The AFL is pleased to announce multiple ARIA-Award winning, R&B-pop artist, songwriter and actress Jessica Mauboy will perform in the 2022 Telstra Half-Time Entertainment at the 2022 NAB AFLW Grand Final on Saturday April 9.
Bursting onto the scene in 2006, Jess has fast become one of the country's most celebrated entertainers, releasing six Top 10 albums, 16 x Top 20 Singles and recording more than 200 million streams globally throughout her career.
Collaborating with some of the music industry's biggest names including Flo Rida, Snoop Dogg and Pitbull, Jess has returned to the Australian music scene with her new single ‘Glow' which has been described as the soundtrack of summer.
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No stranger to performing on the big stage, the proud Kuku Yalanji and Wakaman woman said she was excited to be part of the 2022 Telstra Half-Time Entertainment.
"It's an honour to perform at the Telstra Half-Time Entertainment ahead of the 2022 NAB AFLW Grand Final this weekend," Mauboy said.
"The 2022 NAB AFLW competition has grown from strength to strength over the last six years, so I'm proud to show my support for women and be part of the most important day of the AFLW calendar."
AFL Executive General Manager Customer and Commercial Kylie Rogers said the league was delighted to welcome Jess to the biggest day on the AFLW calendar.
"The AFL is thrilled to have one of the country's much-loved artists perform in the Telstra Half-Time Entertainment this year," Ms Rogers said.
"Jess is a wonderful performer and role model for women and girls across the country, so we're delighted to welcome her to be part of the festivities to celebrate another year of elite women's football.
"With good weather, great entertainment, and free public transport available, there's no better time for fans of all ages to secure their ticket and experience the 2022 NAB AFLW Grand Final."
Telstra Head of Media & Sponsorship, Genelle Sharples, said the 2022 Telstra Half-Time Entertainment would provide fans with an unforgettable experience.
"Telstra is a proud supporter of women's football and is thrilled to be the presenting partner for the 2022 NAB AFLW Grand Final Entertainment," Ms. Sharples said.
"Jess is a fantastic performer who is sure to get the fans fired up during the Telstra Half-Time Entertainment, and we know it will be a wonderful experience.
"We're passionate about sport and the arts at Telstra and we're excited to see these two come together in the Telstra Half Time Entertainment for what will be an incredible spectacle."
Tickets for the 2022 NAB AFLW Grand Final are available via Ticketek, with prices frozen at $10 for adults, and FREE entry for competing AFLW Club Members and Juniors aged 17 and under.
The 2022 NAB AFL Women's Grand Final will be broadcast live on the Seven Network, FOX FOOTY, Kayo, and via the AFL Official App. The match will also be streamed live via womens.afl and the AFLW Official App.
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