The Kid LAROI Performs Intimate Performance Ahead of ARIA Awards

The Kid LAROI took to the stage over the weekend Nova’s Red Room perform intimate performances selena sydneythis legendary venue is located within Sydney’s Coogee Bay Hotel.

Known for its history of hosting iconic acts such as Midnight Oil, INXS, Nirvana and Foo Fighters, Selena’s The party provided the perfect setting to showcase the Gadigal born artist’s talent and connection with his fans.

LAROI kicked off the night with his latest single “Baby I’m Back,” setting the tone for this stripped-down reimagining of his chart-topping single. “This is a little bit of a different show,” LaRoy told the audience, describing the performance as a chance to “have fun” in a more intimate atmosphere.

An intimate audience of just 500 enjoyed a performance of songs including “Girls,” “Nights Like This,” “Heaven” and the emotional “Where Shoulds Your Spirit Go?” In between tracks, LAROI chatted candidly with fans, Sharing anecdotes and even surprising some lucky audience members with ‘friends and family’ tickets to his upcoming Sydney show.

One of the most memorable moments was when LAROI was performing his global hit “Stay” and he asked the audience, “Are there any Justin Bieber fans here?” Cheers erupted as he reflected on the collaboration . “It was a pleasure working with Justin on this song. It’s amazing that I still love it three or four years later,” he shared.

The night ended with a powerful rendition of “Love Again,” a standout from his 2023 debut album first. Fans sang along to every lyric, emphasizing the deep connection between artist and audience.

The performance comes just days before The Kid LAROI’s highly anticipated 2024 ARIA Awards, where he’s nominated in four major categories, including Best Solo Artist and Song of the Year for “Nights Like This” . The awards ceremony is scheduled to be held on November 20 at Sydney’s Hordern Pavilion, with performances by Australian artists CYRIL, Jessica Mauboy, Amy Shark and Hall of Fame inductee Missy Higgins.

LAROI’s rise to global stardom has been extraordinary, marked by major Billboard milestones. In 2021, his “Stay” collaboration with Justin Bieber soared to No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, making him the youngest Australian artist and the first Aboriginal Australian to top the charts.

In the same year, his mixtape F – love The debut debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart, making him the youngest artist since Billie Eilish in 2019 and the first Australian male solo artist since Keith Urban in 2013.