After an evening of high red-carpet excitement and live performances at the 37th ARIA awards, it was Genesis Owusu who was the big winner on the night.

The Ghanaian-Australian singer won three ARIAs including Album of the Year with Struggler as well as taking out best Best Hip Hop/Rap Release and Best Independent Release.

In a speech via live videolink, he called for a Gaza ceasefire and said the album was about humanity and community.

“Hip hop made me who I am and allowed me to speak on the things that I wanted to speak on, so I cherish it with my heart always,” he said.

Genesis Owusu celebrated his ARIA win via video link. Photo: Getty

Troye Sivan won four gongs including Best Solo Artist and Song of the Year for Rush.

With producer Styalz Fuego he won two more ARIAs for engineering and production.

“This has been the most insane week of my life ever … it’s really tripping me out,” Sivan said.

“To feel this much energy and love, I’m confused but I’m so happy.”

Pop diva Kylie Minogue was one of the early winners as proceedings got under way.

With 17 ARIAs already, she added another to her swag for her hit single Padam Padam.

“Thank you so much, Padam to you!” said the pop star in a pre-recorded message, after her win for best pop release was announced.

Music producer Dom Dolla was also among the early winners, with a gong for electronic release Rhyme Dust.

Also known as Dominic Matheson, he told the crowd in Sydney it was an honour to represent Australian dance music overseas.

“There’s something in the water here and I always get asked in interviews what it is – I won’t tell them if you guys don’t,” he said.

The first act of the night was G Flip with Good Enough, which saw the performer swap from piano to drums and then guitar.

As soon as the song had finished they returned to the stage to accept the award for best video for the same song, with director Kyle Caulfield.

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Most popular international artist went to Taylor Swift, who thanked her fans in a recorded speech.

“This means so much to me because it’s voted on by the fans and I get to see my amazing fans in February,” Swift said.

“So soon, I just can’t wait.”

Forest Claudette won Best Soul/R&B Release for Mess Around, the first time the award has been televised, while Dan Sultan was awarded for best adult contemporary album.

The Teskey Brothers got a huge roar when they were announced as winner of the best blues and roots album.

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Earlier, the stars of the Australian entertainment industry walked the red carpet at the Hordern Pavilion in Sydney.

In the tradition of out-there ARIAs outfits, composer James Tawadros arrived with a furry hat and coat, his beard dyed pink and blue, while rapper Kahukx arrived in a black suit and trademark balaclava.

But it was Nine entertainment reporter, Richard Wilkins’ son, Christian, who caused a mini meltdown on social media, with his nude-look sheer dress.

“Be the award,” he posted on Instagram.

Former Wiggle Emma Watkins arrives on the red carpet at the ARIAs in Sydney. Photo: Getty

Former Wiggle Emma Watkins, the winner of best children’s album, went for a butterfly-inspired outfit in peach, and Jamie Azzopardi wore a low cut silver-white jumpsuit and trailing yellow cape.

The night featured a presentation celebrating 50 years of hip hop in Australia, with music from Bliss n Eso, Barkaa, 1200 Techniques, DJ Krissy and Sound Unlimited Posse featuring Kye.

To close the ceremony, rock band Jet performed a medley to mark their induction into the ARIA Hall of Fame, and the 20th anniversary of their debut album Get Born.

Jamie Azzopardi made a splash on the red carpet. Photo: Getty 

Composer James Tawadros chose a distinctive look for the event. Photo: Getty

Peach PRC at the 2023 ARIA Awards at Hordern Pavilion. Photo: Getty

-with AAP