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The Wedding Singer: Sydney
2022-01-05 - 2022-07-21 | State Theatre, Market Street, Sydney, NSW, 2000, Australia
An example of the incredible resilience in Australia’s live entertainment industry, David Venn Enterprises is proud to announce new opening dates for the feel-good ‘80s spectacular, The Wedding Singer, at Sydney’s State Theatre from 5 January, followed by an encore season at Arts Centre Melbourne’s State Theatre from 27 January, with more cities to be announced.
Following rave reviews and sell out performances around the country, Melbourne and Sydney audiences can snap up the best seats by joining the waitlist at weddingsingermusical.com.au, counting down the days until tickets go on sale on 28 October.
Chase away the long-haul lockdown blues, get on your dancing shoes, and show us your best moves to celebrate all the fun of this adrenaline-charged hit! Locked down audiences are called on to perform their favourite iconic ‘80s dance moves, dressed in their best disco attire, to win opening night tickets and a VIP experience to the silliest, funniest, rom-com musical in town, for you and your dance posse (6 tickets total). Simply post a video on your Instagram and tag #weddingsingerau and @weddingsingerau to be in the draw. Entries close on 28 October.
The Australian premiere tour of the Tony Award nominated Broadway musical sees Sydney local Christian Charisiou star in his breakout title role as jilted-groom and nice guy Robbie Hart, lauded by critics as “even funnier than Adam Sandler”. The NIDA graduate draws from his experience, most notably for his critically acclaimed performances as Jamie Wellerstein in Ensemble Theatre’s production of The Last Five Years, and the title character in Hayes Theatre Co and LPD’s sold out season of Cry-Baby.
One of Australia’s most beloved musical theatre stars, Melbourne girl Teagan Wouters(Kinky Boots The Musical) shines in the role made famous by Drew Barrymore, Julia Sullivan (almost Julia Gulia!).
Rising mainstage and event Producer David Venn has had to be incredibly agile as he navigates touring during a pandemic.
“It’s no secret that it’s been an incredibly challenging time for Australia’s live entertainment industry. We’ve had to cancel and reschedule performances, make incredibly quick decisions to move cast and crew around the country, and think on our feet more times than we can count. After all of this, I feel incredibly fortunate to announce these new season dates and could not be more excited to welcome audiences back to the theatre” says David.
“It’s a testament to our amazing cast and creatives, that we’ve had such a phenomenal response to the show and are able to continue the tour. We can’t wait to party with some all-out ‘80s fun!”
Crowd favourite Stephen Mahy (The Rocky Horror Picture Show, Saturday Night Fever, Mamma Mia!), was one of the original Jersey Boys and has a dedicated fan base Australia wide. The versatile performer perfectly personifies the role of slimy Wall Street poster boy Glen Guglia.
Rounding out the critically-acclaimed lead cast, Nadia Komazec (School Of Rock, Matilda) stars as the fabulously fun, Madonna-esque costume clad Holly, Ed Deganos (The Lion King) as the iconic George, celebrated character performer Susan-ann Walker (Xanadu, Les Misérables) as Robbie’s naughty beat-boxing Grandma Rosie, true triple threat Kirby Burgess (Barnum, Dirty Dancing) in the jaw-dropping role of Robbie’s villainous ex-girlfriend Linda, Haydan Hawkins (Miss Saigon, Into The Woods) as Sammy, and dynamite talent Hollie James (Shrek the Musical, Rocky Horror Show) as Angie.
The Tony nominated musical is directed by multi-Green Room Award nominated directorAlister Smith, with a sparkling new soundtrack brought to life by Musical Director Daniel Puckey (Muriel’s Wedding The Musical, The Book of Mormon, The Wizard of Oz).
Following a Green Room Award for his work on Bring It On: The Musical, choreographer Michael Ralph (Georgy Girl, The Boy From Oz) has crafted explosive dance routines jam-packed with iconic ‘80s references.
David Venn Enterprises is known for its acclaimed Australian premiere production of Lin Manuel Miranda’s Bring It On: The Musical, as well as 50 Shades! The Musical Parodywhich continued touring Australia in 2021.
Following performances on Broadway and across the UK, The Wedding Singer features your favourite characters from the film, music by Matthew Sklar (Elf The Musical), lyrics by Chad Beguelin (Aladdin), and a book by Beguelin and Tim Herlihy. A long-time collaborator of Adam Sandler, Tim wrote the classic hit films Happy Gilmore and Billy Maddison, as well as several other Sandler-starring blockbusters in addition to The Wedding Singer.
COVID Safe measures will be in place for all performances, as per government regulations. More information is available via the websites for each venue.

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Season Dates

City
Venue
Season Dates
Bookings

Sydney
State Theatre
Sydney’s Summer Musical, From 5 January
Join the waitlist via weddingsingermusical.com.au
Tickets on sale October 28

Melbourne
State Theatre, Arts Centre Melbourne
Encore Season from 27 January
Join the waitlist via weddingsingermusical.com.au
Tickets on sale October 28

