Icehouse Added To Melbourne Cup Carnival Entertainment Line-up

Aussie rockers ICEHOUSE have joined the entertainment line-up for this year’s Melbourne Cup Carnival, taking to the Elms Live Stage as part of Howden Victoria Derby Day.

They join a roster of artists across electronic, pop, and R&B, with fellow Australian acts PNAU and FISHER already announced as performers, as well as UK crooner Craig David. Melbourne-based DJ and producer CYRIL will also perform ahead of PNAU’s set, while Little Fritter will warm up the crowd ahead of FISHER’s entrance. Across four days, the music programme will bring the heat to the Carnival.

ICEHOUSE will ring in the Cup Carnival for Howden Victoria Derby Day on Saturday, 1 November. PNAU will appear at the Lexus Melbourne Cup Day on Tuesday, 4 November, Craig David for Crown Oaks Day on Thursday, 6 November, and FISHER will close celebrations for TAB Champions Stakes Day on Saturday, 8 November.

In a statement, Victoria Racing Club (VRC) Executive Officer, Kylie Rogers, expressed delight with the entertainment line-up.

Rogers said, “Regarded as the world’s most vibrant horse racing event, the Melbourne Cup Carnival is a uniquely Australian celebration of sport, fashion, food, culture and entertainment. The Elms is the perfect example of this.

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“The Elms live stage will be the place for live music this November. With an exceptional line-up of local and international acts curated with the support of the Mushroom Group, all for the price of a general admission ticket, it’s set to be a spectacular Cup Week.”

Mushroom Group Chief Executive Matt Gudinski added, “The Melbourne Cup Carnival is always a highlight of the year, and we're thrilled to once again partner with the VRC to deliver an exceptional line-up of international and Australian artists for The Elms.

“Mushroom has long been a proud supporter of the VRC, and it's great to see this iconic event continue to embrace live music.”

Racegoers and music fans can enjoy the entertainment line-up as part of the price of the Flemington Pass, the general admission entry ticket to the races. For more information, head to the VRC website.

If you’re not attending but want to check out the performances, the action from the Melbourne Cup Carnival will be aired live and free across the Nine Network next month.