A number of massive international and local names have been confirmed to present and perform at this year’s ARIA Awards.
Joining the already-announced Sienna Spiro on the performers’ lineup at the event, going ahead at Sydney’s Hordern Pavilion on Wednesday, November 18th, are Genesis Owusu, Ecca Vandal, DMA’S, 3%, Scribe and Fred Leone, BOY SODA and newly-inducted ARIA Hall of Famers, Spiderbait.
Meanwhile, alongside Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald, presenters confirmed for the ceremony include Tame Impala, Melanie C, Jimmy Barnes, The Veronicas, BLUSHER, Jack River, Baker Boy, Gretta Ray, Keli Holiday, KLP, Vika & Linda, Ladyhawke, Jack Gray, The Temper Trap, Tim Minchin, Nikki Webster, Emma Donovan, Fanny Lumsden, Ben Lee, Tash Sultana, Mark Seymour, Andrea Lam, and G Flip.
“It’s no small feat to decide who will have the privilege of playing the 40th ARIA Awards,” ARIA CEO Annabelle Herd said.
“A lot of people have put everything they have into making this incredible night a celebration of the human stories and artistry Australian music has delivered over four massive decades, while finding a way to thrill us with what’s still around the corner. I’m proud to say this lineup achieves that in spades. Australian music is being heard all over the world.
“On Wednesday, 18 November the whole country gets to celebrate it together. We can’t wait to see everyone at the Hordern!”
The announcement comes shortly after this year’s nominees were revealed, with Genesis Owusu and Tame Impala leading the field on eight nominations apiece. Ecca Vandal follows with seven nominations, while Baker Boy, BOY SODA, G Flip, Miss Kaninna and Ninajirachi are each up for five awards. DMA’S, Dom Dolla and Troye Sivan have four nominations each.
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Owusu and Tame Impala will face off in several of the night’s biggest categories, including Album of the Year and Best Solo Artist, as well as Best Alternative Release, which returns to the ARIAs for the first time since 2016.
