With the NRL and NRLW Telstra Premiership Grand Final only a few weeks out, we have received news about some of the entertainment that will complement the sports action that evening. One such headliner performance will come from the cast of TINA: The Tina Turner Musical, who will be doing a special performance during the event. This marks the 30 year anniversary since the late Tina Turner herself performed at the 1993 Grand Final.
Commenting on this announcement, NRL CEO Andrew Abdo noted that Turner’s 1993 performance was one of the ‘great’ Grand final moments:
Thirty years on, Tina Turner’s 1993 performance remains one of the great Grand Final moments. This collaboration is a perfect way for Rugby League to pay tribute to Tina and everything she did for our game, and it will be a special moment for fans amongst the outstanding entertainment on offer on Grand Final day.
Being the minds behind the Australian production, producers Paul Dainty AO / TEG Dainty and Stage Entertainment also included:
We are honoured that our production of TINA – THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL will headline the pre-game show at the NRL Grand Final, commemorating Tina Turner’s performance 30 years ago. Tina Turner is an icon in the world of music and entertainment, and her incredible journey from adversity to superstardom has inspired countless individuals around the globe. To have our production as the centrepiece of the NRL Grand Final entertainment is testament to the enduring power of Tina’s music and her indomitable spirit. Our cast and crew have worked tirelessly to deliver a performance that will be remembered for years to come.
Other entertainment lined up for the grand final include performances by Australian rock band, King Stingray. The five-piece from the Northern Territory, who perform in both English and Yolŋu Matha languages, will deliver the NRLW Grand Final pre-game show before returning to the stage in the build up to the NRL Grand Final.
