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West Australian
20 hours ago
- Entertainment
- West Australian
Global pop sensation Katy Perry arrives in Perth for The Lifetimes Tour at RAC Arena
Global pop sensation Katy Perry has arrived in Perth, just hours before her show at RAC Arena. The 40-year-old is in Australia on her The Lifetimes Tour and is set to delight WA's adoring fans across two shows on June 22 and 23. On Sunday afternoon, the American singer landed at Perth Airport and was seen stepping out of her private jet. Perry attempted to make a stealthy exit with a swarm of black umbrellas escorting her into a black van parked on the tarmac. She kept her ensemble cosy and casual ahead of the highly-anticipated show, wearing a grey hoodie and black leggings, with a camel coloured trench-coat on top to keep out the cold. She accessorised with black sunglasses and sneakers. Perry announced her Lifetimes Tour five days after the release of her new album 143 and just days before she took the stage for the AFL Grand Final pre-game entertainment. Her tour originally included one concert each in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Perth but due to huge demand from her 'KatyCats', Perry added extra shows for all cities. Sunday's show will be Perry's tenth concert in Australia this month and comes after an overly enthusiastic stage invader interrupted her Sydney show on June 10. She was singing her 2008 hit Hot N Cold when a man crashed the Qudos Bank Arena stage and wrapped his arm around her. Perry quickly moved out of the man's reach as he kept jumping and dancing. Two security guards quickly rushed the stage, while the man tried to escape. Katy quipped: 'Well, there's never going to be another show like this. So just enjoy it, Sydney.' Whether similar scenes will play out in Perth, only time will tell. As of Sunday afternoon, tickets to both Perth shows were still available.
Perth Now
20 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Global pop sensation lands in Perth ahead of RAC Arena show
Global pop sensation Katy Perry has arrived in Perth, just hours before her show at RAC Arena. The 40-year-old is in Australia on her The Lifetimes Tour and is set to delight WA's adoring fans across two shows on June 22 and 23. On Sunday afternoon, the American singer landed at Perth Airport and was seen stepping out of her private jet. Perry attempted to make a stealthy exit with a swarm of black umbrellas escorting her into a black van parked on the tarmac. She kept her ensemble cosy and casual ahead of the highly-anticipated show, wearing a grey hoodie and black leggings, with a camel coloured trench-coat on top to keep out the cold. She accessorised with black sunglasses and sneakers. Katy Perry lands at Perth Airport. Credit: 7NEWS The American hit-maker is set to perform two shows in Perth at RAC Arena. Credit: 7NEWS Perry announced her Lifetimes Tour five days after the release of her new album 143 and just days before she took the stage for the AFL Grand Final pre-game entertainment. Her tour originally included one concert each in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Perth but due to huge demand from her 'KatyCats', Perry added extra shows for all cities. Sunday's show will be Perry's tenth concert in Australia this month and comes after an overly enthusiastic stage invader interrupted her Sydney show on June 10. She was singing her 2008 hit Hot N Cold when a man crashed the Qudos Bank Arena stage and wrapped his arm around her. Perry quickly moved out of the man's reach as he kept jumping and dancing. Two security guards quickly rushed the stage, while the man tried to escape. Katy quipped: 'Well, there's never going to be another show like this. So just enjoy it, Sydney.' Whether similar scenes will play out in Perth, only time will tell. As of Sunday afternoon, tickets to both Perth shows were still available.
Perth Now
12-06-2025
- Sport
- Perth Now
AFL grand final start time locked in
Tradition has won out and there won't be an AFL night grand final in 2025, with a daytime start locked in. Amid ongoing annual debate about shifting the game to a night-time, or even a twilight spot, AFL CEO Andrew Dillon confirmed the decider would start at 2:30pm. A day after Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge suggested a night-time grand final could impact celebration time, Dillon said there was no move to shift away from a timeslot which remains the preferred among most fans. The AFL Commission ratified the recommendation of a 2:30pm start at the Commission meeting in Melbourne on Tuesday. But the Commission will continue to review the start time for future grand finals. 'The Toyota AFL Grand Final is our competition's best moment, there is nothing like the roar that goes around the MCG when the ball is bounced to start the biggest game of the season.' Dillon said. Brisbane Lions players celebrate winning the AFL Grand Final after defeating the Sydney Swans at the MCG. Picture Lachie Millard Credit: News Corp Australia 'We will continue to work closely with our broadcast partner the Seven Network to create the most amazing sporting event in the country, both in the build-up during the week and on the last Saturday in September.' Beveridge, who has been involved in multiple grand finals at various club, including coaching the Bulldogs to the 2016 flag, said there was a key reason to play in the day time. 'Having experienced some success on that day whether it be with our club, the Hawks, the Pies at this level, or even at St Bedes, the simple thing for me is the winning team gets all night to celebrate,' he said. 'Regardless of what the best broadcast time is, but if you play a night time and the game finishes late at night, it would be a shame for the winning team to be too cooked to celebrate it.'
