Sam Smith Locked In For 2020 ARIAs Performance: 'I Am So Honoured'

Sam Smith

Sam Smith will share an exclusive performance for this year's ARIA Awards. 

The UK artist will perform at the iconic Abbey Road Studios in London, which will then be shared as part of this year's ceremony. 

"Australia has always held such a special place in my heart, and I am so honoured to be a part of this year's ARIA Awards!" said Smith. 

"I'll be crossing live from London with a very special performance for you all. I can’t wait to see you soon! - Sam x"

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"It is a great honour to be able to welcome one of the world’s biggest stars Sam Smith to this year’s ARIA Awards," added ARIA CEO Dan Rosen. 

"While the COVID pandemic means that our international guests cannot be physically with us, we are excited to take the ARIAs to the world’s stages. And what a thrill to have an ARIA performance from the world’s most famous studio Abbey Road. 

"We cannot wait to bring Sam from the hallowed Abbey Road to the 2020 ARIA Awards."

The announcement comes just a day after US artist Billie Eilish was also confirmed for this year's awards. 

This year's awards will take place on 25 November at The Star Event Centre in Sydney and will be broadcast across the Nine Network and YouTube. 

It was announced yesterday that Delta Goodrem will host the event, with Keith Urban, Tones & I, Tim Minchin, Briggs, INXS, Brooke Boney, Christine Anu, Guy Sebastian, Hamish Blake, Joel Creasey, Richard Wilkins, Sophie Monk and Tuma Basa & A$AP Ferg all confirmed as presenters. 

This year's nominees include Lime Cordiale, Sampa The Great, Tame Impala, DMA'S, Miiesha, Ruel, Violent Soho and more. See the full list of nominees here and click here for more details on this year's event.