Kid LAROI Plays Intimate Sydney Show Before ARIA Awards

Over the weekend, The Kid LAROI took the stage at Nova's Red Room for an intimate show at Selina's Sydneythe legendary venue located in Sydney's Coogee Bay Hotel.

Known for its history of hosting iconic acts such as Midnight Oil, INXS, Nirvana and Foo Fighters, of Selina provided the perfect setting for an evening that showcased the Gadigal-born artiste's talent and connection with his fans.

LAROI opened the night with his latest track, 'Baby I'm Back', setting the tone for a stripped-down set reimagined with his chart-topping hits. “This is a little bit of a different show,” LAROI told the crowd, describing the performance as a chance to “have fun” in a more intimate atmosphere.

The intimate crowd of 500 was just treated to songs like “Girls,” “Nights Like This,” “Heaven” and the emotional “Where Does Your Spirit Go?” Between sets, LAROI genuinely engaged with fans, sharing anecdotes and surprising some lucky attendees with 'friends and family' tickets to his upcoming Sydney show.

One of the most memorable moments came when LAROI performed his worldwide hit “Stay”, asking the crowd: “Are there any Justin Bieber fans here?” Cheers erupted as he contemplated the partnership. “It was a pleasure to write the track with Justin. I still like the song after three or four years, which is surprising,” he shared.

The night ended on a high note with a powerful rendition of “Love Again,” a standout from her 2023 debut album The First Time. Fans sang along to every verse, highlighting the deep connection between the artist and his audience.

This performance comes just days before The Kid LAROI's highly anticipated appearance at the 2024 ARIA Awards, where he is nominated in four major categories, including Best Solo Artist and Song of the Year for 'Nights Like This'. The awards, which will take place on November 20 at Sydney's Hordern Pavilion, will feature performances from fellow Australian CYRIL artists Jessica Mauboy, Amy Shark and Hall of Fame inductee Missy Higgins.

LAROI's rise to global stardom has been phenomenal, marked by major Billboard milestones. In 2021, his collaboration with Justin Bieber, “Stay”, reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, making him the youngest Australian artist and the first Indigenous Australian to reach the top spot.

In the same year, his mixtape F— Love debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200, making him the youngest artist to do so since Billie Eilish in 2019 and the first Australian male solo act since Keith Urban in 2013.