Anthony Albanese was among the high-profile guests who were invited to a luxurious VIP party hosted by an Australian billionaire at his mansion in Melbourne. The exclusive event featured a private performance by pop superstar Katy Perry, with a guest list that included Prime Minister Scott Morrison, Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan, former premier Dan Andrews, federal Climate Change minister Chris Bowen, and US ambassador Caroline Kennedy.
Despite facing a gauntlet of protestors outside the mansion, the 220 guests were able to enter the prestigious event, which was heavily guarded by both state police and private security. The historic Raheen estate in Kew, where the party was held, is estimated to be valued at over $100 million.
The celebration was in honor of the food and beverage industry, which is a key client of the hosting billionaire’s packaging company Visy. As attendees arrived, protestors advocating for the release of Australian journalist Julian Assange and a ceasefire in Gaza made their voices heard.
Following her appearance at Taylor Swift’s Sydney show alongside her friend Rita Ora on Friday night, Katy Perry took the stage for a private concert in Melbourne on Saturday. Attendees were spotted arriving at the event.
220 people, including prominent political figures like Anthony Albanese, were in attendance at the event. Two guests can be seen in a photo as they arrive.
Protestors gathered around the Raheen estate demanding the release of Julian Assange, causing a high level of security with state police and private guards present to maintain order.
Additionally, temporary traffic regulations were put in place to facilitate drop-offs, similar to the one shown in the image.
Being able to have your name checked off the guest list (as shown in the picture) was crucial, especially with just 220 invitees at the private party.
All the guests made sure to dress to impress, with each arriving in their finest attire.
With the warm weather, sandals and open-toed shoes like the ones seen on this woman were quite popular. There was a banner that read ‘honk for Assange’ and some passing cars actually honked in response. The crowd chanted phrases like ‘Don’t be a Pratt, free Julian Assange’ and ‘Welcome to Prattville, where is Julian?’.
Around 7:30 pm, about 20 protesters advocating for a Free Palestine cause started making noise outside by chanting and banging on pots and drums. However, the party inside, hosted by comedian Vince Sorrenti, continued with full enthusiasm. The event was attended by prominent politicians as well as business figures like ANZ head Shayne Elliott, Allan Myers, and Michael Chaney among others.
Katy Perry, who reportedly earned $1.5 million for a private concert that night, took the stage at 9:22 pm. She kicked off her performance with a cover of ‘What A Wonderful World’, remarking, ‘It sure is, isn’t it.’ Perry thanked the audience for having her and expressed her joy in being there. Videos shared on social media captured the US star singing her popular hits like ‘Smile’, ‘Roar’, and ‘Firework’ to the delight of the VIP guests.
It is said that Anthony Pratt is the proud owner of the extravagant mansion in Kew, which holds a heritage listing and is estimated to have a value of over $100 million.
Katy Perry, as shown in the picture, is said to have made $1.5 million for performing a private concert for one night only.
In addition to prominent politicians, notable figures from the business community, such as Shayne Elliott from ANZ, Allan Myers, Michael Chaney, Jack Cowin, Sir Rod Eddington, Ashok Jacob, and Roger Corbett, were also in attendance. A female guest can be seen arriving at the event in the photograph.
When a group of individuals arrived at the event together, a line formed as they waited to have their names checked off the guest list.
As captured in the image, a few attendees engaged in lively discussions while making their way to the event.
Perry appeared on stage at 9:22 pm, kicking off the set with a soulful rendition of “What A Wonderful World”. A special guest was also captured in a photo during the performance.
Numerous elegant high heels and luxury handbags were spotted at the occasion.
The American singer showcased her talent by performing a variety of her popular songs during a live concert streamed on social media. The VIP guests were thrilled to hear her sing hits like Smile, Roar, and Firework. A photo captures one of the guests arriving at the event.
DJ Femme, a Melbourne artist, was among the performers at the extravagant $20 million mansion event, describing it as an awe-inspiring and magnificent experience. The woman in the photo seems absolutely delighted to be a part of the show.
Prominent attendees like Anthony Albanese arrived at the $20 million mansion through a separate entrance, avoiding the demonstrators gathered near the main driveway. Meanwhile, Melbourne artist DJ Femme expressed her excitement about performing at the luxurious event, describing it as “incredible, amazing, and stunning.” She mentioned the extensive preparation involved, including setting up a marquee, a stage, and a kitchen to cater to the guests. Fans of Katy Perry also lingered outside the property, eager to catch a glimpse of the pop star and enjoy the free show.
The supporters of Palestine stayed outside Mr. Pratt’s residence late into the evening, demonstrating their solidarity.
On Saturday night, demonstrators supporting Palestine called for an end to the fighting in Gaza.
As pro-Palestine protestors gathered outside, a visitor was seen departing from the premises.
As the guests depart from the grand estate, they notice a large number of police officers stationed at the front entrance.
Law enforcement officers were stationed outside the Raheen neighborhood in large numbers as demonstrators supporting Palestine crashed the gathering.