SIX The Musical (Melbourne)
2022-06-17 - 2022-08-01 | Comedy Theatre, 240 Exhibition St, Melbourne, VIC, 3000, Australia
SIX THE MUSICAL AUSTRALIAN TOUR
TICKETS ON SALE NOW SIXTHEMUSICAL.COM.AU
The Australian producers of SIX, the 8-time Tony Award nominated electrifying musical phenomenon by Toby Marlow and Lucy Moss, are thrilled to present the 2022 Australian tour. This new Australian production made a triumphant return to the Studio at Sydney Opera House in December 2021 where it completed a record breaking 15-week run, becoming the longest running show ever at the iconic venue! SIX continues its reign in Australia, playing in Adelaide at the newly refurbished Her Majesty’s Theatre 21 May – 12 June, having just completed a successful season at the Canberra Theatre Centre. From Adelaide SIX will head to Melbourne’s Comedy Theatre from 17 June and QPAC’s Playhouse in 2023.
A witty, pop-fueled musical packed full of sass, SIX remixes the history of the six wives of Henry VIII – Britain’s notorious Tudor King – as they take to the microphone to re-tell their stories and reclaim their HERstories, once and for all. Catherine of Aragon, Anne Boleyn, Jane Seymour, Anna of Cleves, Katherine Howard and Catherine Parr. Inspired by the canon of music divas Adele, Lily Allen and MEDIA KIT MAY 2022
Ariana Grande, and with support from the SIX band Ladies in Waiting, the women transform from Tudor Queens to Pop Princesses as they tell their rebellious tales.
Playing the first wife of Henry VIII, the sassy Catherine of Aragon is Phoenix Jackson Mendoza. In recent years Phoenix has starred in Australian productions of Green Day’s American Idiot and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.
The rule-breaking second wife Anne Boleyn is played by Kala Gare, who graduated from the Victorian College of the Arts and starred in productions including Bright Star and Rent at Melbourne’s Chapel off Chapel.
Loren Hunter takes on the role of the loyal third wife Jane Seymour adding to her unfaltering musical theatre career including roles in Strictly Ballroom the Musical and King Kong the Musical.
The independent Anna of Cleves is played by Kiana Daniele, having just won the Sydney Theatre Award for Best Newcomer for this role. Kiana has previously performed in The Production Company’s Boy from Oz and played Baby in Dirty Dancing presented by Immersive Cinema.
Newcomer Chelsea Dawson takes on the role of the playful fifth wife, Katherine Howard, having made her professional debut in the recent production of Shrek the Musical.
Musical maven Vidya Makan plays the empowering Catherine Parr, a graduate of Queensland Conservatorium of Music, Vidya’s previous roles include the Australian tour of Green Day’s American Idiot and Merrily We Roll Along at Hayes Theatre Co.
Joining the SIX Australian Queens are the extremely talented swings made up of Karis Oka and Shannen Alyce Quan, Dance Captain Chiara Assetta and Resident Choreographer/Alternate Swing Cristina D’Agostino. With support from the SIX band Ladies in Waiting, Music Director / Keys Claire Healey, Assistant Music Director / Keys Heidi Maguire, Kathryn Stammers on Drums, Debbie Yap on Guitar and Jessica Dunn on Bass, the women transform from Tudor Queens to Pop Princesses as they tell their rebellious tales.
Since its early days as a student production in a 100-seat room at Sweet Venue during the 2017 Edinburgh Fringe Festival, SIX has continued its reign and become a global phenomenon. Its Studio Album has achieved in excess of 450 million streams across all platforms worldwide, over 3 billion views on TikTok and has recently reached Gold status.
In the past 6 months SIX has victoriously recommenced on the West End, across the UK and on Broadway having just been bestowed with 8 Tony Award nominations. SIX was nominated for five Olivier Awards including Best New Musical and won the BBC Radio 2 Audience Award for Best Musical at the Whatsonstage Awards. As the pandemic struck, SIX was playing to sold-out houses in London’s West End, across the UK and Australia, and had commenced previews on Broadway. As stages have lit up again SIX is well and truly reinstating its status of a global phenomenon.
SIX The Musical has book, lyrics and music by Toby Marlow and Lucy Moss. It is directed by Lucy Moss and Jamie Armitage and choregraphed by Carrie-Anne Ingrouille. Set Design is by Emma Bailey, Costume Design is by Gabriella Slade, Lighting Design is by Tim Deiling and Sound Design is by Paul Gatehouse. The Orchestrator is Tom Curran and Musical Supervisor is Joe Beighton
Originally Produced by Kenny Wax, Wendy & Andy Barnes, and George Stiles
Produced in Australia by Louise Withers, Michael Coppel and Linda Bewick

2022 ART OF MUSIC DINNER AND ARTWORK COLLECTION
2022-06-25 18:30 - 22:00 (Australia/Sydney) | Art Gallery of NSW, Art Gallery Road, Domain, NSW, 2000, Australia
ORIGINAL WORKS BY NICHOLAS HARDING, LAURA JONES, GUY MAESTRI, ROBERT MALHERBE, TIM MINCHIN AND MORE
TIM MINCHIN, KATE CEBERANO, PJ HARDING and NGAIIRE CONFIRMED TO PERFORM
ALL IN SUPPORT OF NORDOFF ROBBINS MUSIC THERAPY

