Kid LAROI are among the musicians performing at the 2024 ARIA Awards later this month on November 20.
The Aussie musician will make a homecoming when he returns for the Australian record industry's top awards ceremony, which is being held at Sydney's Hordern Pavilion for the third consecutive year.
Although the content of his performance has not been specified, The Kid LAROI is nominated in four categories at this year's awards, including Best Solo Artist and Best Hip Hop/Rap Release for the deluxe reissue of his 2023 album. The First Timewhich peaked at No. 24 on the Billboard 200 in August.
The Gadigal-born artist with Kamilaroi roots is also up for Best Pop Release for “Girls,” which debuted at No. 51 on the Billboard Hot 100 in July, and Song of the Year for “Nights Like This.” , which peaked just four spots higher at No. 47 that same week.
To date, The Kid LAROI has won three ARIA Awards from his 14 previous nominations, with Hot 100 topper 'Stay' – his 2021 collaboration with Justin Bieber – winning him Best Artist and Best Pop Release at 2021 and the award winning 'Thousand Miles'. awarded again next year.
Additionally, the ARIA Awards performance schedule will be rounded out by a number of Australian acts, which today include CYRIL, 3%, Jessica Mauboy, Presets' Julian Hamilton, Troy Cassar-Daley, Amy Shark, Angie McMahon and Teen Jesus. and The Jean Teasers.
2024 ARIA Hall of Fame inductee Missy Higgins will also perform on the night, performing a medley of her hits, joined by many of her friends and past collaborators.
The night will also feature a pair of American artists in the form of Kane Brown and Ava Max, with the latter performing her hits 'Sweet But Psycho' and 'Kings & Queens' alongside budding collaboration 'Forever Young', which was recorded along with David. Guetta and features vocals from original artist Alphaville. The track currently sits at No. 21 on Hot Dance/Electronic Songs, having debuted last week.
“It's been an absolutely massive year for Australian music and this year's ARIA Awards will present a landmark moment as our artists celebrate great success on the global and local stage,” said ARIA CEO Annabelle Herd. “The 2024 ARIA Awards nominees aren't just loved at home. They command audiences from Europe to the US and Asia and work with international icons while bringing a distinctly Australian perspective to the cultural conversation.
“With local and international stars joining us both on the red carpet and on stage, the 2024 ARIA Awards will celebrate Australian music's powerful role in the global conversation with some spectacular performances, unique collaborations and a few sneaky surprises. See you in two weeks!”