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Tones And I NRL Grand Final Snub

22 Sep to 24 Sep

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Chris BarrettSydney Morning Herald
Myles Houlbrook-WalkABC News (AU)
Emma Joyce explains it to Steph HarmonThe Guardian

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Sydney Morning Herald22 Sep

Tones and I was offered the opportunity to perform at the NRL grand final three weeks ago, which she declined due to prior commitments in the United States. The NRL decided not to secure another performer for the October 4 event and will instead donate $1 million to junior rugby league programs. This decision comes after discussions about what songs Tones and I would play did not reach an agreement, highlighting…

Tones and I offered NRL grand final show only three weeks ago →2 articles from Sydney Morning Herald on this story

ABC News (AU)22 Sep

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…

Tones And I reveals why she turned down NRL grand final →

The Guardian24 Sep

Toni Watson, better known as Tones and I, reportedly turned down an offer to perform at the NRL grand final due to "artistic differences," according to NRL boss Peter V’landys. The singer’s management claims negotiations broke down because of scheduling conflicts with a U.S. tour involving rapper Macklemore. However, the NRL disputes this timeline and suggests Tones and I wouldn’t play her hit song “Dance Monkey.”…

Dance Monkey v the NRL: did Tones and I really turn down $90,000 a minute because she hates her own song? →

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Where to start Dance Monkey v the NRL: did Tones and I really turn down $90,000 a minute because she hates her own song? The Guardian

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24 Sep Dance Monkey v the NRL: did Tones and I really turn down $90,000 a minute because she hates her own song?Toni Watson, better known as Tones and I, reportedly turned down an offer to perform at the NRL grand final due to "artistic differences," according to NRL boss Peter V’landys. The singer’s management claims negotiations broke down because of scheduling conflicts with a U.S. tour involving rapper Macklemore. However, the NRL disputes this timeline and suggests Tones and I wouldn’t play her hit song “Dance Monkey.”…The Guardian
22 Sep Tones and I offered NRL grand final show only three weeks agoTones and I was offered the opportunity to perform at the NRL grand final three weeks ago, which she declined due to prior commitments in the United States. The NRL decided not to secure another performer for the October 4 event and will instead donate $1 million to junior rugby league programs. This decision comes after discussions about what songs Tones and I would play did not reach an agreement, highlighting…Sydney Morning Herald
22 Sep Tones And I reveals why she turned down NRL grand finalTones 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…ABC News (AU)
22 Sep Fallout with star leaves NRL with no pre-game entertainment for grand finalThe NRL grand final will not feature pre-game entertainment after negotiations with Australian singer Tones and I over her set list fell through. The NRL had previously aimed for a high-profile act but decided instead to donate $1 million to junior rugby league, reflecting its belief that such funds are better utilized in grassroots development rather than short pre-game performances. This decision comes despite…Sydney Morning Herald

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