Christine Anu is one of the most recognisable names in Australian music, but the My Island Home singer hasnt been to the industrys biggest awards night in 13 years.

On Wednesday the 50-year-old returned to the ARIA Awards after attending the event in 2007 when she was nominated for her ABC childrens album.

While the ARIAs will go virtual this year with no live audience or red carpet due, Christine said the coronavirus pandemic hasnt erased all aspects.