News November 22, 2018

George Ezra confirmed to perform at 2018 ARIA Awards

George Ezra is the latest big name to be heading to this year’s ARIA Awards, with the English musician being confirmed today.

Over the last few days, we’ve slowly been receiving more and more info about the amazing musicians who will be appearing at this year’s ARIA Awards.

With just under a week to go until this year’s ceremony, we’ve seen the likes of Rita Ora, Troye Sivan, 5 Seconds Of Summer, and Amy Shark confirmed to appear.

Now, George Ezra is the latest big-name to be added to the list.

Having spent quite a bit of time atop the charts thanks to his single ‘Shotgun’, the 25-year-old shared his excitement regarding his upcoming performance.

“I’m very honoured and flattered to be invited to return to Australia to play the 2018 ARIA Awards with Apple Music,” he explained. “I’ve been preparing a very special performance of ‘Shotgun’ for you guys, and I’m so excited to share it with you. Hopefully, I will see you all there!”

Likewise, ARIA Chief Executive Dan Rosen echoed this excitement. “Off the back of his smash hit ‘Shotgun’, that spent 5 weeks at #1 on the ARIA Charts, we are thrilled to welcome George Ezra to Sydney to join us in celebrating the 2018 ARIAs with a very special performance,” he explained.

“Fans are in for a treat.”

Today’s announcement also sees the list of presenters at this year’s ceremony named as well, with the likes of Briggs, Gang Of Youths’ Dave Le’aupepe, Jimmy Barnes, Jessica Mauboy, and much more confirmed to be handing out the awards on the night.

Check out George Ezra’s ‘Shotgun’:

2018 ARIA Awards

Presenters

Briggs
Dave Le’aupepe
George Ezra
Jessica Mauboy
Jimmy Barnes
Mýa
Paul Kelly
Peking Duk
Richard Marx
Richard Wilkins
Rita Ora
Sheppard
Smallzy
Sophie Monk
Steve Kilbey
Troy Cassar-Daley
Troye Sivan
Vance Joy
Veronica & Lewis
Zane Lowe