REVEALED: Rock legends 'turned down $20M offer to headline AFL final' before Katy Perry nabbed $5M payday for the sporting spectacular READ MORE: Katy Perry's very unlikely link to Rebecca Judd and Nadia Bartel is revealed after her AFL Grand Final performance By Ali Daher For Daily Mail Australia Published: 03:55, 29 September 2024 | Updated: 03:55, 29 September 2024 e-mail 43 shares View comments One of the world's most iconic rock bands reportedly turned down an eye-watering $20million offer to headline the AFL Grand Final's pre-game entertainment. Instead, organisers turned to pop superstar Katy Perry , who took home $5million to wow the crowds with a spectacular performance at the MCG on Saturday. AFL bosses were said to be keen to secure The Rolling Stones - made up of Mick Jagger , Keith Richards and Ronnie Wood - for the highly-sought-after headlining slot.
The rock icons, who recently embarked on a successful US tour to promote their latest album Hackney Diamonds , would have been a dream act for the AFL final. However, negotiations reportedly hit a roadblock when the AFL baulked at the hefty price tag for the brief 20-minute headlining slot. In the end, the decision saved organisers a massive $15million, as Perry was reportedly signed on for a comparatively modest $5million - though Aussies were still left shocked by the multi-million payday.
Radio host Ross Stevenson shed light on the negotiations, telling 3AW listeners: 'A very senior source at the AFL told me the.
