ARIA And EMI Music Unveil Robbie Williams As The 2009 ARIA Awards Special Guest Performer

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New York (Top40 Charts/ EMI Music) - ARIA (Australian Recording Industry Association) in conjunction with EMI MUSIC AUSTRALIA, is thrilled to announce ROBBIE WILLIAMS as special guest performer at this year's 2009 ARIA AWARDS, to be held at ACER ARENA on THURSDAY 26TH NOVEMBER.

Music fans will be able to witness the only live Australian TV performance of Robbie's new single "Bodies" via the Nine Network's telecast of the 2009 ARIA Awards on the evening of 26th November, followed by an encore screening on MTV Networks Australia.

ARIA Chairman, and President and CEO of Warner Music Australasia, Mr Ed St John, said today, "With Robbie Williams confirmed as the first live performer at this year's ARIA Awards, we are set for an absolutely stellar live event. He is a true superstar and someone that Australian music lovers have warmly embraced over the last twelve years. We are thrilled that Robbie is able to join us to perform his new single, and look forward to delivering one truly memorable music event".

Nine Network's Director of Sales & Marketing, Mr Peter Wiltshire, echoed this sentiment, saying "We are thrilled that Robbie Williams is this year's international guest performer at the ARIA Awards. Coupled with our local talent, we will be delivering a hugely entertaining TV event."

Robbie Williams returns to Australia for a three day promotional tour beginning on Tuesday 24th November and culminating in his ARIA Awards performance. Robbie's Australian visit will follow the 6th November release of his new album "Reality Killed the Video Star". The first single from the album, "Bodies", will be released digitally on 18th September. Both the single and album were produced by Trevor Horn and were recorded and mixed in London.

During his 12 year solo career, Robbie Williams' global album sales have reached in excess of 55 million. In Australia, album sales are over 2.5 million and Rob has reached the No 1 spot on the ARIA album chart three times.