2014 NRL Grand Final entertainment confirmed

Sony Music Entertainment Australia is excited to confirm that TRAIN and SLASH will be a part of the pre-game entertainment at the NRL Grand Final on Sunday October 5th.

TRAIN will perform a medley of their hits including ‘Hey Soul Sister' and ‘Drops Of Jupiter', as well as their new single ‘Angel In Blue Jeans', taken from their new album BULLETPROOF PICASSO.

"I became a big fan of rugby league last time we were in Australia and now we get to perform at the biggest rugby League event of all! We feel so honored and excited to be asked to be a part of the NRL Grand Final this year. Australia is an incredible place and this is an incredible event. Thank you for having us!!" - Pat Monahan and Train.

SLASH will make a solo appearance to perform his new single ‘Bent To Fly', which has recently been featured in the Nine Network's promotion of the NRL Final Series.

"I'm really excited to be in Australia and open the NRL Grand Final entertainment with our track 'Bent to Fly'. Australia is one of my favourite places in the world and I can't wait to play at such a huge event... it's going to be awesome." - Slash.

Both performances will be broadcast on the Nine Network from 6:30pm. The NRL Grand Final is one of the nation's most watched sporting events and is viewable worldwide.

Train will return to Australia in April next year for the annual Byron Bay Bluesfest - head to www.bluesfest.com.au for more information.

‘Bent To Fly' is taken from Slash's new album WORLD ON FIRE featuring Myles Kennedy & The Conspirators. He will return to Australia in 2015 along with his band for Soundwave Festival - head to www.soundwavefestival.com for more information.