October 2008 is dominated by two era-defining events in Australian music.  

First, of course, is the star-studded 22nd annual ARIA Awards ceremony, staged at Sydney's Acer Arena on October 19. It's an evening that belongs to a new breed in Australian music, a collective of extraordinary young musicians whose music has spent the past year dominating charts and hearts both locally and across the globe.  

The night itself is punctuated by stunning live performances from award debutantes/major nominees Gabriella Cilmi, The Presets, Geoffrey Gurrumul Yunupingu, Sam Sparro and Faker.