Jonas Brothers to headline historic NFL halftime show in Australia
Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- The Jonas Brothers will perform at halftime during the NFL's first-ever regular season game in Australia at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.
- The game features the San Francisco 49ers against the Los Angeles Rams on Friday, September 11.
- The NFL's international schedule includes games in seven countries across four continents this season.
Global pop sensations the Jonas Brothers will headline the halftime show for the NFL's historic first regular season game in Australia. The concert will take place at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) on Friday, September 11, when the San Francisco 49ers face off against the Los Angeles Rams.
"We couldn't be more excited to perform at half-time during the NFL's first-ever regular season game in Australia," the Jonas Brothers said in a statement. "Playing at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground in front of such passionate Australian fans is an incredible honour."
The Grammy-nominated trio, known for hits like "Sucker" and "Burnin' Up," have sold over 20 million albums worldwide and recently received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Their performance is expected to draw a massive audience, both at the stadium and globally, as the game will be broadcast on Netflix in Australia.
We couldn't be more excited to perform at half-time during the NFL's first-ever regular season game in Australia. Playing at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground in front of such passionate Australian fans is an incredible honour.
Tim Tubito, the NFL's senior director of global game presentation and entertainment, emphasized the significance of the event. "The Jonas Brothers are global entertainers whose music connects across generations, making them the ideal artists to help us celebrate this historic game in Melbourne," Tubito stated. "We look forward to delivering a memorable half-time performance for our fans in Australia and those watching around the world."
The NFL's international series continues to expand, with games scheduled in seven countries across four continents this season. This landmark game in Melbourne marks a significant step in the league's global outreach.
The Jonas Brothers are global entertainers whose music connects across generations, making them the ideal artists to help us celebrate this historic game in Melbourne. We look forward to delivering a memorable half-time performance for our fans in Australia and those watching around the world.
Originally published by ABC Australia in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.