The NFL’s first regular season game in Australia brought the Jonas Brothers to the Melbourne Cricket Ground for the halftime show. The performance came during the contest between the Los Angeles Rams and the San Francisco 49ers, who met in Melbourne on Friday.
Songs Performed
The group ran through a selection of hits, including “Burnin’ Up,” “Sucker,” “Listen When Sad,” and “Year 3000.” They also covered Australian singer John Farnham’s 1986 classic “You’re the Voice.”
Statement From the Group
The Jonas Brothers announced their participation last month. “We couldn’t be more excited to perform at halftime during the NFL’s first-ever regular season game in Australia,” the group said in a statement. “Playing at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground in front of such passionate Australian fans is an incredible honor. We can’t wait to be part of this historic moment and celebrate with everyone in the stadium and watching around the world.”
The Game’s Result
The San Francisco 49ers won the game, with a 27-7 victory. Ahead of the game, Cody Simpson sang the official Australian anthem, “Advance Australia Fair.”
The Burning Up Tour
The Jonas Brothers are setting off on The Burning Up Tour All Over Again, which runs from Sept. 25 through Dec. 22. The band first hit the road for the Burnin’ Up Tour almost two decades ago.
New Single Debut
The group recently debuted a new single, “Listen When Sad,” live during a show at Madison Square Garden. They have yet to announce their next album.
Nick’s MSG Quote
Nick addressed the crowd at MSG about the new sound. “We’ve tapped back into a sound that was kind of the sound of the early 2000s,” he said. “To be honest, that was heavily inspiring to us. Bands like Switchfoot, Taking Back Sunday, Dashboard Confessional. We re-teamed with the producer of our self-titled album, A Little Bit Longer, and Lines, Vines and Trying Times.”
Tour Comparison
| Tour | Date Range |
|---|---|
| Original Burnin’ Up Tour | Nearly two decades ago |
| The Burning Up Tour All Over Again | Sept. 25 to Dec. 22 |
Album Status
A complete album has yet to be announced by the group as a follow-up to their recent work.
Timeline of Events
- The group announced their halftime performance last month.
- Jonas Brothers performed at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Friday.
- Cody Simpson sang the anthem ahead of the game.
- The San Francisco 49ers won the game, 27-7.
- The Burning Up Tour All Over Again begins Sept. 25.
Australian fans gathered at an iconic venue, and the group’s statement expressed how honored they felt to perform for them there.
Source: rollingstone.com
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