Jenny Morris and Nordoff Robbins Music Therapy (Noro) are thrilled to announce that the 2022 Art of Music Collection to be auctioned at the return of Sydney’s most unique fundraising event, Art of Music, at the Art Gallery of New South Wales on Saturday, 25 June 2022.
Art of Music is not your standard fundraising event. Founded by Jenny Morris, Art of Music is pure creative genius and is one of the most talked about and memorable fundraisers on the Sydney event circuit.
Art of Music takes Australia’s music royalty, pairs them up with some of Australia’s greatest living artists and then unites them with one of the world’s most inspirational charities. Due to the financial impact that COVID-19 has had on the non-profit organisation, coupled with the heightened demand for services, the proceeds from the Art of Music 2022 event come at a crucial time for Noro.
“Art of Music is not to be missed. Amazing art. Amazing music. Put them together and the result is truly magical” – Jimmy Barnes
“One of the most inspiring and enjoyable nights of the year, Art of Music combines iconic musicians in full swing, celebrated artists and their and their latest works, great food, fine wine and terrific company” – Hugo Weaving
A group of top contemporary visual artists each choose a song or musical artist to inspire a piece of artwork. The artists can take their inspiration from the melody, the lyrics, the album cover or even the singer. It’s entirely up to them as to how they interpret the music. The artwork is then auctioned during a gala dinner in the spectacular Grand Court of the Art Gallery of New South Wales.
Without further ado, this year’s amazing visual artists and their subjects, are (in alphabetical order):
Holly Greenwood: Nobody Gets What They Want Anymore by Marlon Williams and Aldous Harding
Nicholas Harding: Paint My Heart by The Teskey Brothers
Leila Jeffreys: Bury Me Deep In Love by The Triffids
Laura Jones: Fall into My Arms by Ngaiire
Guy Maestri: The Bunyip of Berkeley’s Creek read by Nick Cave
Robert Malherbe: The Heart is a Muscle by Gang of Youths
Tim Minchin: Airport Piano
Alex Seton: Solid Rock by Goanna
Josh Yeldham: Young Blood by The Naked and Famous
Art of Music 2022 will once again include some very special musical performances highlighting the works of art on display on the night. Noro and Jenny Morris are thrilled to announce that multi-talented performers Tim Minchin, Kate Ceberano, PJ Harding and Ngaiire will be entertaining our audience on the night.
Tim Minchin said, “I’m so stoked to be part of this amazing event, raising money for a brilliant charity alongside brilliant people.”
Our MC will be the one and only Jonathan Biggins, writer and performer of the critically acclaimed stage show, The Gospel According to Paul and founder of The Wharf Revue.
As well as the opportunity of bidding on works from the 2022 Art of Music Collection, there will also be some incredible raffle prizes on offer at the event including a Prada handbag, vintage Champagne and clothing vouchers.
Jenny Morris said “I am beyond thrilled to be presenting Art Of Music again, finally, and as is the case every year, my intention for this art auction event is to present as many creative disciplines, styles and price ranges as possible and, overarching that, to present quality works that will appeal not only to seasoned collectors, but which will whet the appetites of beginner collectors.
“We had to postpone Art of Music for the second year in a row last year and believe me, it hasn’t been easy to keep the fabulous AOM collection in a storage facility, away from the spotlight where these works belong.
“Aside from the visual stars, we will have performances by 3 of the music business’s finest. All totally incomparable and at the top of their game.
“Tim Minchin has very generously donated a piano for auction. It was decorated by him in his video ‘Airport Piano’ and he will be performing on that very piano. As well as performing with her acoustic line-up, Kate Ceberano will also perform a duet with the incomparable PJ Harding and Ngaiire will perform her song, Fall Into My Arms which has been chosen by Laura Jones as inspiration.
Ms Morris added, “This event could not happen without the huge generosity of our artists and musicians. The expense, time and energy that they put in is unquantifiable as is the benefit to our NORO clients. My unending thanks and appreciation go out to them all.”
All proceeds from the Gala Dinner and Charity Auction go to Noro to provide it’s internationally recognised music programs to assist those less advantaged. Registered Music Therapists use the power of music in live and interactive sessions to help people cope with the struggles of living with a wide range of needs. These include children and adults with physical and intellectual disabilities, autism, trauma, illness, Dementia, mental health issues, behaviour disorders and learning difficulties.
Noro sees over 1,500 people a week, from small babies to elderly Australians, using music in a variety of programs, including Mini Rockers for Early Childhood, Guitars for Vets to support the mental health of returned Service Men and Women, Guitars for Firies to support the mental health of RFS Volunteers, all in addition to music therapy programs in their own clinics and at aged care centres, schools, disability centres and hospitals.
Tickets to this special event are available now and the booking form is available from – www.artofmusic.com.au

AN EXCLUSIVE EVENING WITH TLC (USA) FOR ALWAYS LIVE
2022-11-02 19:30 - 23:00 | Palais Theatre, Lower Esplanade, St Kilda, VIC, 3182, Australia
ALWAYS LIVE, Illusive Presents, Frontier Touring and Fox FM present An Exclusive evening with TLC! The Grammy Award-winning American girl group TLC, with special guest KYE, will play an intimate show exclusive to Victoria for ALWAYS LIVE at the Palais Theatre, Melbourne, on Wednesday 2 November.
Frontier Members pre-sale kicks off Monday 10 October (11am AEDT) before the General Public on sale Wednesday 12 October (1pm AEDT). Tickets via: frontiertouring.com/tlc.
Best-selling girl group TLC are one of the most influential groups of all time, scoring nine top 10 hits on the Billboard Hot 100, including four number-one singles ‘Creep’, ‘Waterfalls’, ‘No Scrubs’ and ‘Unpretty’. The trio racked up four multi-platinum albums, including Ooooooohhh… On the TLC Tip (1992), FanMail (1999), 3D (2002) and Crazysexycool (1994), which reached Diamond certification in America with over 15 million copies sold worldwide. The iconic legends recently performed at Glastonbury UK which included their hits ‘No Scrubs’ and ‘Waterfalls’. Don’t miss one of the world’s all-time greatest girl groups performing live on stage.

“America’s biggest-selling girl group take over the West Holts (Glastonbury) with their dancing quartet to deliver us some much-needed nostalgia” – NME

Joining TLC is special guest, KYE. The 25-year-old R&B, soul newcomer was born in Zimbabwe and raised both in London and Melbourne. With a unique passion and shine to her sound, KYE has worked with Australian artists Slum Sociable, Ruel, Genesis Owusu, Sampa The Great and more. In 2021, KYE released her debut single, ‘Sometimes’, a stirring blend of soul, R&B and Afrobeat-like percussion. ‘Sometimes’ is included on KYE’s 5-track Good Company – EP, with singles ‘Gold (feat. Sampa the Great & 18YOMAN)’, ‘Tuesday (feat. Jerome Farah)’ and ‘Finest Quality’. In 2022 KYE released recent hit ‘Bossin’ and featured on the Bipolar Sunshine track ‘Focus’. Before witnessing KYE live, check out ‘Finest Quality feat. Touch Sensitive (Live on The Sound)’ and ‘Sometimes (Live at Mt. Olympus)’.

