A bit of rain doesn't dampen The Fox’s Fifi, Fev & Nick's Melbourne Cup live broadcast

The Fox’s Fifi, Fev & Nick team turned a rainy day at Crown Melbourne into an energetic indoor celebration for their Melbourne Cup special broadcast. Instead of halting festivities, they brought the party inside, hosting a lively pre-Cup event filled with laughter, live music, and celebrity guests.

Broadcast and Attendance

Broadcast live from 5–7pm, replacing their usual Breakfast show slot, the celebration drew over 500 guests to the Crown Atrium rooftop. Present were Fifi Box, Brendan Fevola, Nick Cody, Gai Waterhouse, Kylie Rogers (CEO of Victoria Racing Club), and Dave “Hughesy” Hughes, all in great spirits.

Entertainment and Highlights

Live performances by ARIA Award-winning duo PNAU and artist Cyril
Audience enjoyed giveaways and live interviews
Final public appearance of The People’s Cup, the three-handled Lexus Melbourne Cup trophy

"The drizzle yesterday was a precursor for a cold, wet and windy race that stops the nation today."

Listen to The Fox’s Fifi, Fev & Nick

Tune in on Melbourne’s 101.9 The Fox weekdays from 6-9am, or listen via LiSTNR.

Main image (L-R): Nick Cody, VRC CEO Kylie Rogers, Fifi Box holding the Lexus Melbourne Cup trophy, and Brendan Fevola.

Author's summary: Despite rainy weather, The Fox’s team successfully hosted a spirited Melbourne Cup event indoors, combining live entertainment, notable guests, and special appearances to engage over 500 attendees.

radioinfo — 2025-11-04