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The ARIA Awards were once known as Australia's musical 'night of nights', showcasing an array of performances from A-list stars after its first ceremony in 1987.
But fast-forward to 2021, and the event is much different to what it once was - with fans taking to social media to share their dismay over the 'lack of superstars' and 'woeful' presenting skills following Wednesday's live show.
Others couldn't quite believe that the event was shared 'live on YouTube from Taronga Zoo' in Sydney, while previous years it had been held inside mammoth venues across the city, including The Star.
Not impressed: Viewers were left disappointed with the 2021 ARIA Awards, which took place at Sydney's Taronga Zoo on Wednesday night. Pictured: Host Brooke Boney
'I’m old enough to remember when the #ARIAs used to be Aussie music’s night of nights,' one viewer wrote. 'Superstar after superstar. Performance after performance. Party after party.
'Fast forward to 2021 and it’s now airing live on YouTube from Taronga Zoo.'
'Used to never miss it when it was on tv back in the 90s,' another responded.
Shocked: Fans took to social media to share their dismay over the 'lack of superstars' and 'woeful' presenting skills on Wednesday's live show - but others were quick to compliment it
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