My queer heart has never cared about footy more, as G Flip joins Kylie Minogue in the Telstra Pre-Game Entertainment line-up for the Toyota AFL Grand Final.
The AFL Grand Final on Saturday, September 26, just got a little bit more exciting. And I didn’t think that was possible.
On Monday, the AFL also announced that Australian music stars G Flip, Michael Paynter and Mike Brady will join Australia’s pop princess as part of the pre-game entertainment before the siren starts the match.
Kylie’s set is teased to be the biggest production ever staged at the MCG.
Kylie to perform at the AFL Grand FinalSource: Instagram
We couldn’t have been more excited when the collaboration was announced in March.
AFL Executive General Manager, Customer, Commercial and Technology Bec Haagsma shared that “We want them to feel the energy and excitement of Grand Final Day from the very beginning”.
With this line-up, I think we will.
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Welcome home G Flip
ARIA Award-winning, Melbourne-born artist G Flip will kick off proceedings ahead of Kylie’s highly anticipated opening set.
“The Toyota AFL Grand Final is a celebration of our game and its place in Australian culture, and we’re delighted to welcome G Flip, Michael Paynter and Mike Brady to this year’s Telstra Pre-Game Entertainment line-up,” Haagsma said.
“G Flip has had a huge year taking their music and unmistakable energy to the world, and we’re thrilled to welcome them home to light up the MCG on Grand Final Day.”
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“Michael Paynter is a remarkable vocalist who will deliver one of the day’s most important moments with the National Anthem, while Mike Brady’s Up There Cazaly remains synonymous with footy and Grand Final Day.
“Together with Kylie Minogue, this is a fantastic line-up for fans, whether they’re among the more than 100,000 people at the MCG or watching the broadcast across Australia and around the world.
“We thank Telstra for its ongoing support in helping us bring this memorable pre- game experience to fans everywhere.”
Michael Paynter, Mike Brady and G Flip.Source: AFL.com.au
Kylie’s pre-game show will run for 20 minutes
Kylie’s pre-game performance will feature cutting-edge staging, dancers, and visual elements never seen before at the event.
Mushroom Group CEO Matt Gudinski said, “We’re working closely with Kylie’s team to create and produce what will be one of the most memorable Telstra Pre-Game Entertainment shows yet.”
A Kylie Village will be set up in Yarra Park, which will also host an AFL and Kylie merch store.
For fans wanting Kylie and AFL memorabilia early, it will open on Wednesday, September 23.
We hear that Sunrise will host a Kylie extravaganza at Fed Square on the Friday public holiday. Have you got your hot pants ready?
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“The finals are off to a spectacular start,” said AFL CEO Andrew Dillon. “Kylie’s performance on Grand Final day is the biggest production and show we have ever produced.”
“We are so excited Kylie is coming home to perform on our biggest day in front of 100,000 at the G and millions more watching the broadcast.”
How can I watch if I can’t get tickets to the game?
The Telstra Pre-Game Entertainment will be broadcast live on Channel 7 nationally.
You can also watch via Network 7 and 7plus around the world.
The first siren will kick off at 2:30 pm AEST, with Kylie Minogue’s performance taking place beforehand.
And we can’t wait!
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