Posted: 04:22 GMT, 3 November 2020 | Update: 05:00 GMT, November 3, 2020
Jon Stevens performed a moving rendition of the classic song INXS Never Tear Us Apart at the Melbourne Cup on Tuesday afternoon
But due to COVID-19 restrictions on mass gatherings, no one was in the crowd at Flemington Racecourse to sing along with him, resulting in a pre-filmed surreal performance
Pre-race entertainment: Jon Stevens emotionally performed the classic song INXS Never Tear Us Apart at the Melbourne Cup on Tuesday afternoon
Jon and his band performed in the grandstand, an area usually reserved for punters, with an eight-piece string section and a solo saxophonist
Although he didn’t have an audience, the New Zealander wowed audiences across the country with his rendition of the song – a favorite at weddings and public events
Fans watching at home flocked to Twitter to praise his performance, including one who wrote: ‘Jon Stevens – is always right’
Empty venue: Due to COVID-19 restrictions on mass gatherings, no one was in the crowd at Flemington Racecourse to sing along with him, resulting in a surreal performance
To give it their all: the 59-year-old rocker and his band continue to put on an undeniably powerful spectacle
‘Bravo @ 10SportAU with Jon Stevens performing the late great Michael Hutchence with Never Tear Us Apart in the lobby of Club Stand @FlemingtonVRC leading up to the surreal Melbourne Cup of 2020 Big choice, made brilliant! ‘another said
« Jon Stevens sounds really good, » wrote a third viewer, while a fourth said his performance « had just saved the day Won by six lengths’
The global pandemic forced Melbourne Cup organizers to get creative with pre-race entertainment
Performing: Jon and his band performed in the grandstand, an area usually reserved for punters, with an eight-piece string section (photo) and a solo saxophonist
Iconic: a saxophonist was on hand to perform the famous solo from Never Tear Us Apart
« He saved the whole day! » Fans watching at home flocked to Twitter to congratulate the performance, including one who wrote: ‘Jon Stevens – it’s always done well’
As part of the show, singer Pete Murray hosted a celebratory moment marking the 160-year journey of our greatest race by performing Found My Place from Byron Bay
Masked Singer winner and Neighbors star Bonnie Anderson also sang the Australian national anthem live from Flemington
Singing to her heart: Masked Singer winner and Neighbors star Bonnie Anderson also performed the Australian national anthem live from Flemington
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