MORE ABOUT TLC
​TLC is an American girl group consisted of Tionne “T-Boz” Watkins and Lisa “Left Eye” Lopes and Rozonda “Chilli” Thomas. Formed in Atlanta, Georgia in 1990, the group enjoyed success during the 1990s, scoring nine top-ten hits on the Billboard Hot 100, including four number-one singles ‘Creep’, ‘Waterfalls’, ‘No Scrubs’, and ‘Unpretty’. The group also recorded four multi-platinum albums, including CrazySexyCool (1994), which received a diamond certification from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). TLC also became the first R&B group in history to receive the Million certification from the Recording Industry Association of Japan (RIAJ) for FanMail(1999).
Having sold over 85 million records worldwide, TLC is the best-selling American girl group. VH1 ranked TLC as the greatest female group, placing them at number 12 on the list of 100 Greatest Women in Music. Billboard magazine ranked TLC as one of the greatest musical trios, as well as the seventh-most successful act of the 1990s. The group’s accolades include four career Grammy Awards, five MTV Video Music Awards, and five Soul Train Music Awards.
20 years after their debut, TLC was honored with Outstanding Contribution to Music at the 17th MOBO Awards and Legend Award at the 2013 MTV Video Music Awards Japan. Following Lopes’ death in 2002, instead of replacing her, the remaining members chose to continue as a duo. In 2017, they released their eponymous fifth album TLC. In 2022, the group will be inducted into the Black Music & Entertainment Walk of Fame.
ALWAYS LIVE, the Victorian Government, Illusive Presents, Frontier Touring and Fox FM are thrilled to be presenting An Exclusive Evening with TLC at Melbourne’s Palais Theatre next month. Don’t miss out! Tickets via: frontiertouring.com/tlc.

AN EXCLUSIVE EVENING WITH TLC
​With special guest KYE
​AUSTRALIA
​NOVEMBER 2022
​Presented by ALWAYS LIVE, Illusive Presents, Frontier Touring and Fox FM

FRONTIER MEMBERS PRE-SALE
​via frontiertouring.com/tlc
​Runs 24 hours from: Monday 10 October (11am AEDT)
GENERAL PUBLIC ON SALE
​Begins: Wednesday 12 October (1pm AEDT)

Wednesday 2 November
​Palais Theatre | Melbourne, VIC
​Licenced All Ages
​On sale: Wednesday 12 October (1pm AEDT)
​ticketmaster.com.au | Ph: 136 100

Patrons are advised to purchase tickets only through authorised ticket sellers. We cannot guarantee any ticket purchase made through any means other than the official ticketing agents listed on the Frontier website.

Play on the Plains
2023-03-11 08:00 - 23:30
Jessica Mauboy
King Stingray | Northeast Party House
Alex Lahey | The Carp Factory
+ Battle of the Bands

For the third time, the iconic Deni Ute Muster site will turn into a dancefloor / party house when Play on the Plains returns on Saturday, 11 March 2023 with Jessica Mauboy, King Stingray, Northeast Party House, Alex Lahey and The Carp Factory confirmed to set the stage alight.
Tickets to Play on the Plains 2023 are $120 (plus booking fee) and are on sale NOW through Oztix, with tickets for children under 13 only $20 (plus booking fee). With gates opening at 12 noon, licensed bars, food vans, beach volleyball, silent disco, camping and free on-site parking, grab your mates for a topflight weekend on the plains!
For our Victorian and ACT friends having a public holiday on the Monday, cross the border and see what you’ve been missing!
Check out all that Deniliquin has to offer, including dancing your butts off at Play on the Plains, then a leisurely trip home across our beautiful countryside for a perfect long weekend experience!
Local bus company, Dyson Group, will be operating charter buses to and from Echuca/Moama, Picnic Point, Mathoura, Hay, Booroorban, Wanganella, Pretty Pine, Strathmerton, Koondrook, Barham, Wakool, Yarrawonga, Mulwala, Cobram, Barooga, Tocumwal and Finley as well as a shuttle service to and from Deniliquin Town Centre. Bookings can be made through Oztix and timetables, including pick up locations, are here.
This year we’re also opening up on-site camping from 12 noon on Saturday, 11 March until 11.00am on Sunday, 12 March so bring your swags, tents, caravans, station wagons or campervans and make a full weekend of it! Site bookings can also be made through Oztix.
The event will be fully cashless with RFID wristbands and top-up stations on site and the opportunity for online top-ups prior to the event. Once the festival is over, attendees can retrieve their unused funds online.
Headlining the 2023 Play on the Plains is our Queen of stage and screen, Jessica Mauboy.
Multiple ARIA-Award winning, R&B-pop artist, songwriter and actress, Jessica Mauboy, is one of the country’s most celebrated and loved entertainers.
Jess has an impressive body of work including 6 x Top 10 Albums and 16 x Top 20 Singles, over 200 million+ streams globally, 2 x ARIA Awards, 21 Platinum and 9 Gold accreditations, is the first indigenous Australian artist to debut at No. 1 on the ARIA Album Chart, multi-award winner including AACTA Award, APRA Award, Australian of the Year Award, MTV Europe Music Award, MTV Australia Music Award, not to mention her many TV roles including starring in ‘The Sapphires’, ‘Bran Nue Dae’ and The Voice Australia Coach (2021-2023).
Jessica continues to inspire and is determined more than ever to extract the most positive and motivating elements of all that she has learned and infuse them into her new music and share it with the world.
Also on our stellar line up are King Stingray, the tight-knit crew of Yolŋu (Aboriginal people of northeast Arnhem Land) and balanda (non-Indigenous) musicians who’s recently released self-titled debut album was triple j’s Album of the Week and is a revelation – everything the world has come to love from this five-piece Yolŋu surf rock combo. Recorded and produced between the NT, Brisbane and the Byron Bay hinterland, King Stingray’s do-it-yourself ethos and connection to home and family resonates through every song.
Think Warumpi Band’s Big Name, No Blankets; Tame Impala’s Innerspeaker; The Chats’ High Risk Behaviour. Then add an ancient tradition of manikay (song/songlines) that dates back tens of thousands of years, and a profound love of country and Mother Earth, and there sits King Stingray. Raw, wild and free.
We’re chuffed to confirm that Northeast Party House will be returning to the Play on the Plains stage in 2023.
Northeast Party House are undoubtedly a party band, but don’t let that fool you. The Melbourne six-piece might be known for their unapologetically hedonistic lyrics and raucous live shows, but behind their songs of excess and frivolity is a band of surprising substance. Fun is still on the menu, of course – the title track is about a 17-hour bender in a Berlin club – but there’s plenty of space for reflection, too, about relationships, accountability and the inevitable lows that follow extreme highs.
The band recently released their third album, Shelf Life, featuring singles Dominos and Magnify. The album was co-produced between the band and Kim Moyes of The Presets, with the Melbourne six-piece breaking barriers to traverse new ground sonically.
A celebrated talent with a sardonic streak and a flair for crafting melodically charged and relatable pop-punk anti-anthems, Alex Lahey first broke through in 2016 with her hit song You Don’t Think You Like People Like Me.
Since then, she’s clocked up over 50 million streams on DSPs worldwide, dropped two Top 30 ARIA Albums, been nominated for ARIA and AIR Awards, placed four tracks in the Hottest 100, appeared on late night TV shows in the US, (including The Late Show with Stephen Colbert in June for her collaboration with Gordi on Dino’s) and even popped up on a billboard in Times Square. Her global appeal has seen her music covered by Pitchfork, The Guardian, Stereogum and The Line Of Best Fit, and appear on cult games including Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater and was recently long listed for an Oscar for On My Way which featured in the Oscar Nominated animated feature, The Mitchells vs The Machines.
Rounding out the main stage are local heroes, The Carp Factory.
The Carp Factory are a five-piece, garage-rock hive mind with members hailing from Deniliquin to Alice Springs. Taking notes from Australian rock legends such as King Gizzard and The Saints and blending them with the contemporary Melbourne punk movement, the band has been described as ‘really super cool and fun,’ ‘quite handsome,’ and ‘not to my taste’ by their parents.
Also on the menu this year, we’ll be giving local Primary and Secondary student musicians a chance to enter our Battle of the Bands competition.
Split into three categories – Senior Band (High School), Junior Band (Primary School) and Solo Artist (Primary or High School) – these young musicians will each get to play a set, including production and sound mixing, on our “B” stage between the Main Stage artists’ sets. Winners in each Band category will win cash prizes. The Solo Artist winner will receive a $750 musical equipment voucher courtesy of Deniliquin Nextra. The winner of the Senior Band competition will also get the chance to open the main stage at the 2024 Play on the Plains Festival! Go to www.playontheplains.com.au for entry and terms and conditions, or call (03) 5881 3388 for further information.
Play on the Plains’ General Manager, Vicky Lowry, said today: “We are thrilled to be back for our third year, adding to and growing the event with camping on site and a Battle of the Bands. Play on the Plains was created for a younger audience through to families, bringing them all together to experience the best of our young Australian talent. Come and Play and Stay On The Plains!”
Photos and bios can be downloaded here.
Tickets to Play on the Plains 2023 are on sale NOW from Oztix.

