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ARIA Award winning sensations G Flip and Sampa the Great are set to light up the CommBank Women’s Ashes Day-Night Test at the MCG with two high energy performances.
G Flip will kick off the party on Day 1 (January 30) of the Test. Fresh from winning ARIA Song of the Year for the track “The Worst Person Alive”, G Flip’s energy and sound are sure to captivate the crowd.
The Melbourne born artist’s most recent album DRUMMER topped the ARIA Albums Chart the week of its release and won triple j’s 2023 J Award for Australian Album of the Year.
DRUMMER also saw seven songs voted into the 2023 Hottest 100 countdown, breaking the record for most entries by an artist in a single year.
On Day 2 (January 31), Sampa the Great will take the stage, bringing her unique blend of hip-hop, soul and jazz.
Sampa the Great, a Zambian singer, rapper, and songwriter, with strong links to Melbourne, burst onto the music scene in 2015 with her debut album, “The Great Mixtape.”
In 2019 she achieved critical acclaim with her album, “The Return” which won three ARIA Awards, from six nominations, Bandcamp’s Album of the Year, BET’s Amplified Artist of the Month, and the 2019 Australian Music Prize.
In partnership with the Victorian Government, the CommBank Women’s Ashes Day-Night Test will be an unmissable event with the inclusion of Ashes After Dark, to be held during the Dinner Break on Day 1 and 2.
Tickets for the CommBank Women’s Ashes Day-Night Test can be purchased here.
Cricket Australia Chief Executive Officer Nick Hockley said:
“The excitement is building towards the CommBank Women’s Ashes Series which will culminate with the first ever Day-Night Test at the MCG.
“We’re thrilled to have two incredible artists – G Flip and Sampa the Great – performing as part of Ashes After Dark and fans can expect two high energy and entertaining performances.
“We encourage all fans to get along for this historic occasion which will be a great spectacle both on and off the field.”
Victorian Minister for Tourism, Sport and Major Events Steve Dimopoulos said:
“Securing these performers is a massive win and the Women’s Ashes Test Match will be a memorable way to cap off a huge international summer of cricket and another iconic major event bringing fans from across Australia and around the world to our city.”
G Flip said:
“I can’t wait to perform at the Women’s Ashes Test at the iconic MCG. There is nothing quite like the energy of Aussie fans and playing in front of a crowd in my hometown.”
Sampa the Great said:
“I’m very excited to be performing on Day 2 of the Women’s Ashes Test. It’s a unique opportunity to share my music with a new audience and celebrate the power of women in sport and culture.”
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