Cody Simpson to sing Australian National Anthem on Melbourne Cup Day 2022

You’re more likely to see Cody Simpson perform in the pool than on stage these days, but he’ll take the mic at this key Melbourne event.

Singer turned swimmer Cody Simpson will return to the stage to sing the Australian National Anthem on Melbourne Cup Day.

Simpson, who performed at Flemington in 2015, will return to the track for the race that stops a nation on November 1.

“To be performing the Australian National Anthem on Lexus Melbourne Cup Day is an incredible honour and privilege,’’ Simpson said.

“Cup Week has been one of my favourite major events since I first visited Flemington in 2015. The Cup has a unique ability to unite people from all walks of life to celebrate elite athletes both equine and human, exhilarating racing action and electric entertainment.”

VRC Chairman Neil Wilson said Simpson was an inspired choice.

“Cody exemplifies the pursuit of excellence in both the sporting and the entertainment industry,’’ he said.

“Cody is an inspiring young Australian who shows us that when you work hard and put your mind to something, anything is possible and you can achieve your dreams.”

Cody Simpson will sing the Australian National Anthem at the Melbourne Cup. Picture: VRC

A teen-singing sensation, Simpson returned to the water in 2019 and represented Australia at the Birmingham Commonwealth Games this year.

The 25 year-old, who dates superstar of the pool Emma McKeon, won gold in the 4x100m freestyle relay and silver in the 4x100m medley relay.

Lexus Melbourne Cup Day features a stellar entertainment line-up including Birds of Tokyo, Sneaky Sound System and Baker Boy, who will all perform live in The Park, with entry free with every Melbourne Cup Carnival ticket.