The MTV Australia Video Music Awards started in 2005 and is Australia's first awards show to celebrate both local and international acts.

The MTV Australia Video Music Awards commenced with its inaugural premiere in 2005 at Luna Park, Sydney, Australia. It was hosted by The Osbournes, With a number of guest stars, nominees, performers & presenters; the launch of the second AVMA (held at Acer Arena) was even more successful, with host Ashlee Simpson . The third annual Australian Video Music Awards was held at Acer Arena, with hosts Fergie (from the Black Eyed Peas) and Good Charlotte, as well as MTV's Laguna Beach star, Kristin Cavalleri.