ARIA Hall of Fame Missy Higgins Medley Shines with G Flip, Gretta Ray and more

Missy Higgins' induction into the ARIA Hall of Fame at the 2024 ARIA Awards was nothing short of a love letter to her iconic career and the profound influence she has had on Australian music.

Held at Sydney's Hordern Pavilion at Gadigal Land on November 20, the event celebrated Higgins' two decades of chart-topping hits, emotional storytelling and unwavering authenticity.

The night ended with a powerhouse performance featuring Higgins alongside fellow performers Amy Shark, Angie McMahon, Gretta Ray and drum dynamo G Flip — who won “Song of the Year” for “The Worst Person Alive” . Together, they delivered a high-energy medley of Missy's most beloved songs.

In her emotional ARIA Hall of Fame Induction speech before the show, Higgins said: “I really need to focus. What an incredible honor to accept this award and to stand here tonight in front of all of you guys, my music friends, my music industry family. Some of you I have toured with for over 23 years. And I feel so lucky to have shared this journey with all of you.”

Higgins not only reflected on her career, but also made a strong call to action for the Australian music industry, bringing her support to homegrown artists.

“The young singer-songwriter just starting out won't be as lucky as I was,” she explained. “We need to continue to demand local content here. We can't lose Australian stories. We lose that, we lose who we are.”

Since her debut in 2004, The Sound of WhiteHiggins has been a force in Australian music. The album, which included memorable tracks such as “Scar” and “The Special Two”, was certified 12 times platinum and spent seven non-consecutive weeks at No. 1 on the ARIA Albums Chart. The sequel to-On a Clear Night (2007) and Ol' Razzle Dazzle (2012) — also peaked at No. 1.

Her latest album, The Second Actreleased in September via EMI Australia, continued the streak and became her fourth album to top the ARIA Albums Chart.

In a candid interview with Rolling Stone AU/NZ discussing her first full-length release in six years in September, Higgins explained: “I generally take really long breaks between albums and then when I come back, I immerse myself in the process. I'm very obsessed with it, and it becomes my whole life for a while. It is like the cycle of 'birth, death, rebirth'. Around and around.”

Missy also won Best Australian Live Act for her Second Act tour, which has sold over 100,000 tickets. Reflecting on the tour, she shared: “I was in tears at the start of this tour because I didn't know how I was going to sing these songs every night,” adding that it turned out to be the “best bloody therapy. “

When the news of her induction into the ARIA Hall of Fame was announced in September, Higgins said: “I feel very honored and grateful. So many artists that I love and admire are in the ARIA Hall of Fame, so it's a bit surreal to be joining them. This year was already really special, now this will make it even more memorable.”

The 2024 ARIA Awards were packed with unforgettable performances. The Pixies shocked audiences with a surprise worldwide TV exclusive of their classic 'Where Is My Mind'. Down Under support Pearl Jam on tour, 90s alternative rock icons also recently tour–tickets/”>announced their own Australian tourwhich will see them return to the country next year.

American country star Kane Brown joined Troy Cassar-Daley on stage for a heartfelt duet, with a surprise vocal appearance from Australian music legend Kasey Chambers.

Jessica Mauboy lit up the stage, teaming up with Best Hip Hop/Rap winners 3% and Presets' Julian Hamilton for a stunning rendition of “Won't Stop” and “Our People.” Rising stars CYRIL, Becca Hatch and Budjerah delivered a performance that highlighted the future of Australian music, while Ava Max brought a high-energy mix of her hits including 'Sweet but Psycho', 'Kings & Queens' and new her single collaboration “Forever Young” (ft. David Guetta and Alphaville).

Watch Missy Higgins and Friends play at 2024 ARIA Awards here.