunning in a fringed ensemble and knee-high Zimmerman boots.

MTV’s Kristian “Kirt” Schmidt is ready to roll!

Singer Olivia Bartley, aka Olympia, brought a lot of shimmer and shine in this number.

Country singers Baylou are stoked to be attending!

AGT winner Fletcher Pilon kept things cool in a grey suit and navy shirt.

The Voice Australia 2016 winner Alfie Arcuri looked dapper.

Harrison Craig, who won the second series of the The Voice Australia, was a vision in a red velvet jacket.

Showbiz reporter Angelina Bishop worked a fun, flirty look.

How divine does Megan Washington look? “I feel like a pom-pom,” she confessed.

Aww, it’s their last ARIAs red carpet. Just days after announcing their departure from Triple J, Matt and Alex skip their traditional fancy dress and suit up for the occasion.