Michael Cassel Group is “dipping a toe into the music scene” with the launch of its own record label, Michael Cassel Music. Its first release is Taking Chances, a recording of the track from the currently-playing Titanque. It is on steaming platforms now.

Titanique

Drew Weston, Marney McQueen and Georgina Hopson in Titanique. Photo © Daniel Boud

A cover of the Celine Dion song of the same name, Taking Chances features Australian Titanique star Marney McQueen and producers James Alexandr and Yogi in a “pulsing house anthem… infused with the outrageous humour, camp glamour and euphoric energy of the production”.

“The first time I heard Taking Chances, I was completely hooked – it’s an absolute banger,” said Cassel. “Launching Michael Cassel Music with Taking Chances felt right from the very first beat. James brought the heat, Marney brought the magic, and together they’ve delivered something totally electric.”

Titanique is currently playing at Sydney’s Grand Electric in Surry Hills and closes on 22 June. In a four-star review in 2024, Limelight Print Editor Jo Litson wrote that it’s “absurd, fabulous fun… If you’re...