Gossip Queen: Mike Brady, John Williamson to star in this year’s AFL Grand Final entertainment
Up there, Mike Brady! The musician and crowd favourite is part of the AFL Grand Final entertainment again this year — but which Aussie music legend is set to join him on stage?
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Two champions of Australian music are set to thrill the crowd at this year’s Grand Final with a 100,000-strong chorus guaranteed for their performances.
Mike Brady is understood to be returning to the MCG for the AFL’s biggest day next month to perform footy’s most-loved anthem, Up There Cazaly.
Brady has been a regular part of the Grand Final pre-game entertainment for many years and with good reason — the crowd love his Cazaly anthem.
This year marks the 40th anniversary of the song; a milestone worth celebrating.
Meanwhile is understood John Williamson will also be part of the pre-match festivities. Williamson, best known for his song True Blue, is expected to perform Waltzing Matilda.
Conrad Sewell is tipped to get the nod for National Anthem duties.
The biggest question — who will be the headline entertainment act — remains unanswered.
Various radio stations were bubbling on Friday with rumours that “The Greatest Showman” Hugh Jackman would be the star attraction. Sources yesterday said no act had been locked in as yet.
The net has certainly been cast wide.
Secret hopes that Kylie Minogue would be this year’s headline act were dashed last month owing to her international commitments.