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Usher, Salt N Pepa Lead RNB Fridays Live 2018 Line-up

Staff Writer

Party of the year?

Pic by Kurt Iswarienko
Pic by Kurt Iswarienko
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RNB Fridays Live is kicking things up a notch in 2018, with bigger venues, epic production and a star-studded bill headlined by superstar Usher and US rapper Lil Jon and partystarters Salt N Pepa.

The third instalment this November is promised to be its biggest tour yet, with seven hours of relentless R&B action, “tremendous” LED video screens, pyrotechnics and upgraded venues in Melbourne and Sydney.

Here’s the 2018 line-up:

Usher, Lil Jon, Salt N Pepa, T Pain, Trey Songz, Eve, Naughty By Nature, Ginuwine, Estelle, Next, Horizon and Yo! Mafia

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One more special headline act is expected to be announced as the event approached, while Fatman Scoop takes on the duties as host across the five-show run.

The tour kicks off at Perth’s nib Stadium on November 9 before taking on Melbourne’s Etihad Stadium on November 10, Adelaide Showgrounds on November 11, Brisbane Showgrounds on November 16 and Spotless Stadium, Sydney on November 17.

Staggered pre-sale commences next Wednesday, August 15, before tickets go on sale to the general public on August 20.