Anticipation around the recent live shows saw Empire deliver “one of the most stunning debut live performances ever” (Zan Rowe, Triple J), and as anticipation now grows around Empire’s upcoming ARIA Awards performance and noms they are off to a brilliant start after receiving three awards at the ARIA Artisan & Fine Arts Awards.

Emperor Luke Steele said from his home in Perth, “This record production was like quad chemistry, Mayes with the magic ear, Skittles, Sloan and Steele offering special ingredients. 4 scientists, 1 microscope, 1 formula.”

Also acknowledged were the creative visual team who work tirelessly alongside Empire Of The Sun to create and deliver the unique artwork and video clips that have become a synonymous part of the band’s image. Both Debaser and Mathematics have been part of The Empire family since the beginning and the stunning visuals they have created have taken on a life of their own and become almost as much of a talking point as the music itself.

Empire Of The Sun and those who work creatively with them were awarded in the following categories:

• Best Cover Art - Aaron Hayward & David Homer – Debaser
• Best Video - Walking On A Dream: Josh Logue - Mathematics
• Producer of the Year - Empire Of The Sun and Donnie Sloan with Peter Mayes