The AFL is pleased to announce two-time ARIA award-winning pop rock group Lime Cordiale will perform in the Telstra Pre-Game Entertainment at the 2024 NAB AFLW Grand Final on Saturday, 30 November.
Fresh off the release of their 2024 album “Enough of the Sweet Talk” and their sold-out Australian tour of the same name, Lime Cordiale will set the crowd alight ahead of the 2024 NAB AFLW Grand Final, which will be played in the evening slot under lights for the first time in AFLW history.
Lime Cordiale are one of the hottest bands in Australia with a myriad of accolades including the 2021 ARIA Award for Best Live Act and 2020 ARIA Award for Best Breakthrough Artist, and the duo are nominated for two awards at the upcoming 2024 ARIA Awards.
The band, made up of brothers Louis and Oli Leimbach, are no strangers to Australian football, previously headlining the pre-game entertainment for the ANZAC Day match between Essendon and Collingwood in 2022.
Lime Cordiale has amassed more than 500 million streams on Spotify, 40 million Apple Music streams, and more than 30 million views on YouTube views. They are regulars on the international touring circuit having recently sold out shows in London, New York and across Europe.
Their infectious performances have made them one of the country’s most in demand acts, and Lime Cordiale duo Oli and Louis Leimbach said they were excited to perform as part of the biggest day on the AFLW and Australian sporting calendar.
“We’re so stoked to be turning it up under the lights at the AFL Women’s Grand Final. This event is so uniquely Aussie, and it gets bigger every year. Let’s go!!”
AFLW General Manager Emma Moore said the AFL is thrilled to have secured Lime Cordiale perform at the 2024 NAB AFLW Grand Final under lights.
“The AFL is so excited to have Lime Cordiale perform as part of the NAB AFLW Grand Final festivities as we celebrate another incredible season of AFLW,” Moore said.
“The Telstra Pre-Game Entertainment is always a highlight, and 2024 will see the pre-game show go to another level as the Grand Final takes place under light for the first time in NAB AFLW competition history. Lime Cordiale’s performance will be sure to get fans up and about for what will be an epic contest on the field.
“We acknowledge the support of our long-term partner Telstra and their backing of the Telstra Pre-Game Entertainment, as well as their dedication and support of the AFLW of many years. ”
Telstra Head of Brand and Sponsorships, Alita McMenamin said the 2024 Telstra Pre-Game Entertainment would be another epic performance and celebration.
“We are delighted to be supporting the AFL and footy fans to bring home-grown talent to the big stage for the AFLW Grand Final. Lime Cordiale are incredible performers and it’s sure to be a game we won’t forget. Bring on the celebrations!”
The artist who will perform the Australian National Anthem during the Telstra Pre-Game Entertainment will be announced Grand Final week.
The 2024 NAB AFLW Grand Final will take place on Saturday, 30 November with the venue and time to be confirmed following the results of the Preliminary Finals. Tickets for the 2024 NAB AFLW Grand will go on sale on Monday, 25 November.
Tickets will be $35 for adults, $5 for juniors (under 18) and $70 for a family ticket (two adults and two juniors), allowing juniors to attend for free.
The 2024 NAB AFLW Grand Final will be broadcast live on the Seven Network, 7Plus, FOX FOOTY and Kayo.
