Hot Chip & The Presets Lead New AO Live Opening Week Concert Series

Fresh from unveiling the line-up for its AO Live event next year, the Australian Open’s musical focus has expanded with the newly-announced AO Live Opening Week concert series.

Taking place from Tuesday, January 13th to Friday, January 16th at the TOPCOURT, the four-night series of shows will kick off the tournament in spectacular style thanks to a batch of local and international electronic icons.

January 13th will see English outfit Hot Chip performing live with support from Milo Eastwood and O Honey, while January 14th will see Elderbrook joined by Samantha Loveridge, Juno Mamba, and Jordz.

January 15th will see the Melbourne-born, LA-based DJ Cassian returning for a headline set with support from Willo, OLIIV, and bellxsxs, with the January 16 show headlined by Aussie legends The Presets as they’re joined by RONA., a Harvey Sutherland DJ set, and Post Percy.

“AO Live will open the tournament like never before. By presenting global talent such as Hot Chip, Elderbrook, Cassian, and The Presets in the vibrant atmosphere of TOPCOURT, we’re delivering a new way for fans to connect, celebrate, and feel the energy of the Open,” commented Live Nation Promoter Mike Ross.

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“AO LIVE Opening Week is all about starting the Australian Open with a bang,” added AO Entertainment Experience Producer Gus Carmichael.

“We’re bringing some of the world’s best electronic artists to one of Melbourne’s most spectacular outdoor stages – right under the city skyline at TOPCOURT.”

Following the completion of the AO Live Opening Week series, the previously-announced AO Live dates will take over John Cain Arena.

Launching on Wednesday, January 28th, these shows will feature performances from The Kid LAROI, Spacey Jane, The Veronicas and SOFI TUKKER, Peggy Gou, and a newly-announced date from Reneé Rapp.

Tickets to the AO Live Opening Week series go on sale from 12pm on Thursday, November 20th, while tickets to AO Live are on sale now.