Amy Shark to lead NRL grand final musical tribute to Jai Arrow
The musical line-up for this weekend's NRL grand final pre-game entertainment has been revealed.
An all-star lineup of Australian musicians is preparing for this weekend's NRL grand final pre-game musical tribute to South Sydney Rabbitohs player Jai Arrow. Headlining the performance will be pop sensation Amy Shark, accompanied by members from Newcastle-based band The Screaming Jets, electronic duo Peking Duk, as well as rock groups Grinspoon and Teen Jesus and the Jean Teasers.
The talented group of artists will perform cover songs, including Gerry and the Pacemakers' "You'll Never Walk Alone" and a rendition of the Liverpool FC anthem.
The NRL had initially attempted to secure pop singer Tones And I for the pre-match entertainment, but their negotiations fell through due to Arrow's lack of knowledge about the plans for him to take a lap of honour on Sunday. Additionally, Arrow's management confirmed that the pop star was unable to attend due to prior commitments touring with Macklemore in the United States. As a result, the pre-match entertainment lineup has shifted to the all-Australian supergroup.
The on-ground tribute to Arrow will feature a series of cover songs, with the musicians' appearance fees being donated towards motor neurone disease causes. The NRL's decision to allocate money towards this tribute has sparked debate, with Australian Rugby League Commission chair Peter V Landys arguing that the funds could be better spent on underprivileged children who cannot afford to play rugby league.
Despite this criticism, V Landys emphasized that the league prioritizes the sport's priorities, stating that "people come to watch rugby league, not a pop concert."
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