Australian Open Press Release, December 11, 2023
The Australian Open will showcase a range of international, Australian and local music acts as part of the second AO Finals Festival in 2024.British superstar acts Groove Armada and Rudimental, iconic Australian artists DMA’S and Ruel, and LGBTQI+ champions Peach PRC and Tash Sultana are just some of the acts confirmed for this year’s lineup.After a hugely successful sold-out AO Finals Festival at Kia Arena this year, the event moves to John Cain Arena for AO 2024, where up to 10,000 fans can enjoy the incredible line up.The AO Finals Festival will take place over three days at the AO, starting on January 25 which coincides with AO Pride Day, and continuing over the women’s and men’s finals on Saturday 27 and Sunday 28 January. It is the largest open air music festival staged at John Cain Arena in the history of the venue.“The AO Finals Festival was such a sold-out success last year so it was a very easy decision for us to move it to a bigger venue with bigger crowds, and that’s exactly what we’ve done hosting it at JCA”, Tennis Australia’s Chief Commercial Officer Cedric Cornelis said.“Finals Festival also brings a whole new audience to the Australian Open, and we want to further grow that opportunity this year.“The AO Finals Festival will be a perfect way to end what is shaping up to be an iconic AO 2024.”The lineup for the AO Finals Festival has been put together by Melbourne’s Untitled Group.“The Australian Open is one of the most loved events on Melbourne’s calendar, so there is no better time to bring together tennis and some of the best global music to the stage, right in the heart of Summer’s favourite tennis tournament,” said Untitled Group’s Music Programmer Pia Del Mastro.“Untitled Group are proud to return to the Australian Open in 2024, giving tennis and music fans alike an amazing day out, full of forefront artists across three jam-packed days of music festival entertainment.”Tickets for the event start at $69 and go on sale via Ticketmaster at midday on Wednesday 13 December.The full line up of the AO Finals Festival presented by Untitled Group and Australian Open is below:Thursday 25 January 2024 – AO Pride DayCo-headliners Peach PRC, Yaeji [USA]With special performance by AO 2024 Pride Ambassador Tash SultanaSupported by Anesu, Djanaba, DJ Luv YouSaturday 27 January 2024 – Women’s FinalDMA’s, Ruel, The Jungle GiantsSupported by Tia Gostelow, Mell HallSunday 28 January 2024 – Men’s FinalGroove Armada (DJ set) [UK], Rudimental [UK]Supported by Sunshine & Disco Faith Choir, Latifa Tee, Cooper Smith
