Katy Perry has officially touched down in Australia ahead of her performance at the AFL Grand Final this weekend, and she has, respectively, been all over our news feeds ever since. Not only did the pop star make headlines earlier this week for the announcement of her 2025 Australian tour, but she’s also been spotted hanging out with some of Australia’s favourite stars, including Content Creator and TikTok phenomenon Anna Paul and pop singer-turned-swimming sensation Cody Simpson, who will also take the stage at the MCG this weekend to sing the national anthem.
Katy is set to headline the pre-show entertainment, which couldn’t be more different to the acts from previous years. In 2023 iconic ‘70s rock band KISS took to the stage in their distinctive (and kinda scary) face paint, and theatrical costumes and in 2022 Robbie Williams wowed the crowd in a bright pink suit.
Following the announcement of our ‘Teenage Dream’ queen at this year’s big dance, there has been one question on everyone’s lips: how much is Katy Perry getting paid for AFL Grand Final performance?! The answer is an eye-watering sum. Read on (or if your bank account is feeling particularly dry RN, maybe don’t).
How Much Is Katy Perry Getting Paid for AFL Grand Final Performance?
Katy Perry is set to headline the pre-match entertainment at the AFL Grand Final on Saturday, September 28, 2024. To secure her performance, it’s reported that she’s being paid a staggering AU$5 million, according to the Herald Sun’s Jay Clark. This amounts to roughly USD$3,449,250.
This figure is believed to be her base payment before any royalties kick in. Royalties refer to payments made to creators (like Katy) or rights holders for the use of their intellectual property, such as trademarks, logos, or music. So, think of it like this: every time you hear a Katy Perry song associated with the AFL Grand Final beyond her initial performance this weekend, she stands to earn even more!
It certainly makes that long-haul flight from her mansion in Beverly Hills worthwhile.
How Many Songs Will Katy Perry Play?
Katy Perry is set to perform just five songs during her pre-match set, which breaks down to about AUD$1,000,000 per song. Wouldn’t it be nice!
In a recent press conference, she hinted that one of the songs we can expect to hear is her 2008 hit ‘I Kissed a Girl’ with a surprise Australian artist. And we like this!
Is Katy Perry Doing Any Other Performances in Australia?
The AFL Grand Final pre-match performance is reportedly the only show Katy Perry will be doing while she’s in town this week. However, she will return to Australia for a tour in 2025.
The star is embarking on her first Australian tour in six years next June. She will kick things off in Sydney at Qudos Bank Arena on June 9, before heading to Melbourne’s Rod Laver Arena on June 12 and 13. She will then perform at the Brisbane Entertainment Centre on June 17, before jetting to Perth for a show at RAC Arena on June 22.
