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Daily Mail
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Aussie icons Paul Kelly and Adam Briggs stun AFL crowd as they perform at the MCG in Melbourne
Australian music legend Paul Kelly and rapper Adam Briggs delivered a powerful performance at the MCG on Friday night, leaving footy fans stunned ahead of the Round 11 clash. The pair joined forces for a moving rendition of Briggs' iconic track The Children Came Back, captivating the packed crowd with their heartfelt delivery. Kelly, 70, cut a dashing figure in a grey blazer and matching trousers, teamed with a crisp black shirt. The acclaimed singer-songwriter strummed his acoustic guitar with emotion as he performed on centre stage. Meanwhile, Briggs, 38, brought his trademark energy and charisma to the night, belting out his verses with passion and purpose. From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the DailyMail's new showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. The First Nations star looked effortlessly cool in a blue jacket and black pants, clearly relishing the moment as he performed alongside Kelly and a live band. Their show-stopping collaboration set the perfect tone for the night, blending powerful storytelling with a celebration of resilience and Aussie music. Last year, Briggs set his sights on becoming an accredited AFL player agent and planned to undertake the AFL Players Association's accreditation course. The Yorta Yorta man is an actor, producer and political campaigner - but now he's looking at wearing another hat entirely. The Essendon supporter is currently part of a group of aspiring player agents who are seeking official accreditation, and will do the seminars and exam required for approval. Once the award-winning artist is accredited, he will be able to sign players and engage in contract negotiations. Briggs is a big fan of the AFL and has attended the Brownlow Medal count. As a child growing up in the Victorian town of Shepparton, his biggest hero was Indigenous footy star Gavin Wanganeen - who won the Brownlow for the Bombers in 1993. In 2023, Briggs famously pulled his support for the NRL side Melbourne Storm because one of the footy team's board members donated money to the No campaign. The Shepparton-born singer wrote a scathing letter to Storm chairman Matthew Tripp as he took aim at corporate director Brett Ralph for giving No campaign group Advance Australia a $75,000 donation prior to the referendum. Briggs - who was behind a viral Yes campaign ad explaining the Indigenous Voice to Parliament to two women at a pub - claimed the Indigenous Voice to Parliament No campaign had 'devalued my people and my Yorta Yorta / Wurundjeri identity'. 'It has heightened the stereotypes of devaluing our contribution to the Australian society and nationhood, and enhanced the burden of irrelevance. 'In doing so, it added to the already endless workload of myself, my father, and the Indigenous community.' Briggs said he and his father had supported the Storm since it was founded as a new NRL club in 1998 and had developed 'lasting friendships' at all levels of the club.
ABC News
11-05-2025
- Entertainment
- ABC News
'Love, From' Cameron McIntyre
Featured this week is new music from a young Melbourne musician who is really delving deep into the clarinet. His name is Cameron McIntyre, and he's been on the rise as a reeds player for the past few years after releasing a handful of acclaimed albums that explored traditional jazz sounds. McIntyre's latest effort is entitled 'Love, From', and it's a record that leans more into bebop than swing. Across the session, he joined a handful of rising stars on the Aussie scene - including guitarist Joe Zreikat and drummer Alex Keser, Mina Yu on piano, Tim Rex on bass and specials guests Rosie Stephen and Korri Macleod appearing as vocalists on a few numbers.
