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Audrey Nuna to headline AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™ opening ceremony
Perth: Adding to the excitement of the highly anticipated AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™, the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) and the Local Organising Committee have today confirmed KPop Demon Hunters star Audrey Nuna as the headline act at the Opening Ceremony on March 1, 2026.
Widely recognised as one of the most influential emerging voices in global pop culture, Audrey Nuna is best known for lending her singing voice to Mira in the global hit film KPop Demon Hunters and will take to the stage ahead of the opening match between Australia and the Philippines at Perth Stadium.

Offering fans a rare opportunity to see her perform live, in a special solo performance created exclusively for the Continental showpiece, Audrey Nuna is set to perform twice—ahead of kick-off as well as during a curated half-time show—marking the start of what is set to be a historic 21st edition of the competition and an unforgettable celebration of sport, music and culture.

 

Fresh off a period of unprecedented global success for KPop Demon Hunters, which broke streaming records worldwide and earned major international accolades, Audrey Nuna’s performance also promises to expand the reach of the AFC Women’s Asian Cup™ to a wider and younger audience, while ticketholders can also enter a competition for a chance to meet the pop sensation in person.

 

Audrey Nuna’s set will feature a mix of her solo material, alongside a special in-stadium performance inspired by her work on KPop Demon Hunters, crafted exclusively for fans inside the 60,000-seater venue.
Reflecting on her involvement, Audrey Nuna said: “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 honour, 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 and beyond.”
 
The AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™ will take place from March 1 to 21, across the host cities of Perth, Gold Coast, and Sydney, with 12 of Asia’s finest women’s national teams vying for continental glory.
 
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