An evening with Rebel Wilson - Sydney
2024-05-09 20:30 - 22:00 | Sydney Opera House, Bennelong Point, Sydney, NSW, 2000, Australia
From the scene-stealing star of Pitch Perfect and Bridesmaids, get ready for an emotional rollercoaster with a refreshingly candid, funny, and inspiring conversation about her unconventional journey to Hollywood success, and self love.
For decades, Rebel Wilson single-mindedly focused on her career, forgoing relationships in favour of making a name for herself. An Evening with Rebel Wilson will share the emotional and physical lessons she has learned, as well as her most embarrassing experiences. A malaria-induced Oscars hallucination? An all-style martial-arts fighting tournament? Junior handling at dog shows? And this was all before she moved to Hollywood!
Rebel will share stories from her proud bogan upbringing in Sydney to then making millions in the US as the “fat funny Aussie girl.” Despite her stratospheric success, she constantly questioned “Am I good enough?”, “Will I ever find love?” and “Will I ever change and become healthy?” Rebel speaks for the first time about the most personal and important moments in her life — from fertility issues, weight gain and loss to sexuality, overcoming shyness and dealing with rejection (and there’s at least one story thrown in about Brad Pitt!).
This intimate evening with Rebel will take us on a journey which shows us how to love ourselves, whilst making us laugh uncontrollably.

An evening with Rebel Wilson - Brisbane
2024-05-12 19:30 - 21:30 | Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre, Merivale Street, South Brisbane, QLD, 4101, Australia

An evening with Rebel Wilson - Melbourne
2024-05-14 19:30 - 21:30 | Hamer Hall, 100 St Kilda Road, Southbank, VIC, 3004, Australia

Sydney Pride Festival 2024
2024-06-01 - 2024-07-01 | stonewall hotel, 175 Oxford Street, Darlinghurst, NSW, 2010, Australia
This year’s central themes revolve around Compassion and Courage, particularly as we commemorate the significance of June in the LGBTQIA+ calendar. Sydney Pride Festival is set to unite the community through a grassroots celebration, honouring and sharing the history of Pride. The month-long festivities kick off on June 1st at Stonewall Hotel, culminating in final celebrations on June 30th.
Pride Month in June stands as a powerful platform to amplify LGBTQIA+ voices, advocate for their rights, and revel in the rich tapestry of LGBTQ culture. Throughout the month, diversity is not only demanded but also highlighted and celebrated through talks, protests, performances, and commemorations. The historical roots of Pride Month trace back to the Stonewall uprising on June 28, 1969, at the Stonewall Inn in New York. This uprising, sparked by a violent police raid, led to the first Pride Parade (Christopher Street Day) in 1970, laying the foundation for a month dedicated to commemorating, remembering, and celebrating diversity.
Pride Month is more than a personal celebration; it is a call for empathy and compassion. It serves as a poignant reminder that every individual, irrespective of their sexual orientation or gender identity, deserves respect and understanding. Compassion encourages us to listen, learn, and stand against discrimination and prejudice. By fostering a culture of empathy, we contribute to creating a world that embraces inclusivity and acceptance.
Courage, a defining character quality celebrated during Pride Month, holds profound significance. For many in the LGBTQ+ community, coming out and living authentically necessitate immense bravery. Confronting societal norms, potential discrimination, and standing proud in adversity all demand strength. Pride Month underscores the transformative power of courage, reminding us that, by embodying it, we can establish an environment where everyone feels secure expressing their true selves.
The focus of Sydney Pride Festival 2024 will be on commemorating the compassion and courage demonstrated by those who paved the way. It underscores the importance of showing compassion to all and being courageous in sharing our stories and living authentically.

