The Rumour File alerted us back in June that an application had been made to close Canning Highway for a Bon Scott tribute in 2020, on Sunday that rumour was confirmed by the State Government that the AC/DC tribute concert would close the Perth Festival.

Highway to Hell will be the world’s longest stage at a family friendly event that will stretch 10km along the Canning Highway from Fremantle.

“I think we’re going to get thousands and thousands of people; families coming along and joining in on the spirit of what will be a very, very unique and special event,” David Templeman, the Minister for Culture and the Arts, told 6PR Breakfast.

Click PLAY to hear the full interview.

In August, “Band Is Rolling” sent the Rumour File a video of a band rehearsing for the event.

The producer of the event, Pete Stone, also spoke with Harvey Deegan about Highway to Hell. Click here to hear the interview.