| 1987 ARIA Music Awards | |
|---|---|
| Date | 2 March 1987 |
| Venue | Sheraton Wentworth Hotel, Sydney, New South Wales |
| Most awards | John Farnham (6) |
| Most nominations | John Farnham (10) |
| Website | www |
The First Australian Recording Industry Association Music Awards (generally known as the ARIA Music Awards or simply The ARIAs) was held on 2 March 1987 at the Sheraton Wentworth Hotel in Sydney with Elton John as the host. The awards were introduced by ARIA Chairman, Paul Turner, who explained the nomination and voting procedures. Presenters of the 20 awards included Slim Dusty, Basia Bonkowski and Donnie Sutherland. The ceremony was not televised. The most successful artist was John Farnham with his album (Whispering Jack) and its associated single, "You're the Voice" helping him win six awards.