News.com.au
12-06-2025
- Sport
- News.com.au
The AFL grand final will again be a daytime affair, starting at 2:30pm in 2025
Tradition has won out and there won't be an AFL night grand final in 2025, with a daytime start locked in. Amid ongoing annual debate about shifting the game to a night-time, or even a twilight spot, AFL CEO Andrew Dillon confirmed the decider would start at 2:30pm. A day after Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge suggested a night-time grand final could impact celebration time, Dillon said there was no move to shift away from a timeslot which remains the preferred among most fans. The AFL Commission ratified the recommendation of a 2:30pm start at the Commission meeting in Melbourne on Tuesday. But the Commission will continue to review the start time for future grand finals. 'The Toyota AFL Grand Final is our competition's best moment, there is nothing like the roar that goes around the MCG when the ball is bounced to start the biggest game of the season.' Dillon said. 'We will continue to work closely with our broadcast partner the Seven Network to create the most amazing sporting event in the country, both in the build-up during the week and on the last Saturday in September.' Beveridge, who has been involved in multiple grand finals at various club, including coaching the Bulldogs to the 2016 flag, said there was a key reason to play in the day time. 'Having experienced some success on that day whether it be with our club, the Hawks, the Pies at this level, or even at St Bedes, the simple thing for me is the winning team gets all night to celebrate,' he said. 'Regardless of what the best broadcast time is, but if you play a night time and the game finishes late at night, it would be a shame for the winning team to be too cooked to celebrate it.'
Time Out
06-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time Out
Katy Perry at Melbourne's Rod Laver Arena: start time, set list, tickets and everything you need to know
Whether you love her or not, there's no denying that Katy Perry has a huge Australian fanbase – after all, it's no easy feat to sell out four shows at Rod Laver Arena alone. And after wowing the crowd at the MCG as part of last year's AFL Grand Final half-time show (where she performed with local legend Tina Arena), Perry is back with her first major tour in seven years. The Lifetimes Tour is every Katy Cat's chance to see the award-winning pop star live in a show that includes everything from aerial acrobatics and AI intelligence to lightsaber battles and dance breaks. Get ready to roar Melbourne, here's everything you need to know if you're heading along to see Katy Perry. When is Katy Perry in Melbourne? Perry kicked off her Aussie tour in Sydney on Wednesday, June 4. She's set to perform at Melbourne's Rod Laver Arena on June 7, 12, 13 and 14, with more shows to come in Sydney, Brisbane, Adelaide and Perth. All up, Perry is performing 15 sold-out gigs across the country. Who is Katy Perry's support act in Melbourne? Joining Perry as her support act for the Australian leg of the Lifetimes Tour is Kinder – a duo from Maitland comprising sisters Briony and Savannah Osei. The Ghanaian-Australian singers, songwriters and producers are known for blending dance, pop and Afrobeats, with their catchy tunes guaranteed to get the audience up and dancing. How to get to the Katy Perry concerts in Melbourne? Public transport is considered the quickest and easiest option. You can walk from Flinders Street Station (it's a ten-minute stroll via Birrarung Marr or the Tanderrum Bridge) or from Richmond Station or Jolimont Station. Tram 70, 48 and 75 also all have stops near Rod Laver Arena. Be sure to allow plenty of extra travel time in case of a disruption. There is parking available at the Eastern Plaza Car Park (Entrance D, Olympic Boulevard), and it's highly recommended that you pre-book your spot. Bookings close at midnight the night before the event. What time will Katy Perry come on stage in Melbourne? Gates will open at 6pm, and the Rod Laver Arena website has stated Kinder will come on at 7.45pm. Perry should be hitting the stage around 8.30pm. What can I bring to the Katy Perry shows? There are specific rules for what you can and can't bring to Perry's shows in Melbourne – here are the main things to remember. You can bring: One bag that must be A4 size or smaller – cloaking is available via the Information Desk (Gate 4) or Show Court 3. Make sure you've also got your card (or digital pay on your phone) because the venue is 100 per cent cashless. You can't bring: Professional cameras, audio recording devices, tripods, laser lights, illegal substances, alcohol, bicycles, scooters, skateboards, rollerblades/skates, glass, cans, metal or hard plastic containers, banners larger than 1.6 metres, musical instruments and any large item that can't be placed under the seat. Smoke and vaping is also not permitted with ten metres of the external doors. You can check the full conditions of entry here. Are there any Katy Perry tickets left in Melbourne? If you're doing a last-minute scramble for tickets to the Lifetimes Tour in Melbourne, there are still a handful available – you can try your luck at purchasing what's left here. What's the full set list for Katy Perry's Lifetimes Tour in Melbourne? Following Perry's first show in Sydney, we've got a pretty good idea of what fans can expect from the performance. And yes, before you panic – she's definitely playing 'California Gurls'. The 24-song set list is filled with bangers from across all of Perry's albums, including seven from the latest release 143. Check out the full song line-up below: Artificial Chained To The Rhythm Teary Eyes Dark Horse Woman's World California Gurls Teenage Dream Hot N Cold / Last Friday Night (TGIF) I Kissed A Girl Nirvana Crush I'm His, He's Mine Wide Awake Circle The Drain I'm Still Breathing Thinking Of You All The Love ET Part Of Me Rise Roar Daisies Lifetimes Firework Stay in the loop: sign up for our free Time Out Melbourne newsletter for the best of the city, straight to your inbox. A slick new three-level pub with panoramic rooftop views has opened near Southern Cross Station
