Next month's Australian Open is serving up a feast of music stars as part of its Finals Festival line-up.
To be staged across three nights at John Cain Arena during the tournament's finals weekend (25, 27-28 January), the action will be provided by the same team behind Beyond The Valley, Wildlands, Grapevine Gathering and Ability Fest.Things kick off on Thursday with a themed Pride Day featuring AO pride ambassador Tash Sultana, the 'Jungle' and 'Pretty Lady' artist having recently the 'Sugar' EP that features the 'James Dean' cut.
Tash will be joined by rapidly rising pop star and TikTok sensation Peach PRC (who was nominated in three categories at 2023 ARIA Awards) and NYC-via-Seoul electronic producer-DJ-vocalist Yaeji ('Raingurl', 'Passionfruit') who recently dropped the drum n bass pop belter 'Easy Breezy'.
Come Saturday for the Women's final, winner of Best Group at 2023 ARIA Awards DMA'S ('Silver', 'Delete) will take the main stage along with Australian indie rock royalty The Jungle Giants ('Used To Be In Love'), R&B, soul singer Ruel ('Painkiller', 'Dazed & Confused') and alternate singer-songwriter Tia Gostelow ('Strangers').
"Pumped to bring the racket to the Australian Open! See you there babe," shares The Jungle Giants. Adds DMA'S: "Can't wait to return to the iconic Australia Open. See you on the court!"
Then on Men's final day, the beats will be provided by international icons Groove Armada (DJ set) and Rudimental.
"The Australian Open is one of the most loved events on Melbourne's calendar, so there is no better time to bring together tennis and some of the best global music to the stage, right in the heart of Summer’s favourite tennis tournament," Pia Del Mastro, Music Programmer Untitled Group, says.
"Untitled Group are proud to return to the Australian Open in 2024, giving tennis and music fans alike an amazing day out, full of forefront artists across three jam-packed days of music festival entertainment."
Tickets are on sale.
Australian Open Finals Festival (Melbourne) takes place 25, 27-28 January.
AO Pride Day - Thursday
Tash SultanaPeach PRC
Yaeji Anesu
Djanaba
DJ Luv You
Women's Final - Saturday
DMA'SRuel
The Jungle Giants
Tia Gostelow
Mell Hall
Men's Final - Sunday
Groove Armada (DJ set)Rudimental
Sunshine & Disco Faith Choir
Latifa Tee
Cooper Smith