The AFL is pleased to announce that foreign rock ‘n’ roll giant KISS will host the 2023 Toyota AFL Grand Final at Telstra Pre-Game Entertainment.
The Rock N Roll Hall of Famers have released 44 albums and sold more than a hundred million albums worldwide. KISS is recently on tour as part of their “End of the Road” global tour.
Kylie Rogers, sales representative and visitor to the AFL EGM, said KISS is in a position to set the MCG on fire on the day of the Toyota AFL Grand Final.
“KISS will bring its power and showmanship to Grand Finale Day and showcase it to the 100,000 ‘G enthusiasts and millions of viewers across the country.
“Their reputation speaks for itself, they are guilty of some of the most productive displays in music history and we know that Gene, Paul, Eric and Tommy are sure to rock the MCG before the game. “
KISS said it’s an honor to perform on the AFL’s biggest day of the year.
“Thanks to Telstra, we will perform at the 2023 Toyota AFL Grand Final. We can’t wait to make rock ‘n’ roll history by betting one last time on Melbourne’s famous MCG.
“We are surely thrilled to perform in front of 100,000 football enthusiasts at the largest and most productive sporting event in the country!Get ready to ROCKear as we’ll be going full throttle on the ‘G. See you soon for that. ” September Day!”
Genelle Sharples, Telstra’s Director of Media and Sponsorship, said: “It’s an honour to host Telstra’s pre-match entertainment and we’re delighted to bring KISS to the MCG to celebrate one of the most important days on the sporting calendar. Telstra has been the proud spouse of the AFL for 21 years and in combination we are passionate about creating memorable reports for fans. We’re sure KISS will do just that.
Matt Gudinski, CEO of Mushroom Group, said: “The AFL Grand Final is one of the biggest events on our sporting calendar and we look forward to putting on a show with one of the world’s most iconic rock bands in the ‘G’.
KISS are currently on tour as part of their ‘End of the Road’ global tour and will be performing one last Australian performance in Sydney – THE FINAL CURTAIN – exclusively at Sydney’s Accor Stadium on Saturday, October 7. Tickets can be purchased through Ticketek.
The AFL will check more entrants for the 2023 Toyota AFL Grand Final in the coming weeks.
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As the number one American band at the Gold Record Awards of all time, and in every category, KISS can easily be named one of the most influential rock bands. The Rock N Roll Hall of Famers have released 44 albums and sold more. More than one hundred million albums worldwide. Honored by its peers, KISS won the illustrious ASCAP Founders Award in 2015.
More than 40 years of record-breaking world tours have brought KISS closer to their fans.
High-profile appearances come with the Super Bowl, the Winter Olympics, the Rockin’ The Corps concert, a FOX alliance with KISS that appears in several episodes of Family Guy, as well as two special guest appearances at the American Idol finals. KISS has been featured in major advertising and marketing campaigns by John Varvatos, Google Play, Hello Kitty and even appeared in a Dr. Pepper Super Bowl advertising and advertising campaign on his Hottest Show On Earth tour.
KISS is for many veterans’ organizations, including: The Wounded Warriors Project, USO, the U. S. Chamber of Commerce’s “Hire A Hero” program, and the U. S. Chamber of Commerce’s “Hire A Hero” program. The Legacy Organization in Australia, Help For Heroes UK, and The Dr. Pepper Snapple Groups Wounded Warriors. Support. Fundamentals.
The legacy of KISS continues to grow from generation to generation, transcending age, race and creed. The KISS Army’s unprecedented determination and loyalty to the “world’s most popular band” is a testament to the band’s unbreakable bond with their fans.
KISS will deliver an epic and monumental farewell display – THE FINAL CURTAIN – at Sydney’s Accor Stadium on Saturday, October 7.
Tickets will be purchased through Ticketek.
The Final Curtain show was announced via a national petition, with passionate KISS enthusiasts calling for the band to return for one more gig in Australia before ending their touring run with their final performance at New York City’s Madison Square Garden. York, December 2, 2023.