The Awards were held on 27 March 2009 at the Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre, Darling Harbour, Sydney.

The show's air date was originally announced on 16 February 2009[1] and the nominees for the show were announced on 19 February 2009.

[3][4][5] It was announced on 22 February 2009 that Fall Out Boy band member Pete Wentz would host the event.

[6] The public will vote for the winners of all eight categories with the voting commencing on 23 February and concluding on 25 March.

[8] On the show special appearances were made by Vanilla Ice, Ashlee Simpson and Wolfmother.