Tooheys is raising a glass in celebration of ‘Tooheys On Tour’ receiving a nomination at the 2025 ARIA Awards.

The ‘Tooheys On Tour’ campaign, which brought live music to communities across Australia, has been nominated in the ‘Best Use of an Australian Recording in an Advertisement’ category for the Dune Rats’ version of Tooheys’ iconic ‘I Feel Like a Tooheys’ jingle.

The first ‘Tooheys on Tour’ dates in 2025 saw the brand collaborate with the ARIA-nominated, and self-proclaimed Tooheys lovers, Dune Rats, who added three additional pub stops to their summer tour. 

At the centre of the collaboration was a rock-inspired reimagining of Tooheys’ iconic jingle. In true Dunies style, the band closed each set with their own electrifying rendition, delivering an unforgettable finale that celebrates Tooheys’ legacy while embracing the power of live music.

Danny Beus from the Dune Rats comments “Hitting the road with Tooheys On Tour was such a blast. Playing sweaty pub shows, sinking a couple of cold ones, and seeing fans up close again reminded us why we love doing what we do. To see the whole thing get an ARIA nod is just wild, we’re stoked to have been a part of it.”

Lion Brand Director – Core Beer Karen Sterling-Levis said: “Music is a part of Australian culture, and Tooheys On Tour was our way of bringing people together in the most authentic way possible, sharing a Tooheys while enjoying great Aussie music. Being recognised by the ARIAs is an incredible honour and a testament to the creativity, passion, and collaboration that made this project possible.

“With the Dunies, we were able to revive the Tooheys jingle as the ultimate pub song for a new generation which we’re looking forward to continuing in years to come.”

Watch one of Dune Rats’ Tooheys performances here.

The winners of the 2025 ARIA Awards will be announced on 19 November at Sydney’s Hordern Pavilion.

Leading this year’s ARIA Awards with eight nominations is Ninajirachi, one of Australia’s most visionary forces in electronic music, who is contending for Album of the Year, Best Solo Artist, Michael Gudinski Breakthrough Artist presented by Spotify, Best Independent Release presented by PPCA, Best Dance/Electronic Release, Best Cover Art (Nina Wilson, John You, Aria Zarzycki), Engineer – Best Engineered Release (Thomas Purcell p/k/a Wave Racer) and Producer – Best Produced Release (Nina Wilson p/k/a Ninajirachi).

Global export Dom Dolla continues his meteoric rise as one of the world’s most in-demand EDM artists, securing seven nominations, including Best Solo Artist, Best Dance/Electronic Release, Best Australian Live Act presented by Destination NSW, Best Video (Kyle Caulfield & Shevin Dissanayake), Song of the Year, Engineer – Best Engineered Release (Dom Dolla) and Producer – Best Produced Release (Dom Dolla).

Amyl and the Sniffers have secured six ARIA Award nominations, including Best Australian Live Act presented by Destination NSW, Best Group, Best Rock Album presented by Tooheys, Best Video (John Stewart), Best Cover Art (John Stewart) and the prestigious Album of the Year. They join an acclaimed shortlist for Album of the Year alongside Missy Higgins (The Second Act), Ninajirachi (I Love My Computer), RÜFÜS DU SOL (Inhale/Exhale), and Thelma Plum (I’m Sorry, Now Say It Back).

Hilltop Hoods’ ninth studio album Fall From The Light has skyrocketed to the top of the charts, landing them five nominations, including Best Group, Best Hip Hop/Rap Release, Best Video (Roman Anastasios and Jordan Ruyi Blanch), Best Australian Live Act presented by Destination NSW and Best Cover Art (Sarah McCloskey).

Thelma Plum continues her incredible run this year, with five ARIA Award nominations including Album of the Year, Best Pop Release, Best Cover Art (Kira Puru, Em Jesen), Producer – Best Produced Release (Alex Burnett), and Best Solo Artist. In the coveted Best Solo Artist category, she joins a powerhouse line-up featuring BARKAA, Dom Dolla, Kylie Minogue, Mallrat, Missy Higgins, Ninajirachi, Paul Kelly, The Kid LAROI, and Young Franco, making it one of the most exciting and competitive fields of 2025.

View all the nominees here.