DAY 1 – G FLIP
Tuesday, September 6- G FLIP
Wednesday, September 7- Artist to be revealed
Thursday, September 8- Artist to be revealed
Friday, September 9- Artist to be revealed
Saturday, September 10- Artist to be revealed
The AFL is pleased to announce Australian pop-rock artist G Flip will perform as part of the Telstra Half Time Entertainment at the 2022 Toyota AFL Grand Final.
G Flip will join international superstar Robbie Williams and a host of soon to be released Australian music artists in the Telstra Half Time Entertainment line-up as the Toyota AFL Grand Final returns to the MCG for the first time in two years.
The announcement comes as part of the AFL’s five-day celebration of the Telstra Half Time Entertainment which will see a new Australian act revealed each day from Tuesday September 6-Saturday September 10.
AFL Executive General Manager Customer and Commercial Kylie Rogers said it was pleasing to welcome several home-grown talent to the MCG to perform at one of the biggest games on the Australian sporting calendar.
“This year’s Telstra Pre Match and Half Time Entertainment is shaping up to be one of the greatest Grand Final music spectacles of all time,” Ms Rogers said.
“We know how brilliant our Australian music talent is, so we’re delighted to welcome G Flip and a host of home-grown stars to the MCG as we celebrate the end of the 2022 Toyota AFL Premiership Season and award this year’s premiers.
“I’d like to thank Telstra for its support of this year’s entertainment and look forward to seeing the return of 100,000 fans at the MCG on the last Saturday in September for this much-loved occasion.”
G Flip came onto the music scene in 2018, following the release of their breakout single ‘About You’ from their debut album ‘About Us’.
The Melbourne-born and LA-based singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist has received a host of music accolades including a Best New Music nod from Pitchfork, coverage from iconic publications Rolling Stone and L.A Times and has sold-out headline shows in Australia and overseas.
Previously headlining the pre-match entertainment at the 2021 NAB AFLW Grand Final, G Flip said they were looking forward to returning to perform in front of AFL fans.
“Performing at the AFL Grand Final is literally a dream of mine. It will be one of the biggest highlights of my life. I’ve grown up going to games since I was little. I’m a MCC member and have followed Collingwood since I was born. I even have a “GO PIES!” tattoo on me. I am beyond excited,” G Flip shared.
Telstra’s Head of Media and Sponsorship Genelle Sharples said, “this year marks the 20-year milestone of our brilliant partnership with the AFL and we’re proud to bring the music to the fans through the 2022 Telstra Pre Match and Half Time Entertainment back at the mighty MCG.
“Music is a wonderful way to connect people across generations through a joyous, shared experience - which is why we support sport and the arts through many of our important partnerships,” Ms Sharples said.
ABOUT G FLIP:
G Flip is the real thing: unfiltered, driven and bursting out of their bedroom with ideas to burn. In the last few years, Georgia Flipo has gone from unknown artist to international talent.
The Melbourne-born and LA-based artist, producer and drummer has won the hearts of fans and media both in Australia and abroad, scoring support from Rolling Stone, Pitchfork, NME and The FADER, among others. Their 2019 debut album has amassed more than 200 million streams to date and debuted #1 on the vinyl charts and #6 on the overall charts. For the past few years G has dominated the Triple j Hottest 100. Their live show has seen them play all over the world at festivals, venues and sold out US tours.
Originally a session drummer by trade, their music starts from the drums up. Lyrically, G Flip writes of relationships, heartbreak, and acceptance. Authentic, relatable and always energetic, G Flip is a bonafide powerhouse.
