Global dance sensations PNAU to perform at Flemington on Lexus Melbourne Cup Day

Racegoers can revel in the electrifying beats of PNAU with the Australian dance duo promising an unforgettable live performance including global smash hits Cold Heart and Chameleon after the race that stops a nation®.

PNAU will also amplify the crowd and build excitement with a special performance as part of the Nine Broadcast ahead of the arrival of the Lexus Melbourne Cup trophy just prior to Australia’s most iconic race. 

PNAU is the multi-platinum-selling, ARIA award-winning electronic act of Nick Littlemore and Peter Mayes.  In recent years PNAU have found massive global success with their Elton John and Dua Lipa recording Cold Heart with the single being nominated for Song of the Year at the Brit Awards and picking up a Billboard Award for Top Dance/Electronic Song, surpassing over three billion streams in the process.

Last year PNAU released their sixth studio album Hyperbolic, featuring collaborations with Khalid, Bebe Rexha, Troye Sivan, Empire of the Sun and more. Recently PNAU have been tapped to remix artists like Coldplay, Sophie Ellis Bextor and Parcels, with their production prowess in more demand than ever.

VRC Chief Executive Officer Kylie Rogers said PNAU is an exceptional fit to celebrate Lexus Melbourne Cup Day. 

“Securing PNAU to perform and celebrate with thousands of racegoers post the race that stops the nation is truly exciting.  We can’t wait for the guys to bring their incredible dance hits and energy to the Live Stage in The Elms on Lexus Melbourne Cup Day,” Ms Rogers said.

PNAU are thrilled to be returning to Australia in November and performing for the first time at the Melbourne Cup Carnival.

“We always love coming home to play in Australia. We can’t wait to experience the incredible energy of Cup Day and dance with you all.” PNAU said.

PNAU will also perform as part of the broadcast for 101.9 The Fox’s Fifi, Fev & Nick – Live from the Lexus Melbourne Cup Eve Party at Crown! - hosted at Marmont on the Crown Riverwalk from 5pm – 7pm on Monday 3 November.

This year, the world-class entertainment stage, moves to The Elms at the end of the straight at Flemington, just past the winning post.  Here, major headline performers, including PNAU and Craig David on Crown Oaks Day will take to the Stage and event goers can enjoy all the action for the price of a General Admission entry ticket. 

To celebrate PNAU’s performance announcement, a special general admission ticket offer is now available with Lexus Melbourne Cup Day priced at $85 until 5.00pm, Sunday 21 September.    

The VRC will reveal more of the exceptional Melbourne Cup Carnival entertainment lineup soon.

The 2025 Melbourne Cup Carnival commences with Howden Victoria Derby Day on Saturday 1 November followed by Lexus Melbourne Cup Day on Tuesday 4 November, Crown Oaks Day on Thursday 6 November and TAB Champions Stakes Day on Saturday 8 November.

For more information or to purchase tickets, visit vrc.com.au.