The Aporia · Tones And I reveals why she turned down NRL grand final

Tones And I, the Australian singer, declined an invitation to perform at the NRL grand final pre-match show on September 25 due to a prior engagement with rapper Macklemore in the United States. Her management confirmed the reason for her absence, disappointing rugby league fans who were looking forward to her appearance. ARLC chair Peter V'landys expressed his understanding and well-wishes for Tones And I regarding her decision.

Written locally by qwen2.5:14b on 2026-09-23, using this article's own text rather than the other coverage of the same event (that is the story summary below).

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The NRL grand final scheduled for October 4 at Accor Stadium will not feature headline pre-game entertainment after negotiations with Australian artist Tones and I broke down due to her prior commitments in America with Macklemore. The NRL had offered the performance role only three weeks before, on September 5th, but no deal was signed or confirmed in writing. This development left broadcaster Nine furious as pre-show entertainment is seen as crucial for drawing casual viewers to the event. In response, the NRL announced it would donate $1 million to junior rugby league instead of paying a major artist, reflecting ARLC chairman Peter V'landys's belief that investing in grassroots sports is more valuable than costly pre-game acts.

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“Both articles discuss Tones And I turning down an offer to perform at the NRL grand final, citing 'artistic differences' or personal reasons.”

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The Sydney Morning Herald · 0.90 cosine similarity

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“The articles discuss different points in time regarding Tones and I's decision to turn down the NRL grand final show, with one focusing on her current reasoning and the other on the recent offer she declined.”

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🔮 Fri, 11 Sept, 7:50 pm, Final score, Rabbitohs 10, Knights 20 Sat, 12 Sept, 4:05 pm, Final score, Warriors 16, Dolphins 26 Sat, 12 Sept, 7:50 pm, Final score, Sharks 26, Cowboys 16 Sun, 13 Sept, 4:05 pm, Final score, Panthers 19, Roosters 12 Sat, 19 Sept, 7:50 pm, Final score, Roosters 46, Sharks 10 Sun, 20 Sept, 4:05 pm, Final score, Warriors 10, Knights 12 Fri, 25 Sept, 7:50 pm, Game not started, Dolphins versus Roosters Sun, 27 Sept, 4:00 pm, Game not started, Panthers versus Knights Sun, 4 Oct, 7:30 pm, Game not started, versus Tones and I turns down NRL grand final pre-match show citing prior commitment with Macklemore In short: Tones And I will not appear as part of the NRL grand final's pre-match entertainment.

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Fri, 11 Sept, 7:50 pm, Final score, Rabbitohs 10, Knights 20 Sat, 12 Sept, 4:05 pm, Final score, Warriors 16, Dolphins 26 Sat, 12 Sept, 7:50 pm, Final score, Sharks 26, Cowboys 16 Sun, 13 Sept, 4:05 pm, Final score, Panthers 19, Roosters 12 Sat, 19 Sept, 7:50 pm, Final score, Roosters 46, Sharks 10 Sun, 20 Sept, 4:05 pm, Final score, Warriors 10, Knights 12 Fri, 25 Sept, 7:50 pm, Game not started, Dolphins versus Roosters Sun, 27 Sept, 4:00 pm, Game not started, Panthers versus Knights Sun, 4 Oct, 7:30 pm, Game not started, versus Tones and I turns down NRL grand final pre-match show citing prior commitment with Macklemore In short: Tones And I will not appear as part of the NRL grand final's pre-match entertainment.

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🔮 Fri, 11 Sept, 7:50 pm, Final score, Rabbitohs 10, Knights 20 Sat, 12 Sept, 4:05 pm, Final score, Warriors 16, Dolphins 26 Sat, 12 Sept, 7:50 pm, Final score, Sharks 26, Cowboys 16 Sun, 13 Sept, 4:05 pm, Final score, Panthers 19, Roosters 12 Sat, 19 Sept, 7:50 pm, Final score, Roosters 46, Sharks 10 Sun, 20 Sept, 4:05 pm, Final score, Warriors 10, Knights 12 Fri, 25 Sept, 7:50 pm, Game not started, Dolphins versus Roosters Sun, 27 Sept, 4:00 pm, Game not started, Panthers versus Knights Sun, 4 Oct, 7:30 pm, Game not started, versus Tones and I turns down NRL grand final pre-match show citing prior commitment with Macklemore In short: Tones And I will not appear as part of the NRL grand final's pre-match entertainment.

2026-09-23 · ABC News (AU)

Tones And I reveals why she turned down NRL grand final · assertive framing

Fri, 11 Sept, 7:50 pm, Final score, Rabbitohs 10, Knights 20 Sat, 12 Sept, 4:05 pm, Final score, Warriors 16, Dolphins 26 Sat, 12 Sept, 7:50 pm, Final score, Sharks 26, Cowboys 16 Sun, 13 Sept, 4:05 pm, Final score, Panthers 19, Roosters 12 Sat, 19 Sept, 7:50 pm, Final score, Roosters 46, Sharks 10 Sun, 20 Sept, 4:05 pm, Final score, Warriors 10, Knights 12 Fri, 25 Sept, 7:50 pm, Game not started, Dolphins versus Roosters Sun, 27 Sept, 4:00 pm, Game not started, Panthers versus Knights Sun, 4 Oct, 7:30 pm, Game not started, versus Tones and I turns down NRL grand final pre-match show citing prior commitment with Macklemore In short: Tones And I will not appear as part of the NRL grand final's pre-match entertainment. asserted

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Her management says she has "a prior commitment with Macklemore in America". asserted

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ARLC chair Peter V'landys says he wishes Tones And I well. asserted

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