‘I’m so excited’: Miley Cyrus to headline Melbourne bushfire relief concert with Lil Nas X, The Veronicas and more in March ahead of the Australian Grand Prix
Miley Cyrus is set to headline a bushfire relief concert at Melbourne’s Lakeside Stadium on March 13 in the lead up to the Australian Grand Prix.
The 27-year-old singer will be joined by an all star line-up, including American star Lil Nas X, British DJ Seb Fontaine and Australian pop duo The Veronicas.
Tickets for the World Tour Bushfire Relief fundraiser go on sale on Tuesday via Ticketek, with prices starting at $116.
‘I’m so excited’: Miley Cyrus is set to headline a bushfire relief concert at Melbourne’s Lakeside Stadium on March 13 in the lead up to the Australian Grand Prix. Pictured: Miley on February 8
Miley said on Sunday night: ‘Australia! I’m so excited to announce I’m headlining the World Tour Bushfire Relief charity concert on Friday March 13 in Melbourne.
‘Proceeds from ticket sales will go to Australian charities working to restore forests, wildlife and communities affected by the devastating fires.’
The American pop star has a very personal connection to Australia.
During her marriage to Liam Hemsworth, Miley would often stay with his family in Byron Bay, and would also explore Victoria with her now ex-husband.
All star line-up! The 27-year-old singer will be joined by an all star line-up, including American star Lil Nas X and British DJ Seb Fontaine. Pictured: Lil Nas X at the Grammy’s on January 26
Home grown talent! Australian pop duo The Veronicas (pictured) will also be performing. Pictured: The Veronicas on January 12 in Sydney
Miley is now in a relationship with Gold Coast native, singer Cody Simpson.
In January, Cody revealed he felt ‘helpless’ watching the bushfires crisis worsen back home in Australia, while staying with girlfriend Miley in America.
‘Watching my home burn from across the sea… I feel helpless. But there are ways we can all help,’ Cody wrote from Colorado, after spending the festive season in Tennessee with Miley.
Fundraiser! Tickets for the World Tour Bushfire Relief fundraiser go on sale on Tuesday via Ticketek, with prices starting at $116
The World Tour Bushfire Relief fundraiser in Melbourne follows the Fire Fight Australia concert at Sydney’s ANZ Stadium on February 16.
All 70,000 tickets for the fundraiser sold out within 24 hours, with Queen and Adam Lambert, Olivia Newton John and Alice Cooper headlining the event.
The 10-hour charity concert raised a staggering $9million for bushfire relief.
The event was hosted by comedian Celeste Barber, who has raised more than $50 million for bushfire relief via her own Facebook fundraiser.
Personal connection! Miley often stayed Down Under during her former marriage to Australian actor Liam Hemsworth, and is now dating Gold Coast native, Cody Simpson (pictured)