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ARIA nominees announced
Former Australian Idol contestant Jessica Mauboy – in the running for seven awards - has received the most nominations following the release of her first album Been Waiting.
Empire Of The Sun, the electronic duo made up of Luke Steele and Nick Littlemore, has come in a close second, with six nominations.
This is the first nomination for these acts, who are joined by fellow newcomers New Zealand’s Ladyhawke, Melbourne indie band The Temper Trap, blues singer-songwriter CW Stoneking and indie poster girl Lisa Mitchell.
Also up for gongs are Eskimo Joe, Sarah Blasko, rock veterans AC/DC and The Presets.
British pop star Robbie Williams will be performing at the awards ceremony, which happens on November 26.
Source: News.com.au 
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Empire of the Sun is an Australian electronic music duo that formed in 2008. The duo is composed of Luke Steele of The Sleepy Jackson and Nick Littlemore of Pnau. The two met in 2000 after both being signed to the same record label. Luke and Nick knew that they instantly had a chemistry like no other. However, their commitments to The Sleepy Jackson (Luke Steele) and Pnau (Nick Littlemore) caused...
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go temper trap!
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