Its 8 days to go for the Cricket World Cup 2015 and on February 12, two days before the start of the tournament will see a gala event take place at Melbourne’s Sidney Myer Music Bowl. The World Cup 2015 Opening Event will see performances by popular Australians Jessica Mauboy, Tina Arena, Nathaniel and Daryl Braithwaite and they will be accompanied by the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra with Musical Director, Chong Lim, here.
Victoria’s Minister for Tourism and Major Events, John Eren, made the announcement from Melbourne’s Sidney Myer Music Bowl, where the gala event will take place on February 12, two nights before the MCG hosts Australia and England in the highly anticipated opening match of the tournament. “The ICC cricket World Cup is returning to Australia for the first time in 23 years and Melbourne is truly honoured to host the Opening event,” Minister Eren said.
A spectacular fireworks display and symbolic ‘World Cup’ moment will provide Melburnians and international guests with a night to remember, with Australia’s multi-talented export, Jessica thrilled to be performing live. “It is a privilege to welcome the ICC Cricket World Cup 2015 to Melbourne and Australia by performing at the Sidney Myer Music Bowl for the OpeningEvent in front of a number of teams, including Australia and England before their big opening match,” Mauboy said.
ICC Cricket World Cup 2015 Chief Executive John Harnden said: “It is fantastic to be working with the Victorian Government on this world-class event.”
“Tickets for the Opening Event were snapped up within minutes and we hope those attending will be even more excited with the calibre of artists revealed today,” Harnden said.
Jessia Mauboy to Perform At World Cup 2015 Opening Ceremony In Australia
