AFL Grand Final 2024

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Katy Perry Takes the AFL Grand Final: Is It a Touchdown or a Missed Kick?

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Katy Perry is set to dazzle at the 2024 AFL Grand Final! But is she the right choice for Australia's biggest sport?

Get ready to rock, Footy fans! The 2024 AFL Grand Final is heating up as international pop sensation Katy Perry steps in to light up the Melbourne Cricket Ground on September 28. Known for her catchy anthems and spectacular performances, Perry is all set to take center stage and get the crowd buzzing. Move over Meatloaf โ€” itโ€™s time for a pop star to show Australian sports fans how to party!

However, not everyone is jumping on the Katy train. Social media has been ablaze with mixed reactions since the announcement, with some fans loving the idea, while others playfully roast Perry as she gears up for this high-profile gig. Baffled Americans have also jumped into the discussion, scratching their heads over what an AFL Grand Final even is, and if Perry is truly the appropriate choice for such a marquee event in Australia's sporting calendar.

The AFL is clearly trying to tap into international appeal with Perry's booking. After years of sports legends and Australian icons, it seems the league believes that bringing a global superstar will attract a fresh audience and tighten the bond between sports and entertainment. Can we expect an epic display of her greatest hits, or will we be wishing for a Meatloaf encore? Only time will tell!

Beyond the chatter about Perry, she isn't the first international star to perform in Australia, and she certainly wonโ€™t be the last. Artists like Madonna and Taylor Swift have graced the same stage, bringing glitz and glamour to our beloved sports events. Did you know that the AFL Grand Final is one of the biggest sporting events in the Southern Hemisphere and regularly draws crowds of over 100,000? With the pre-game entertainment now featuring stellar artists like Katy Perry, this year promises to be a memorable one for footy fans and pop lovers alike!

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Katy Perry to Perform at 2024 AFL Grand Final (Billboard)

The U.S. pop star will perform this September at the imposing Melbourne Cricket Ground, the venue for the AFL's showpiece event.

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Image courtesy of "Time Out Melbourne"

Move over Meatloaf, Katy Perry will perform at this year's AFL Grand ... (Time Out Melbourne)

The international superstar will perform at the MCG on September 28 for the major sporting event.

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AFL Focuses on International Entertainment with Katy Perry ... (Ministry of Sport)

The Australian Football League (AFL) has announced that international music icon Katy Perry will headline the Telstra Pre-Game Entertainment at the 2024 ...

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Wild reason internet's roasting Katy Perry (NEWS.com.au)

It's no secret Katy Perry's pop comeback has been a bumpy ride so far, but the social media backlash she's received for her latest high-profile booking ...

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Baffled Americans mock Katy Perry as they call AFL Grand Final ... (Daily Mail)

Katy Perry has copped more heat after being announced as the 2024 AFL Grand Final's headline act in September.

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Major star confirmed for AFL grand final (Yahoo Sport Australia)

The AFL has officially revealed Katy Perry will make her way down under to perform at the major sporting event. Picture: Instagram.

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