AO Finals Festival 2023
Catch Vanessa Amorosi, Benee, Flight Facilities and stacks more at this debut Australian Open music fest.
Overview
When the Australian Open returns for 2023, it'll also serve up a few aces for local music-lovers — namely, as part of the inaugural AO Finals Festival, which is set to heat up Kia Arena with a program of live acts from Friday, January 27–Sunday, January 29.
The music fest is dishing up a ripper lineup for its debut run, too, curated with help from the respected music-heads at Untitled Group — the brains behind Pitch Music & Arts, For The Love, Grapevine Gathering and more.
The festival's first day coincides with global LGBTQIA+ event The Grand Slam, presented by Ralph Lauren. Legendary singer-songwriter and 'Absolutely Everybody' star Amorosi will help launch the musical offerings, joined by pop darling Montaigne and DJ Bertie.
Flight Facilities
Chasing that on January 28 (also the AO women's finals day), you'll catch New Zealand singer-songwriter Benee, renowned Gamilaraay artist Thelma Plum and party-starting six-piece Winston Surfshirt, along with dance favourite CC:DISCO!. And wrapping things up on AO men's finals day you'll have electro duo Flight Facilities, backed by Lastlings, Sydney's Willo and emerging Melbourne star Forest Claudette.
The gigs will take place in Melbourne's Park Kia Arena, with tickets at $34 for each day. If you're already heading courtside during the AO, you'll just need to drop $5 to upgrade your existing ground pass or Rod Laver Arena stadium ticket to include entry to the AO Finals Festival on any given day.
Benee
