Delta Goodrem will host this year’s ARIA Awards – as the ceremony goes ahead without a studio audience due to the coronavirus pandemic
Delta Goodrem will host the 34th ARIA Awards.
On Monday, the 36-year-old singer said she was ‘beyond honoured’ to be presenting the Australian music industry’s night of nights.
This year’s ceremony will be broadcast live on Channel Nine from Sydney’s Star Event Centre on November 25, but there will not be a physical audience due to coronavirus safety measures.
Hostess with the mostess! Delta Goodrem will host this year’s ARIA Awards, as the ceremony goes ahead without a studio audience due to the coronavirus pandemic
‘I am beyond honoured to be hosting the 2020 ARIA Awards, bringing to people’s homes the music that has meant so much to them this year,’ Delta said.
‘The Australian music industry has had a year unlike any other we have ever faced before, and I am so looking forward to celebrating with you all – albeit remotely, as we come together to recognise and celebrate how talented this industry is to a global audience,’ she added.
Delta is no stranger to the ARIAs, having been nominated 12 time in the past, including for Single of the Year for her 2003 hit Born to Try.
Music’s night of nights: Delta said in a statement: ‘I am beyond honoured to be hosting the 2020 ARIA Awards bringing to people’s homes the music that has meant so much to them this year’. No physical audience will be present, in compliance with COVID safe measures
ARIA achievements: Delta is no stranger to the Australian music award show, having been nominated for 12 awards in the past, including single of the year for her 2003 hit song Born To Try
ARIA chief executive Dan Rosen said he was excited about the Innocent Eyes songstress taking the reins of the awards show.
‘This year she has dealt with the challenges of 2020 by remaining creative whilst raising funds and awareness for people in need. I can’t wait for Delta to lead our reflection – and celebration – of a one-of-a-kind year,’ Mr Rosen said.
She follows in the footsteps of fellow Voice coach Guy Sebastian, who hosted the ARIAs last year.
Hitting the stage: Singer-songwriter and ARIA award winner Amy Shark will perform at the award show. She has been nominated for Best Pop Release, Best Female Artist and Best Australian Live Act for her latest single ‘Everybody Rise’
The performers on the night include ARIA Award-winner Amy Shark, who is nominated for Best Pop Release, Best Female Artist and Best Australian Live Act.
Tame Impala, who released their fourth album, The Slow Rush, in February, will also hit the stage.
The Perth outfit has received seven nominations this year, including Album of the Year, Best Group, Best Pop Release, Best Rock Album, Engineer of the Year, Producer of the Year and Best Video.
On stage: Tame Impala, who released their fourth album The Slow Rush in February, will also hit the stage to perform at the ARIAs. The Perth outfit have received seven ARIA nominations, including Album of the Year. Pictured is the band’s singer and guitarist Kevin Parker