The Fox’s Fifi, Fev & Nick Celebrate Melbourne Cup Despite Rain
The Fox’s Fifi, Fev & Nick didn't let light rain affect their Melbourne Cup live broadcast from Crown Melbourne. Instead, they moved the festivities indoors, hosting a vibrant pre-Cup party filled with humor, live music, and celebrity guests.
Event Details and Guests
Broadcast live from 5–7pm, replacing their usual Breakfast show times, the event drew over 500 guests to the Crown Atrium rooftop. Hosts Fifi Box, Brendan Fevola, and Nick Cody were joined by notable figures such as Gai Waterhouse, Victoria Racing Club CEO Kylie Rogers, and Dave “Hughesy” Hughes.
"The Fox’s Fifi, Fev & Nick, didn’t let a little rain dampen their Melbourne Cup special live broadcast from Crown Melbourne yesterday, they just brought the party indoors instead, hosting a packed pre-Cup celebration filled with laughs, live music, and celebrity guests."
Entertainment and Highlights
- Live performances by ARIA Award-winning duo PNAU and Cyril
- Giveaways and live interviews
- The final public showing of The People’s Cup, the three-handled Lexus Melbourne Cup trophy
Weather Outlook and Broadcast Info
The drizzle appeared to foreshadow a cold, wet, and windy race day expected to challenge the nation. Listeners can tune in to Fifi, Fev & Nick weekdays from 6-9am on Melbourne’s 101.9 The Fox and on LiSTNR.
"It looks like the drizzle yesterday was a precursor for a cold, wet and windy race that stops the nation today."
Photo Description
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 the rain, The Fox’s Fifi, Fev & Nick delivered an energetic and entertaining Melbourne Cup broadcast, bringing the excitement indoors and featuring live music, celebrity guests, and special moments.