STAN WALKER HEADING TO BLACKTOWN
The 2009 Australian Idol winner Stan Walker will perform live at the new home of AFL in Sydney’s West, Blacktown Olympic Park, on Saturday February 20 for the exciting NAB Cup match between the Sydney Swans and Carlton.
In an historic occasion, the February 20 game will mark the first ever elite AFL match at the home of Team GWS – the new AFL team for Greater Western Sydney.
Prior to the match Stan will entertain the crowd with some of the hits off his debut album ‘Introducing Stan Walker’. Fans will also have the chance to get up close to their ‘Idol’ when he visits the Team GWS tent to sign autographs.
Stan will also play an important role in the citizenship ceremony, which will take place on the ground at half time. Stan will sing the national anthem as the conferees from a number of countries including Sudan, Viet Nam and Lebanon receive their Australian citizenship.
“I’m glad that I have the chance to play a role in the citizenship ceremony. I want to represent Polynesian people, Aboriginal people, and other ethic groups, but at the very same time I also want to represent all young Australians,” said Stan.
“I am an absolute sports nut so I am just thrilled to be a part of such a great community event. I was lucky enough to grow up in both Australia and New Zealand so I was surrounded by so many great sports.
“I think deep down every musician secretly dreams of being a sports star, so this is probably as close as I’ll get to running out at a sports stadium.”
The night is going to full of entertainment for all the family, including a huge interactive kids zone with a live animal farm, fire brigade exhibition, face painters, temporary tattoo artists, and everyone’s favourite cartoon characters, Ben10, Homer and Bart Simpson.
Don’t miss your opportunity to be part of history for the first ever elite AFL match at Blacktown Olympic Park.
Tickets are on sale now through Rooty Hill RSL. Simply visit rootyhillrsl.com.au or call 02 9677 4916.
Gates will open from 5pm with the game commencing at 7:40pm.
Match Details
Saturday February 20
Blacktown Olympic Park, Rooty Hill
Gates open at 5pm
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