JUKEBOX REVOLUTION

Every Record Tells a Story”

When: 24th May 2019

Where: Twin Towns RSL, Tweed Heads

SMA PRODUCTIONS and BOYS IN THE BAND Presents Jukebox Revolution  www.boysintheband.com.au

Elvis, Bee Gees, Johnny O Keefe, Queen, Jackson 5, Beatles, ACDC, John Farnham … and many more!

Following on from their 2018 sell-out concerts, internationally acclaimed Boys in the Band is proud to present their brand-new show Jukebox Revolution every record tells a story! Celebrating the most iconic artists of the 20th century.

Starring Australia’s finest leading men and backed by their sensational band The Players this dazzling performance features over 50 years of mega hits in an all singing, all dancing, high octane concert.
Get ready to join the revolution!

The Kings of Country

When: 25th May 2019

Where: Twin Towns RSL, Tweed Heads

Direct from the USA, and returning to our shows in May 2019, Abstract Entertainment presents The Kings of Country, a remarkable tribute to the biggest names in country music of this century. The show features a unique opportunity to experience the music of three amazing artists in one night.

Philip Bauer who is instantly recognizable as the Man in Black, has been recreating the look and sound of Johnny Cash for over a decade. With all the moves, patter and sound that personifies American country music, Phillip is recognized worldwide as one of the leading Johnny Cash tribute artists.

Michael Moore as the outlaw Willie Nelson, is outstanding in his portrayal of Willie as he takes us through some of the most beautiful country songs ever written.

Ted Vigil, recognized by the American Country Music Association with the Rising Legend Award, channels John Denver with his look, his voice and his music as he effortlessly plays and sings the hits that made the cross over from country to Top 40.

The Kings of Country, along with their own live band deliver an unforgettable country music experience as they take you on a ride down memory lane in a show that is loaded with country music’s biggest hits.

LADIES NIGHT The ultimate night out and not only for the girls!

When: 31st May

Where: Twin Towns RSL, Tweed Heads

The story of four unemployed guys, motivated by ‘The Chippendales’ to form a male stripping act, in order to make some fast cash. They pitch the notion to a local club owner and take lessons from a slightly shop-worn, dance instructor with a heart-of-gold in all manner of things, including what women really want from a male stripper (and how to deliver it).

Written in 1987, by Anthony McCarten and Stephen Sinclair, Ladies Night has been translated into twelve languages and remains New Zealand’s most commercially successful play, of all time.
With eight sell-out tours of Britain and the U.K, it won France’s premiere theatre award for comedy- The Molière Prize, in 2001.

Ladies Night will leave you hyperactive and ready to party! It’s the kind of show that you can take your granny to… Cheeky, fun, a little bit naughty – and a damn good giggle.

Starring Christopher Atkins (Blue Lagoon)

Steven Tandy (The Sullivans)

Alli Pope (Menopause The Musical))

APIA “GOOD TIMES TOUR 2019”

featuring Vika & Linda Bull, Brian Cadd, Joe Camilleri, Kate Ceberano, Russell Morris, Ross Wilson & John Paul Young

When: 1st & 2nd June 2019

Where: Twin Towns RSL, Tweed Heads

2019’s Apia Good Times line-up have a huge array of hits to draw from including Ginger Man, A Little Ray of Sunshine, Harley & Rose, Chained to the Wheel, Bedroom Eyes, Pash, Never Let Me Go, The Real Thing, Wings of an Eagle, Eagle Rock, Come Said the Boy, I Hate the Music and Love Is In The Air, to name a few. Each Allstar will perform their hits and favourite songs culminating in an extraordinary finale with all seven sharing the stage.

RESPECT

“The Ultimate Tribute to Soul Legend Aretha Franklin”

When: 14th June

Where: Twin Towns RSL, Tweed Heads

Experience the heart and soul of the iconic Aretha Franklin as Australia’s own ‘Soul Mama’ Angie Narayan presents an unmissable and unique show combining storytelling, song and soul

R • E • S • P • E • C • T © is the ultimate tribute to the legendary Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin. You will laugh, cry and rejoice as Australia’s finest soul singer, Angie Narayan takes you on an intimate musical odyssey. Angie digs deep into her own deeply personal connection to Aretha as we journey through the artist’s life— love, tragedy and triumph. Those lucky enough to see Angie perform are raving about the singer’s inimitable channelling of Aretha, alongside her world-class 7-piece band, this is a show not to be missed!

