The AFL will announce overseas superstar Katy Perry will headline Telstra Pre-Game Entertainment at the 2024 Toyota AFL Grand Final on Saturday 28 September.
With over one billion streams and 143 million records sold worldwide, Perry is one of the best-selling music artists of all time, with chart-topping hits such as “Roar,” “Teenage Dream,” “Firework ” and “Dark Horse. ” achieving multi-platinum status.
With a catalog with 148 platinum ARIA certifications, Perry has won countless music accolades, adding five American Music Awards, 16 ASCAP Pop Music Awards, five Billboard Music Awards, 14 People’s Choice Awards, and 4 Guinness World Records.
Perry, who recently announced her sixth studio album, 143, said she was excited to return to the MCG to perform in front of a packed house.
“I’m very excited to be back in Australia and at the mighty CGM to perform in front of 100,000 of the world’s loudest enthusiasts at this year’s Toyota AFL Grand Final. See you in September Oi Oi Oi!” said Perry.
While Perry performed at major sporting events, including the 2015 NFL Super Bowl XLIX and the 2020 ICC T20 Women’s World Cup, AFL Executive General Manager, Clients and Commercial Kylie Rogers said the AFL was thrilled to have her perform at Telstra Pre-Game Entertainment. .
“Katy Perry is a foreign music icon who has entertained fans with her hits for many years. The AFL is delighted to have her sign up with us for the 2024 Toyota AFL Grand Final in what will be an impressive pre-game Telstra. Entertainment performance,” Rogers said.
“The AFL continues to attract world-class artists to our game, and we revere having Katy Perry on board to entertain a sold-out crowd at the CGM and millions of fans around the world. “
Telstra director Brent Smart said Telstra is proud to sponsor the popular pre-game entertainment occasion for the fourth year in a row.
“It’s been a season so far and we’re looking forward to the AFL celebrating this year with Katy Perry at Telstra Pre-Game Entertainment. We are very excited to bring another world-famous artist to the MCG so we hope it will be one of the most memorable performances to date. “Katy Perry is one of the biggest stars in the world and we hope enthusiasts enjoy the display to kick off what is sure to be an exciting match,” said Smart.
Mushroom Group CEO Matt Gudinski Telstra Pre-Game Entertainment would remain the pinnacle of sports entertainment in Australia.
“The AFL Grand Final is Australia’s biggest sporting event and, combined with the AFL, Mushroom has delivered exceptional entertainment programming year after year and 2024 will be no different,” Gudinski said.
“Following incredibly well-received performances from Robbie Williams (2022) and KISS (2023), I am so happy that Mushroom have upped the ante once again, securing icon Katy Perry for the 2024 Toyota AFL Grand Final. Lately with Katy , the Perry team and the AFL will deliver a show that will continue to be the pinnacle of sports entertainment in Australia.
Katy Perry’s sixth studio album, 143, will be released on September 20 and can be pre-ordered HERE.
The AFL will verify further artists and activations for the 2024 Toyota AFL Grand Final in the coming weeks.