The Parish Church of St James’ King Street: The Phantom of the Opera with Live Organ Improvisation

St James Church, Sydney 173 King St, Sydney, NSW, Australia
Experience the magic of silent cinema like never before! Join us for a thrilling screening of The Phantom of the Opera (1925), accompanied by world-renowned organist Martin Baker, who will improvise a stunning live score on our brand-new pipe organ. This is a rare opportunity to witness a cinematic masterpiece…
Editor's Choice Are You Lonesome Tonight

Opera Queensland: Are You Lonesome Tonight

Jetty Memorial Theatre 337 Harbour Drive, Coffs Harbour, NSW, Australia
Opera and country and western might sound like curious musical bedfellows, but this quirky show was a hit for Opera Queensland back in 2021. Now, it’s touring nationally. Patrick Nolan’s clever concept mixes arias by the likes of Puccini and Verdi with classic country songs by Slim Dusty, Troy Cassar-Daley,…

The Ellington Jazz Club: The Ellington Staff Show!

The Ellington Jazz Club 191 Beaufort Street, Perth, WA, Australia
You’ve enjoyed their hospitality and killer cocktails…and now, our superstar staff are trading the bar for the bandstand! Introducing The Ellington Staff Band! For one epic night, past and present Ellington legends unite to play your fave pop anthems from the late 20th century to now! Inspired by the legendary…

Canberra International Music Festival: SONNEURS

LESS Pavilion Dairy Rd, 2609, Fyshwick, ACT, Australia
Set in Canberra’s striking contemporary pavilion, LESS, this free outdoor event offers a unique fusion of tradition and modernity. A quartet of French pipers will bring vibrant energy to this brutalist yet majestic structure, nestled within the reimagined industrial landscape of Dairy Road in Fyshwick.  The program includes a series…

The Round: Todd McKenney: Peter & Me

The Round 379 - 399 Whitehorse Road,, Nunawading, VIC
Todd McKenney is back on stage to celebrate 40 years in showbiz with his dazzling celebration – Peter & Me! Exuberant, entertaining, and bursting with energy… just a few traits Todd has in common with his idol, Peter Allen. Praised for his stellar performance as Peter Allen in the original…
Kew Court House Live

Boroondara Arts: Maggie Alley

Kew Court House 188 High Street, Kew, VIC, Australia
Maggie Alley is a songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and vocal powerhouse with an unfiltered view of life around her. She has an engrained habit of shaking the world by its hairy, devilish horns when she has something to say – which is often. A preternatural song writing talent recognised early by collaborators…

Boroondara Arts: Maggie Alley at Kew Court House Live

Kew Court House 188 High Street, Kew, VIC, Australia
Maggie Alley is a songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and vocal powerhouse with an unfiltered view of life around her. A preternatural song writing talent recognised early by collaborators like ARIA winner Matt Walker (producer of her first EP) and renowned Australian vocalist Dallas Frasca, long-time Melbourne music scribe Jeff Jenkins took to…

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