I think the reason is that LED signage is heavy and the outer walls on levels 3 and 4 of Shane Warne Stand will need to be strengthened to support it.
đŠđșAUSSIESđŠđș Iâm 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 the @Telstra Pre-Game Entertainment for the 2024 Toyota @AFL Grand Final. See you in September Oy Oy Oy #AFLGF pic.twitter.com/VvHCL7nShH
â KATY PERRY (@katyperry) July 24, 2024
I wonder how many complained when Robbie Williams was announced. Or I wonder if it has more to do with oneâs gender.
To me it should always be an Australian artist male or female, but I prefer to just care about the grand final game itself.
Americans donât care or understand AFL so itâs really shit to have American performers perform at a an Australian football grand final.
Thatâs just me.
The Grand Final is one of the most watched programs of the year - it makes some sense to get the best possible performer to do the pre-game entertainment.
I recall hearing that Michael Gudinski was instrumental in getting the performer for the Grand Final
Last time Katy Perry performed at the MCG, Melbourne was in lockdown a few weeks later. The AFL should be careful here.
I was at the 2022 grand final and the best thing about it was Robbie Williams.
Some argue Katy Perryâs Super Bowl performance ranks in the top 5 of performances so I think we are in for a good opening.
I donât see why you wouldnât? You could then make more money on replicas.
What is this?
Presume itâs the back half of Aussie, Aussie, Aussie (usually spelt âOiâ).
Katy Perry is a bit of a flop these days so canât imagine they had to twist her arm too hard. Still a name, but not in the stratosphere she was a decade or so ago.
Sheâs got an album to promote, and given her latest single crashed, sheâs going need all the help she can get.
Not sure who the AFL are trying to appeal to with this - is it those who grew up listening to Katy Perry, or is it those who listen to KIIS, Hit, etc.
I guess the sold out residency in Vegas constitutes a flopâŠ
Not like Robbie Williams was releasing music at number 1 when he performed. Yeah her most recent single flopped but she is one of the most successful female artists of our time. She is an absolute sensation when performing. She is there to give something to the non football fan. Because guess what football fans have the game.
Anyway on to afl. Always nice to wake up to a win against Carlton. I find their supporters so obnoxious. I have been to all games this year in Melbourne and I donât find any of the other teams supporters like this. Even Collingwood fans will turn to you and say that was a good goal or mark.
If youâre doing a residency in Vegas, youâre a bit washed TBH. Thatâs the whole part of getting a residency.
Didnât say he was. No one in their prime is going to do the AFL GF. Itâs not the Super Bowl.
Hasnât had a proper hit in about a decade - which is fine. As I said, still a name but she is no longer the force she was.
Ok?
Im not sure washed up is the right term. If U2 was playing at the GF the same wouldnât be said.
Harry Styles is also doing a stint.
Bit different doing the Sphere versus a hotel/resort. But even still, U2 are not the pull they once were. Itâs not a bad thing, just the life cycle of a major artist.
Maybe Taylor Swift can do the AFL final/a Vegas residency in 15 years.
Hey if they get Taylor swift at the AFL Grand Final in 15 years I would be all for it. Iâm glad they are putting more thought into the entertainment. I will go back to Robbie Williams in 2022 - I was there - it was fantastic to watch live and ended up being more exciting than the match. You pay so much to be there itâs nice to get something worthy of watching.
Katy Perry hasnât been idol and not performing she will give a great show to begin with.
I know a lot are saying they would like australian artists but itâs not like we have a huge list of Australian artists knocking down the door to play. When they got Tones and I the crowd was not into it.having artists from 10 years ago might resonate better.
Great job with the Olympics singing the Brisbane Lions team song in the opening ceremony this morning in French! A bit weird though that they only chose that one to do and none of the other teams or leagues from around the world.