Despite performing to more than 30,000 people at two sold-out shows at Madison Square Gardens, Australian DJ and producer Dom Dolla admits he was quite nervous accepting an ARIA award.

"I get quite nervous talking in front of people that aren't dancing, so forgive me," he said, after winning the gong for best dance/electronic release.

"I heard that Aussies consume more dance music than anyone per capita on earth, so this is really, really special to me."

After winning the inaugural global impact award, Dom Dolla, whose real name is Dominic Louis Matheson, gave a tip to young aspiring artists at home.

"Show up every single day and do it because you enjoy it and for no other reason," he said.

"I played birthday parties, in bowling alleys, and it's all the f***ing same. Don't worry about

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