Melbourne Park is delighted to announce the unveiling of a commemorative star to recognise Australia’s highest-selling artist, global megastar, and hometown hero, Kylie.

Home in Melbourne for three sold-out concerts at Rod Laver Arena, Kylie was honoured with the star on Saturday afternoon by Melbourne Park CEO, John Harnden AM, in front of family and friends.

The star celebrates 35 years since Kylie first performed at Melbourne Park, and her run of sold-out shows brings her to a staggering 33 performances and over 386,000 tickets sold at this iconic destination for live experiences.

This makes Kylie one of the most successful artists to ever perform at Melbourne Park. 

Fittingly, Kylie’s star will be located in the forecourt in front of Rod Laver Arena, adjacent to Michael Gudinski’s statue. Gudinski’s touring business Frontier Touring has promoted every Kylie concert to date in Australia. 

Kylie said, “It’s hard to believe it’s been 35 years since I first stepped on stage at this venue, and I’m honoured to be acknowledged in this way in my hometown of Melbourne. It seems appropriate that MG will be watching over my star each day. ​ I’m incredibly thankful to all the fans that have attended my shows over the years.” 

Melbourne Park CEO John Harnden AM said, “Kylie has a longstanding and record-breaking association with Melbourne Park and it’s only fitting we celebrate her amazing legacy with this star, cementing her name in the history of this great destination for live events.” 

Kylie continues to Brisbane and Sydney with the Tension Tour before heading to Asia, Canada, North America, the UK, Europe and Latin America. 

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