Melbourne: The songs of Elton and George: Tim Campbell and Anthony Callea LIVE with John Foreman and the Australian Pops Orchestra
2024-11-09 - 2024-11-10 | Hamer Hall, 100 St Kilda Road, Southbank, VIC, 3004, Australia
In an unmissable celebration of two iconic musical legends, Anthony Callea and Tim Campbell join forces with John Foreman and the Australian Pops Orchestra to present a spectacular concert featuring the timeless hits of Elton John and George Michael. This musical gala is set to captivate audiences in the country’s most iconic venues, for two shows at Hamer Hall, Melbourne on November 9 and two shows at the Sydney Opera House on November 16.
Headlining this extraordinary event are two of Australia’s most beloved performers. Known for powerhouse vocals and dynamic stage presence, Anthony Callea and Tim Campbell will take the audience on a musical journey through the hits that have defined generations. Under the direction of musical virtuoso John Foreman, the Australian Pops Orchestra will transform these legendary pop anthems into symphonic masterpieces. With their unparalleled musicality, the 35-piece orchestra will breathe new life into timeless classics from two of the most prolific songwriters of our time in Elton John and George Michael.
With their unique on-stage chemistry and shared love and admiration for these two incredible artists, Anthony and Tim are set to create an unforgettable and entertaining live music concert experience ensuring a fun filled celebration of the music of Elton John and George Michael. After the incredible success in 2023 of their Up Close and Unpredictable Tour, where the couple performed 27 sold out shows across the country, this is sure to deliver once again for fans.
Anthony Callea expressed his excitement, stating, “Performing the songs of Elton and George with a 35-piece orchestra and with Tim and John, will be the ultimate live experience for me! Live performances were a testament to George Michael’s stage presence and charisma, and Elton John’s live performances are renowned for their theatricality and high energy so I can’t wait for us to put on these shows for audiences to be part of an electrifying celebration of their incredible music”.
Tim Campbell added, “It’s always such immense joy to share the stage with Anthony, but now to also have John and the incredible Australian Pops Orchestra with us – the energy, the music, and the atmosphere will be something truly special – a night to remember for all.”
“I am thrilled to bring together this magical night of music with Anthony and Tim. With the Australian Pops Orchestra, we aim to create an unforgettable experience, blending the magic of Elton John and George Michael’s hits with the grandeur of Hamer Hall and the Sydney Opera House,” said John Foreman.
Join us for an evening of musical brilliance as we pay tribute to the genius of Elton John and George Michael!

www.songsofEltonandGeorge.com

PRE SALES COMMENCE TUESDAY APRIL 9

GENERAL PUBLIC TICKETS ON SALE THURSDAY APRIL 11

SATURDAY NOVEMBER 9 – HAMER HALL, MELBOURNE
PERFORMANCE TIMES: 2PM & 7.30PM

SATURDAY NOVEMBER 16 – SYDNEY OPERA HOUSE
PERFORMANCE TIMES: 2PM & 8.00PM

Sydney: The songs of Elton and George: Tim Campbell, Anthony Callea, John Foreman and the Australian Pops Orchestra LIVE.
2024-11-16 - 2024-11-17 | Sydney Opera House, Bennelong Point, Sydney, NSW, 2000, Australia

DIVA Party
2025-03-01 23:00 - 2025-03-02 05:00 | The Oxford Hotel, 134 Oxford Street, Darlinghurst, NSW, 2010, Australia
After The Mardi Gras Parade ends, Come celebrate your fave DIVAs with DJ’s making you dance and sing to the anthems of Cher, Mariah Carey, Whitney Houston, Celine Dion, Beyonce, Aretha Franklin, Christina Aguilera, Rihanna, Dolly Parton, Donna Summer, Diana Ross, Ariana Grande, Janet Jackson, Madonna, Kylie Minogue, Britney Spears & MORE
Come Dressed Up as your favourite DIVA and Be Ready To Celebrate Like a DIVA!

Tina Arena “Don't Ask Again” 30th Anniversary Australian Tour
2025-04-27 - 2025-05-31
Australia’s very own music icon will light up stages in an unforgettable celebration of her illustrious career including her chart-topping anthems to fan favorite’s spanning her decades of extraordinary success. Tina promises an intimate yet electrifying live experience marking the 30th Anniversary of her iconic album Don’t Ask. Released in 1994, the groundbreaking record cemented Tina as a global star, boasting timeless hits like “Chains”, “Wasn’t It Good”, and “Sorrento Moon (I Remember)”. “Don’t Ask” became one of Australia’s highest-selling albums of all time and remains a defining moment in Australian music history.

The celebratory “Don’t Ask Again” Tour therefore will be not only a concert; it’s a love letter to Tina’s loyal fans who have embraced her as a national treasure. Backed by her world-class band and signature powerhouse vocals, Tina will bring her timeless hits to life on a tour designed to captivate audiences young and old.
This exclusive run of shows with support act Dylan Wright will take Tina to cities and regional hubs and is a chance to witness a true Australian icon live on stage. Don’t wait as tickets will sell fast! Secure yours and be part of this enchanting journey.

