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The AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™ has landed a major global music coup, with Audrey Nuna - KPop Demon Hunters star - confirmed to perform live at the tournament’s Opening Ceremony at Perth Stadium on 1 March, ahead of the blockbuster opening match between the Matildas and the Philippines.

Audrey Nuna is known to millions around the world as the singing voice of Mira in the global hit film KPop Demon Hunters. Her appearance at the Opening Ceremony offers fans a once-in-a-lifetime chance to see the star perform live, in a special solo performance created exclusively for the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™.  Audrey will treat fans to a special non-broadcast performance to be seen exclusively inside Perth Stadium.

Fresh off Oscar nominations for Best Animated Feature and Best Original Song for the film’s hit anthem “Golden” and following historic Golden Globe Award wins for the same two categories, as well as five Grammy Award nominations including Song of the Year,  KPop Demon Hunters has cemented its status as a global pop culture phenomenon.

The film has also become Netflix’s most-streamed movie of all time, breaking platform records and reaching audiences in every major market around the world. In addition, the KPop Demon Hunters soundtrack was a chart-topping phenomenon in Australia in 2025, spending nine weeks at No. 1 on the ARIA Albums Chart.

Taking to the stage before kick-off and again at half-time, Audrey’s performance will transform opening night into a landmark celebration of sport, music and culture, delivering an electrifying and unmissable start to what will be the biggest AFC Women’s Asian Cup in history.  

Audrey’s half-time set be an in-stadium exclusive performance, bringing one of the world’s most talked-about pop culture phenomena to one of the biggest stages in women’s football.

Adding to the excitement of opening night, a select group of ticket holders will have the chance to meet Audrey Nuna in person.  

The Opening Ceremony will kick-off what will be a record-breaking edition of the tournament and the biggest celebration of women’s football in the region, with Asia’s top 12 women’s football teams competing across Perth, Sydney and the Gold Coast from 1–21 March 2026.

On the pitch, the opening match promises to deliver just as much excitement, with Australia facing a Philippines side full of confidence after making history by winning the 2025 Southeast Asian Games in December.

With a global music star and a high-stakes opening clash, 1 March at Perth Stadium will be one of the must-see events of 2026.

Nina expressed her excitement at being part of such a prestigious event, stating: “I’m thrilled to be performing at the Opening Ceremony of the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™. Being a part of this celebration of female grit and excellence, alongside fans of music, culture, and football is a true honor, especially for my first time performing in Perth. It's going to be a very special and singular start to the tournament, an experience I'm excited to share with the people of Perth & beyond."

This sentiment was echoed by Chief Operating Officer, AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™ Sarah Walsh, who emphasised the importance of the Opening Ceremony in the context of the tournament.

“Securing Audrey Nuna for our Opening Ceremony is a major moment for this tournament and a clear reflection of the global scale and ambition of the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™. From the football to the fan experience, we are deliberately raising the standard across every element of this event, and bringing a global star of Audrey’s calibre to opening night matches the quality, competitiveness and world-class talent that will be on display on the pitch. It adds an unforgettable energy to an opening night that already promises a blockbuster match-up, an incredible atmosphere and elite football at the very highest level — and with tickets moving quickly for the Opening Ceremony and opening match, fans are urged to secure their seats now so they don’t miss out on this incredible experience.”

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