A major star has been confirmed to play the 2024 grand final.
The AFL has officially revealed Katy Perry will make her way down under to perform at the major sporting event.
The pop star, 39, expressed her excitement about the gig at the MCG.
“I’m so excited to be back in Australia and back at the mighty MCG to perform in front of 100,000 of the best and loudest fans in the world at this year’s Toyota AFL Grand Final. See you in September Oi Oi Oi!” she said.
Perry, who has sold more than 143 million records globally, is known for chart-topping hits including Teenage Dream, California Gurls, and Dark Horse.
She recently announced the release of her sixth studio album, 143.
The singer has already dropped the album’s first single, Woman’s World, which has been branded a “catastrophic flop” by Rolling Stone.
AFL executive general manager customer and commercial Kylie Rogers said the AFL was thrilled to have Perry perform the Grand Final.
“Katy Perry is an international music icon who has been entertaining fans with her chart-topping hits for many years, so the AFL is delighted to have her join us at the 2024 Toyota AFL Grand Final in what will be a spectacular Telstra Pre-Game Entertainment performance,” she said.
“The AFL continues to attract world class artists to our game, and we’re honoured to have Katy Perry on board to entertain a full house at the MCG and the millions of fans tuning in across the world.”
Mushroom Group chief executive Matt Gudinski said he’s thrilled to have secured another global icon for the massive sporting event.
“The AFL Grand Final is Australia’s biggest sporting event and together with the AFL, Mushroom has delivered a stellar entertainment line-up year after year and 2024 is no different,” he said.
“Following the incredibly well received performances from Robbie Williams (2022) and KISS (2023) I’m thrilled that Mushroom has upped the ante once again, securing global icon Katy Perry for the 2024 Toyota AFL Grand Final.
“We are currently working with Katy Perry’s team and the AFL to deliver a show that’ll continue to be the pinnacle of sporting entertainment in Australia.”
It comes after a rocking performance by Kiss at last year’s clash between the Collingwood Magpies and the Brisbane Lions, which saw the Magpies score a nail biting four point win.
The US rockers performed classic hits I Was Made For Lovin’ You, Shout It Out Loud and Rock and Roll All Nite, having brought their signature flair of pyrotechnics and stage outfits while also recruiting an army of young dancers.