TOUR DATES:
Riverside Theatre, Perth WA – Sunday, 27 April 2025
State Theatre, Sydney NSW – Tuesday, 29 April 2025
State Theatre, Sydney NSW – Wednesday, 30 April 2025
Evan Theatre, Penrith NSW – Sunday, 4 May 2025
Civic Theatre, Newcastle NSW – Tuesday, 6 May 2025
Palais Theatre, St Kilda VIC – Thursday, 8 May 2025
Palais Theatre, St Kilda VIC – Friday, 9 May 2025
Munro Martin Parklands, Cairns QLD – Saturday, 17 May 2025
QPAC Concert Hall, Brisbane QLD – Tuesday, 20 May 2025
QPAC Concert Hall, Brisbane QLD – Wednesday, 21 May 2025
The Star, Gold Coast QLD – Friday, 23 May 2025
Her Majesty’s Theatre, Adelaide SA – Friday, 30 May 2025
Tickets available from www.tinaarena.com

Train, KT Tunstall and Jason Wade (Lifehouse) Australian Tour
2025-05-18 - 2025-05-26
MULTI-GRAMMY AWARD-WINNING BAND TRAIN ANNOUNCES HIGHLY ANTICIPATED 2025 AUSTRALIAN HEADLINE TOUR
FEATURING SPECIAL GUESTS KT TUNSTALL AND JASON WADE OF LIFEHOUSE
Early Bird Presales Begin Wednesday 11 December at 10am Local
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Multi-GRAMMY Award-winning, diamond-selling band TRAIN is fresh off the heels of an epic summer tour that took in nearly 50 U.S. cities, and today, announces their long-awaited return to Australia in May 2025. The national tour kicks off Sunday 18 May in Perth, which marks Train’s first Australian show in eight years, and will travel through Adelaide, Melbourne, and Sydney before concluding in Brisbane on Sunday 25 May.
Train’s highly anticipated 2025 Australian Tour will bring fans across the globe an epic night of music filled with the band’s most iconic, chart-topping hits including ARIA 15x platinum certified, #1 best-selling smash “Hey, Soul Sister,” ARIA 12x platinum certified, double-GRAMMY-winning breakout song “Drops of Jupiter,” ARIA 2x platinum certified tracks “Drive By” and “Play That Song,” and many more from their critically-acclaimed catalog spanning three decades.
Joining Train on the road as direct support on all dates is Scottish singer-songwriter KT Tunstall, best known for her 2004 multi-platinum debut, Eye to the Telescope, which spawned the hit “Black Horse and the Cherry Tree” and the world-wide smash “Suddenly I See.” Jason Wade of LIFEHOUSE , will also join as support on the tour, performing the band’s biggest tracks including “Hanging By A Moment,” “You and Me,” “Whatever It Takes,” and more.
Early bird ticket presales begin Wednesday 11 December at 10am local time, and tickets for the general public will be on sale beginning Friday 13 December at 11am local time via destroyalllines.com. Sign up for access to early bird presale tickets HERE. For more information on Train’s upcoming tour dates, please visit: SaveMeSanFrancisco.com.
Since their formation in 1994, Train has had 14 songs on Billboard’s Hot 100 chart, 13 albums on the Billboard 200 albums chart, and has sold more than 10 million albums and 30 million tracks worldwide. In 2024, the band celebrated the 15th anniversary of their iconic album Save Me, San Francisco, featuring GRAMMY-winning, global hit “Hey, Soul Sister,” which continues to reach new milestones – it was the #1 best-selling smash and most downloaded single of 2010, achieved RIAA Diamond status in 2021 and now 11x platinum, and in 2022 surpassed one billion streams on Spotify.
TRAIN 2025 AUSTRALIAN TOUR
PRESENTED BY DESTROY ALL LINES
Sunday 18 May – Perth – Red Hill Auditorium
Tuesday 20 May – Adelaide – AEC Theatre
Thursday 22 May – Melbourne – John Cain Arena
Saturday 24 May – Sydney – ICC Sydney Theatre
Sunday 25 May – Brisbane – Riverstage

BST Hyde Park 2025 - Sabrina Carpenter and special guests
2025-07-06 - 2025-07-07 | Hyde Park London, the Parade Ground, East side of Hyde Park, London, W2 2UH, United Kingdom
American Express presents BST Hyde Park 2025

Sabrina Carpenter

2x GRAMMY® winner and BRITs Global Success Award recipient adds a second headline show at BST Hyde Park
With special guests:
Clairo
Olivia Dean
Full line-up to be announced

