Jonas BrothersAfter the line-up for the inaugural NFL Kickoff Festival was announced, fans of American football must have wondered: will there be a halftime show?
Today, that question has been answered. There will indeed be a halftime show, with one of the most successful groups of the 21st century headlining the proceedings.
The Jonas Brothers – featuring brothers Nick, Joe, and Kevin Jonas – will take to the stage on the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) on Friday, 11 September, as the Los Angeles Rams and San Francisco 49ers play before fans in Australia and across the globe.
Having sold more than 20 million albums and counting, with two Grammy Award nominations, 26 Billboard Hot 100 hits, three consecutive #1 debuts on the Billboard 200, and generating billions of streams, the Jonas Brothers will keep the party atmosphere high during their halftime show performance.
Fans in Australia and around the world can watch the Melbourne game and tune in to the halftime show on Friday, 11 September, at 10:35 am AEST (Thursday, 10 September, at 8:35 pm ET in the US). It airs on Seven Network in Australia, globally on Netflix, and on local broadcast stations in San Francisco and Los Angeles.
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“We couldn’t be more excited to perform at halftime during the NFL’s first-ever regular season game in Australia,” the Jonas Brothers commented in a statement.
They continued, “Playing at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground in front of such passionate Australian fans is an incredible honour. We can’t wait to be part of this historic moment and celebrate with everyone in the stadium and watching around the world.”
Tim Tubito, Senior Director of Global Game Presentation and Entertainment at the NFL, added, “Bringing the first-ever NFL regular season game to Australia is a landmark moment for the league, and we are committed to creating an entertainment experience that reflects the scale and significance of the occasion.
“The Jonas Brothers are global entertainers whose music connects across generations, making them the ideal artists to help us celebrate this historic game in Melbourne. We look forward to delivering a memorable halftime performance for our fans in Australia and those watching around the world.”
Charlotte Offord, NFL General Manager – Australia and New Zealand, said, “The Jonas Brothers are global superstars with an incredible ability to bring people together through music, making them the perfect addition to Australia’s first-ever regular season NFL game.
“We’re building an unforgettable experience for fans, and having an internationally renowned act like the Jonas Brothers perform at halftime reinforces the scale and significance of this historic event. We can’t wait to welcome our fans from across Australia and beyond for a truly world-class celebration of sport and entertainment.”
Victorian Minister for Major Events Anthony Carbines concluded, “Melbourne will showcase the very best Victoria has to offer to tens of millions of viewers around the world. Epic events like the NFL cement Victoria as the sporting and cultural capital of Australia and support thousands of jobs across the state.”
Yesterday (12 August), the roster of Australian artists soundtracking three days of NFL Kickoff Festival was announced. Festival favourites Peking Duk and indie-pop star Kita Alexander will kick off proceedings on Thursday, 10 September. Rising rockers Public Figures launch the excitement on match day, along with Aussie music icons Grinspoon and the party-starting Hot Dub Time Machine.
On Saturday, 12 September, the NFL Kickoff Festival concludes with a performance by electronic music pioneers Sneaky Sound System. More acts are set to perform across the three-day celebrations; they’ll be revealed in the coming weeks.
Tickets to the Melbourne game are now available via Ticketmaster.
