Rumours emerge that Katy Perry will play secret show in Melbourne ahead of her AFL Grand Final headline gig

Rumours emerge that Katy Perry will play secret show in Melbourne ahead of her AFL Grand Final headline gig

As an ardent fan of Katy Perry since her “I Kissed A Girl” days, hearing about her potential secret show in Melbourne has sent me into a whirlwind of excitement! I can almost hear the echoes of “Hot n Cold” and “Roar” reverberating through the streets of South Yarra as I imagine Katy gracing the stage at Poof Doof club. The thought of her launching her new album there, with her major gay following in tow, is just too enticing to resist!


As a lifestyle enthusiast, I’m buzzing with excitement to share some intriguing news! It seems the sensational Katy Perry might be sneaking in a surprise performance before she takes center stage at the AFL Grand Final next week. Keep your eyes peeled for this secret show!

It has been reported that the well-known singer, Katy Perry (age 39), who will be visiting Australia soon, is rumored to be organizing a performance at a popular Melbourne club.

There are rumors swirling that Katy, known for her large LGBTQ+ fanbase, might be attending the Poof Doof club in South Yarra this Thursday to debut her latest album.

On Friday, the Herald Sun stated that the widely recognized LGBTQ establishment, often frequented by international artists, has gained notoriety.

Katy’s new album 143 is scheduled to drop on September 20.

The pop superstar was confirmed to perform at the 2024 AFL Grand Final earlier this year. 

On Saturday, September 28, the main performer for the Telstra Pre-Match Spectacle is going to be the singer.

Katy expressed her eagerness in a statement, revealing her thrill to return to Australia and take the stage once more at the iconic MCG during the 2021 Toyota AFL Grand Final. She’s particularly looking forward to performing for what she considers the best and most enthusiastic fans the world has to offer.

Rumours emerge that Katy Perry will play secret show in Melbourne ahead of her AFL Grand Final headline gig

‘See you in September Oi Oi Oi!’ she joked.

Kylie Rogers, AFL’s Executive General Manager for Customer and Commercial Affairs, expressed her delight that she was chosen to perform by the AFL as well.

Katy Perry, a globally recognized music legend, has been delighting audiences worldwide with her number-one songs for quite some time now.

Rogers expressed his joy about her inclusion for our performance at the 2024 Toyota AFL Grand Final, where she’ll deliver an outstanding Telstra Pre-Game Show,” is one way to paraphrase the original statement.

The AFL consistently brings top-tier global performers into our sport, and it’s an honor for us to welcome Katy Perry to our lineup, where she will captivate a sold-out crowd at the MCG and millions of viewers worldwide.

Rumours emerge that Katy Perry will play secret show in Melbourne ahead of her AFL Grand Final headline gig

Following the disclosure by DailyMail.com, it appears that the announcement has been made because Katy is allegedly accusing others rather than taking responsibility for herself, as her return single, “Woman’s World,” did not achieve the desired success on music charts.

Initially peaking at number 63 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100, the feminist anthem soon dropped off the charts entirely.

Insiders claim she is desperately scrambling to devise a new plan to save her musical comeback.

As a devoted fan, I eagerly anticipated the lead single from my favorite artist’s upcoming seventh studio album, titled 143, which dropped last Thursday. However, upon its release, this track, marketed as a powerful feminist anthem, was swiftly criticized for being unoriginal, hypocritical, and formulaic instead.

The artist behind “Teenage Dream” was subjected to criticism too, not only for the sexually suggestive content in the accompanying video but also for continuing to collaborate with music producer Dr. Luke, who is 50 and has been involved in a widely publicized legal dispute with Kesha, aged 37.

Rumours emerge that Katy Perry will play secret show in Melbourne ahead of her AFL Grand Final headline gig

Katy seems worried about her album’s poor performance on iTunes since its release, and she’s asking her team for new ideas to help it avoid a similar fate.

In the meantime, Katy faced criticism from American fans following her announcement as the 2024 AFL main act, labeling the performance as a “step down” by herself.

Some baffled American fans some even went so far as to call the Grand Final a ‘made up event’.

On Thursday, the onslaught followed shortly after Pop Crave shared their announcement alongside a promotional image featuring Katy Perry grasping an AFL football.

As a devoted fan, I’m thrilled to share that come September 28th, 2024, I’ll be gracing the stage for the Telstra Pre-Game Entertainment at the prestigious Toyota AFL Grand Final! It’s Katy Perry who’ll be taking center stage. Can’t wait!

Despite the swift acknowledgement of puzzlement among U.S. fans, one supporter quipped, “Katy Perry seems to be associated with an unrecognized event,” while highlighting that Lady Gaga is often predicted to take the stage at the Paris Olympics.

In a similar vein, someone else posted a GIF of George Costanza from Seinfeld squinting, accompanied by the comment: ‘Is this some mysterious sporting event I’m not familiar with?’

Rumours emerge that Katy Perry will play secret show in Melbourne ahead of her AFL Grand Final headline gig

One commenter took a dig at the lacklustre performance of Katy’s recent singles, such as Woman’s World with: ‘She will be performing all her songs prior to 2018 because the general public doesn’t know anything recent.’

Although the AFL Grand Final is a highly anticipated sports event in Australia, a fan proposed that the artist’s concert booking might indicate a decline in the singer’s career trajectory.

‘This is a step away from opening car dealerships,’ they wrote.

On Thursdays, Australian Rules football enthusiasts took to social media platforms en masse to criticize the AFL following their decision to have Perry perform.

As an ardent admirer, I must say that the news about the renowned Roar hitmaker planning to appear at the September showdown in Melbourne Cricket Ground stirred up a wave of dissatisfaction among fans, with numerous individuals questioning the necessity for AFL to bring in foreign talents.

As a die-hard supporter, I firmly believe that the AFL Grand Final should shine a spotlight on some talented Aussie bands. Bring back @birdsoftokyo, they absolutely rocked it last time!

Additionally, someone else echoed a comparable opinion, implying that many artists brought in from abroad for the Grand Final had surpassed their prime or best-before period.

The commentator stated, referring to the AFL’s tradition of employing international entertainers, about a decade or so after their peak popularity, and another agreed, expressing that this would have been significant a decade prior.

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2024-09-20 14:24

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