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NRL grand final goes without pre-match entertainment after Tones and I deal collapses

NRL announces grand final will have no pre-match entertainment

2 Sep 22 2:55 AM · 6d ago · 4 articles · 1 source · development 2 of 3

The NRL confirmed negotiations with Tones and I had fallen through and said it would go ahead without a headline act for the first time since the league's inception in 1998. Instead, ~$1 million will be redirected to grassroots rugby league.

NRL announces grand final will have no pre-match entertainment
Sydney Morning Herald

“I'd prefer to see 20,000 underprivileged kids who can't afford to play rugby league play rugby league, rather than spend a million dollars on 11 minutes of a musical performance.”

Peter V'landys

Peter V'landys NRL chairmanTones and I Australian recording artistDavid Trodden NSWRL chief executive

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What was reported 4 claims about this development

  1. 3 outlets NRL grand final loses headline act for pre-match entertainment

    first by ABC Australia, 6d ago · also Herald Sun, ABC News & Headlines – Australian Broadcasting Corporation

    4 more headlines
  2. 2 outlets The day the music died at the NRL grand final? Say it ain’t so

    first by theage.com.au, 5d ago · also Sydney Morning Herald

  3. 2 outlets Fallout with star leaves NRL with no pre-game entertainment for grand final

    first by SMH.com.au, 6d ago · also Sydney Morning Herald

  4. 1 outlet Tones And I breaks silence on NRL grand final pre-match fiasco

    first by ABC News & Headlines – Australian Broadcasting Corporation, 4d ago

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