NRL grand final 2026: Amy Shark responds to resurfaced comments after gig announced
Australian singer Amy Shark has addressed resurfaced comments where she criticized the NRL for underpaying artists. She clarified that she loves the game and that her previous remarks were made in a specific corporate context.
Why it matters
The incident highlights the intersection of sports entertainment, public relations, and the ongoing debate regarding fair compensation for performers.
Share article Amy Shark has responded after her comments slamming the NRL resurfaced just hours after it was revealed she will perform during the grand final pre-game entertainment on Sunday night.
The Australian singer, whose real name is Amy Louise Billings, took to Instagram to quash any bad blood between her and the game.
Amy Shark is in a pickle after some scathing comments she made about the NRL last year resurfaced. Hanna Lassen/Getty
Billings shared a video of herself celebrating the Brisbane Broncos at a match last year, writing over the clip: “11 months ago. I love the game… don’t believe the noise.”
The response comes after comments she made at an AFL event in April last year began doing the rounds again on Friday.
Speaking to a room of VIP guests at the AFL’s Gather Round, Billings claimed the NRL had been underpaying music artists.
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