Sunday 6 July 2025
Tickets on sale 10am –
Monday 24 February

American Express presents BST Hyde Park is delighted to announce that double GRAMMY®-winner, pop powerhouse Sabrina Carpenter will headline a second huge night at Hyde Park on Sunday 6 July, following her sold-out show on Saturday 5 July. She will be joined by special guests Clairo and Olivia Dean, with the full line-up still to be announced. Tickets go on general sale at 10am GMT on Monday 24 February.
Two-time GRAMMY® award winner Sabrina Carpenter has enchanted an audience of millions as a singer, songwriter, actress and style icon. With her music, she has delivered one anthem after another on stage and in the studio, earning multiple gold and multi-platinum certifications, and performing to sold out crowds around the world. On screen, she has generated mega-fandom through starring roles on television and film.
She is signed to Island Records, with which she debuted her acclaimed Gold-certified fifth studio album, emails i can’t send, which appeared on many “best Of 2022” lists including Rolling Stone and Billboard. The album features her hit single ‘Feather’ which went #1 at Top 40 Radio, earning Sabrina her first #1.
Her sold out emails i can’t send tour took her to North America, Europe, Asia and Brazil, and she recently served as direct support for Taylor Swift in Latin America, Australia and Singapore on the Eras Tour.
Ahead of her Coachella debut, she released her single ‘Espresso’ which quickly climbed the charts. On its release, Pitchfork declared ‘Espresso’ as ‘in pole position to be this year’s song of the summer’, and The New York Times heralded the single as the song ready to “propel her to the next level”.
Since its release in April 2024, ‘Espresso’ has gone on to reach #1 on the UK & Australian singles charts, Top 5 in the US, and #1 on Spotify globally, where it reached over 200M streams within its first month. Her second single, ‘Please Please Please’, was released in June and shot straight up to the top of the charts. The single hit #1 on Spotify’s Global and US charts, #1 on Apple Music and debuted at #2 on the Billboard Hot 100 before claiming the #1 spot a week later and went #1 at US Pop Radio.
In August, Sabrina released her highly anticipated sixth studio album, Short n’ Sweet. The album received critical acclaim from the likes of the New York Times, Rolling Stone, Pitchfork, Variety and many more. The album debuted at #1 on the Billboard 200, making it the 3rd biggest first-week debut in the US in 2024, and became only the second album that year to spend its first three weeks atop the list. Short n’ Sweet also topped the charts around the world, including in the UK. The album earned Sabrina six GRAMMY® nominations as a first-time nominee. Short n’ Sweet took home the GRAMMY® Award for Best Pop Vocal Album and Sabrina also won the Best Pop Solo Performance GRAMMY® Award for ‘Espresso’. She made her debut at the 67th GRAMMY® Awards with a captivating performance of ‘Espresso/Please Please Please’.
Joining Sabrina Carpenter at London’s BST Hyde Park is special guest, American indie luminary Clairo. Named NME’s Best New Act in the World in 2020, Clairo earned her first No.1 on the TikTok Billboard Top 50 in August 2024, with her song ‘Juna’ off of her third studio album, Charm. Pitchfork described the singer’s soft-rock album as “a lush, rich production”, giving it an impressive 7.5 rating. The American singer-songwriter also gained popularity with her cult debut album single ‘Bags’ and TikTok viral hit ‘Flaming Hot Cheetos’, which has amassed over 452 million streams on Spotify.
East London singer-songwriter Olivia Dean first gained attention with her debut EP Growth in 2020, but it was her debut album Messy (2023) that truly solidified her place in the UK music scene. The album received critical acclaim for its raw honesty, blending elements of pop, R&B, and soul while exploring themes of vulnerability, self-discovery and personal relationships. Dean’s powerful voice and heartfelt songwriting have earned her a loyal fanbase and she’s one of the most exciting and authentic talents in contemporary British music.
BST Hyde Park’s headliners for 2025 are: Olivia Rodrigo (27 June), Zach Bryan (28 + 29 June), Noah Kahan (4 July), Sabrina Carpenter (5 + 6 July) and Jeff Lynne’s ELO (13 July). Expect more incredible announcements soon for the 2025 edition of the UK’s most anticipated summer event.
BST Hyde Park again brought a hugely diverse range of superstars to the Royal Park in 2024 across three weekends – SZA to Kings of Leon, Morgan Wallen, Andrea Bocelli, Robbie Williams, Shania Twain, Stevie Nicks, Kylie Minogue and Stray Kids.
www.bst-hydepark.com | @bsthydepark
Tickets:
Amex® Presale – begins 10am GMT on Wednesday 19 February until 9am Monday 24 February
Artist Fanclub – 10am GMT on Friday 21 February
General On Sale – 10am GMT on Monday 24 February

James Blunt - Back To Bedlam Australian Tour 2025
2025-10-21 - 2025-10-31
James Blunt is coming back!
Following a triumphant national 2024 tour, James Blunt will return in 2025 to celebrate the 20th anniversary of his debut album.
Back to Bedlam
Performing the album in its entirety + greatest hits
After a sold-out national tour in 2024 and fulfilling his promise to return to Australia, James Blunt has confirmed dates for his Back to Bedlam 2025 Australian and New Zealand tour. In October, James Blunt will perform the entirety of his multi-platinum album ‘Back To Bedlam’, along with his greatest hits and fan-favourites.
Early bird pre-sale tickets available from 9am local time, 5 February 2025 and on general sale Friday 7 February, 9am local time. Ticket details available via www.destroyalllines.com
Tuesday 21 October 2025 Spark Arena, Auckland
Thursday 23 October 2025 Brisbane Entertainment Centre, Brisbane
Saturday 25 October 2025 Qudos Bank Arena, Sydney
Sunday 26 October 2025 Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne
Tuesday 28 October 2025 Adelaide Entertainment Centre, Arena
Thursday 30 October 2025 RAC Arena, Perth
’New Zealand and Australia… I’m coming to get you! Following last year’s incredible tour of Oz, I knew I had to bring my Back To Bedlam 20th Anniversary Tour to you guys Down Under, and this time we’re sneaking in New Zealand, and I can’t wait to see all of you! I promise to deliver an unforgettable show!’ – James Blunt
Released in October 2004, Back to Bedlam marked the debut of singer-songwriter James Blunt. The album includes the globally acclaimed #1 singles “You’re Beautiful” and “Goodbye My Lover,” along with other notable tracks such as “High” and “Wisemen.” It achieved significant commercial success, reaching #1 on the ARIA album charts and earning the #8 spot on the ARIA Top 100 Albums of the 2000s. Certified 8× Platinum in Australia, it was also the highest-selling album in the UK for 2005, with over 2.4 million copies sold that year. To date, Back to Bedlam has sold over 12 million copies worldwide, solidifying James Blunt’s status as an international recording artist.
Since then, James Blunt has established a highly successful career both creatively and commercially, producing a series of acclaimed albums and singles. His subsequent works, including All The Lost Souls (2007), Some Kind of Trouble(2010), Moon Landing (2013), The Afterlove (2017), and Once Upon A Mind(2019), have consistently secured positions within the Top 10 of the ARIA Album Charts.
His most recent album Who We Used To Be was released in 2023. His recent greatest hits collection, The Stars Beneath My Feet, went Gold selling over 100,000 copies.
Don’t miss the return of chart-topping superstar James Blunt, performing his debut album and all his greatest hits from across his stellar career.
Sign up for early bird ticket via daltours.cc/james_blunt
