G Flip Exits Perth to Prepare for AFC Women's Asian Cup Closing Ceremony Performance
ARIA award-winning artist G Flip has officially left Perth to commence intensive preparations for their highly anticipated headline performance at the closing ceremony of the AFC Women's Asian Cup. The Victorian-born musician will take center stage at Stadium Australia in Sydney this Saturday, delivering a spectacular show before the tournament's final match between the competition's two best teams.
Relaxed Departure from Crown Perth
Looking remarkably relaxed ahead of what promises to be a demanding week of rehearsals and preparations, G Flip waved enthusiastically to cameras as they departed from Crown Perth on Monday afternoon. The artist expressed genuine excitement about the upcoming performance opportunity, stating their enthusiasm for both the musical showcase and the celebration of women's football.
"I'm excited to have the opportunity to perform at the closing ceremony and to help celebrate such an incredible moment for women's football," G Flip declared. "I'm such a big fan of women's sports and can't wait to watch the final match!"
Tournament Officials Praise Selection
AFC Women's Asian Cup Australia 2026 chief operating officer Sarah Walsh praised the selection of G Flip for the closing ceremony, emphasizing how the artist's performance would perfectly cap off what has been an extraordinary tournament. Walsh highlighted the incredible atmosphere created by both fans and players throughout the competition.
"Having G Flip headline the closing ceremony is the perfect way to close out a truly special edition of the AFC Women's Asian Cup and to celebrate the incredible atmosphere fans and players have created throughout this tournament," Ms Walsh explained.
Record-Breaking Tournament Attendance
The 2026 iteration of the AFC Women's Asian Cup has already established itself as the most highly attended edition in the tournament's history, with more than 223,000 fans attending matches throughout the competition and ticket sales surpassing the 300,000 mark. This remarkable attendance record has been achieved even before the semi-finals and final matches have been played.
Thousands of additional fans are expected to flood Sydney's Stadium Australia for what promises to be a spectacular conclusion to this record-breaking tournament. The combination of elite football competition and high-profile musical entertainment creates an unprecedented sporting and cultural event for Australian audiences.
Matildas' Path to the Final
Meanwhile, the Australian national women's football team, the Matildas, face reigning champions China PR in a crucial semi-final match at Optus Stadium on Tuesday. A victory for the Tillies would secure their place in Saturday's final, where they are expected to meet either Japan or Korea Republic, depending on the outcome of the other semi-final match.
The tournament has generated unprecedented interest in women's football across Australia and the broader Asian region, with the closing ceremony performance by G Flip serving as both celebration and culmination of this groundbreaking sporting event.
