The Vodafone MTV Australia Awards 2009 is the fifth annual MTV Awards show from MTV Australia. The Awards were held on 27 March 2009 at the Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre, Darling Harbour, Sydney.
Background information The show's air date was originally announced on 16 February 2009MTVAA Announcement. MTV Australia Awards Show Confirmed Billboard. Accessed 20 February 2009. and the nominees for the show were announced on 19 February 2009.Nominees Announcement. The Killers to headline MTV Awards SMH Online. Accessed 20 February 2009. The awards show will be produced by American producer Alex Coletti who produced the 2003 MTV Video Music Awards.Top US producer for MTV Australia Awards Northern Star. Accessed 20 February 2009.Top US producer for MTV Australia Awards The Daily. Accessed 20 February 2009.Britney/Madonna kiss producer on board for MTV Australia Awards The Australian. Accessed 20 February 2009. It was announced on 22 February 2009 that Fall Out Boy band member Pete Wentz would host the event.Pete Wentz to host Australian MTV awards, may bring Ashlee Simpson with him The Australian. Accessed 23 February 2009. The public will vote for the winners of all eight categories with the voting commencing on 23 February and concluding on 25 March.Chris Brown Included In MTV Australia Awards Noms Billboard. Accessed 6 March 2009. The show will be broadcast on MTV World Stage around the world.Mauboy to get big exposure at MTV Awards Nine News. Accessed 12 March 2009. On the show special appearances were made by Vanilla Ice, Ashlee Simpson and Wolfmother.
Performers The Killers Kings of Leon (Live via satellite from TSB Bank Arena, Wellington, New Zealand) SiaKings Of Leon, Sia Performing At Vodafone MTVAAs! MTV. Accessed 22 February 2009. The Fray ABC. Accessed 6 March 2009. Jessica Mauboy Kaiser Chiefs (red carpet)Kaiser Chiefs Performing At Vodafone MTVAAs! MTV Australia. Accessed 16 March 2009. Wolfmother
Presenters Audrina Patridge (red carpet) Lara BingleMore Vodafone MTVAA Presenters Announced! MTV Australia. Accessed 17 March 2009. Rhys Darby Dannii Minogue Duffy Mark Hoppus Delta Goodrem Estella Warren Vanilla Ice Robbie Maddison
Winners and nominees The winners are in bold.
Video of the YearPink – "So What" Beyoncé – "Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It)" Flo Rida feat. T-Pain – "Low" Lady Gaga – "Poker Face" Kings of Leon – "Sex On Fire" Best Aussie Best KiwiJessica Mauboy The Veronicas The Presets The Living End Gabriella CilmiNesian Mystik Cut Off Your Hands P Money Goodnight Nurse Ladyhawke Best Breakthrough Independent SpiritKaty Perry Lady Gaga The Ting Tings MGMT Empire of the SunSneaky Sound System Ladyhawke Sia Bliss n Eso Cut Copy Best Rock Video Best Dance VideoFall Out Boy – "I Don't Care" Kings of Leon – "Sex on Fire" The Killers – "Human" Paramore – "Decode" Kaiser Chiefs – "Never Miss A Beat"The Ian Carey Project – "Get Shaky" The Presets – "Talk Like That" The Potbelleez – "Are You With Me" Sam Sparro – "Black & Gold" Sneaky Sound System – "Kansas City" Best Collaboration Best MovesT.I. feat. Rihanna – "Live Your Life" Jessica Mauboy feat. Flo Rida – "Running Back" Jordin Sparks feat. Chris Brown – "No Air" Estelle featuring Kanye West – "American Boy" Kevin Rudolf featuring Lil Wayne – "Let It Rock"Britney Spears – "Circus" Pussycat Dolls – "When I Grow Up" Chris Brown – "Forever" Beyoncé – "Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It)" Madonna feat. Justin Timberlake – "4 Minutes"
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