Tones And I reveals why she turned down NRL grand final

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Houlbrook-Walk, M. (2026, September 22). Tones And I reveals why she turned down NRL grand final. ABC News (AU). https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-09-23/nrl-grand-final-tones-and-i-pre-match-entertainment/107184040

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ABC News (AU) · collected 2026-09-22 · by Myles Houlbrook-Walk

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Tones And I, the Australian singer, declined an invitation to perform at the NRL grand final pre-match show on September 25 due to a prior engagement with rapper Macklemore in the United States. Her management confirmed the reason for her absence, disappointing rugby league fans who were looking forward to her appearance. ARLC chair Peter V'landys expressed his understanding and well-wishes for Tones And I regarding her decision.

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The NRL grand final scheduled for October 4 at Accor Stadium will not feature headline pre-game entertainment after negotiations with Australian artist Tones and I broke down due to her prior commitments in America with Macklemore. The NRL had offered the performance role only three weeks before, on September 5th, but no deal was signed or confirmed in writing. This development left broadcaster Nine furious as pre-show entertainment is seen as crucial for drawing casual viewers to the event. In response, the NRL announced it would donate $1 million to junior rugby league instead of paying a major artist, reflecting ARLC chairman Peter V'landys's belief that investing in grassroots sports is more valuable than costly pre-game acts.

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“The articles discuss different points in time regarding Tones and I's decision to turn down the NRL grand final show, with one focusing on her current reasoning and the other on the recent offer she declined.”

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