Angie Narayan is undoubtedly the strongest soul voice that Australia has ever heard. It is easy to understand why Angie continues to captivate audiences, having built a following as worthy as her reputation in a short time. With vocals that are beyond compare, she has amazed audiences internationally, displaying a sophisticated sound wiser than her years. Angie Narayan is a powerhouse, and a prolific singer in her field. Since her time on Australian Idol, the soul, gospel and R‘n’B artist has been on a remarkable journey of growth. Audiences will remember Angie from her Australian Idol performances, where Ian ‘Dicko’ Dickinson accurately bestowed her the ‘Soul Mama’ title, and since has been on an extraordinary ride. Having worked with some of the country’s most respected musicians who also sing their praise for her, Angie has supported industry legends Renee Geyer, John Paul Young and Human Nature to name a few.

Crafted to be an intimate experience, R • E • S • P • E • C • T will connect audiences with Angie in a symbiosis of artist and audience, bringing them closer to Aretha than they have ever been. R • E • S • P • E • C • T is a body, mind and soul experience. Backing up the dynamic vocals and abundant energy of Angie are the slick sounds of her 7-piece band, and some of the finest vocal arrangements you will hope to hear. The journey begins with a bang in the 1960s, as Angie and the band take you back in time kicking off the evening where Aretha’s career all began. An immersive show experience, the band will blow audiences away with big energy, authentic outfits and truly entertaining repartee. Angie not only sings from the timeless Aretha songbook; she sings the praises of a woman who fought inequality and injustice in an era of discrimination and racism.

Embodying the spirit of this bold and phenomenal woman,
R • E • S • P • E • C • T will leave you on a high; the show’s apex a soaring crescendo of Aretha’s most iconic sing-along hits – this is musical storytelling at its best!

THE MERSEY BEATLES

Direct from the Cavern Club

‘Four Lads from Liverpool’

When: 15th June 2019

Where: Twin Towns RSL, Tweed Heads

KILLER QUEEN “The Rhapsody Tour”

When: 22nd June 2019

Where: Twin Towns RSL, Tweed Heads

KillerQueen is a Brisbane-based band paying homage to Britain’s regal rock quartet QUEEN. Fine-tuning the show since 2003 with their fully-costumed, superb musicianship coupled with accurate instruments and with all the cast resembling the original members of Queen… You will be forgiven to think you’re in the presence of the real band.

KillerQueen is also Australia’s only Internationally Touring Act.

Since 2010, the band have performed interstate and overseas in places such as Papua New Guinea, New Zealand, Singapore (3 consecutive years) and Norway (2 years in a row.) KillerQueen headlined the Skaanevik Blues Festival with Journey and Foreigner in 2011 and Thin Lizzy and Twisted Sister in front of 10,000 fans in 2012. KillerQueen also supported Kelly Rowland at the Big Gay Day in Brisbane 2011 in front of 7,000 people. 2014 proved to be another big year for Killer Queen with countless Sold Out shows in and around Australia, ie, Darwin Casino, Cairns Casino (KQ have broken attendance record to date) and Friday night at Twilight at Taronga Zoo Sydney. Another highlight was opening for IceHouse at the Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers and closing the year with a New Year’s Eve show for The High Roller Club at the Jupiters Casino Gold Coast, Royal Carribean Cruise Ships, a Mini Tour of India, Twin Towns and South Sydney Juniors NSW performing to thousands of Queen Fans.

AMERICAN SUPERSTARS

Chris E Thomas as Stevie Nicks

Bobby Bruce as Neil Diamond

Jimmy Mann as Billy Joel

When: 29th June 2019

Where: Twin Towns RSL, Tweed Heads

Dream-come-true concert with multi-generational appeal showcasing some of the most iconic American tunes ever, American Superstars brings to life the extraordinary talents of Billy Joel, Neil Diamond and Stevie Nicks performed by three of the best tribute artists in the world today.

Canadian singer Bobby Bruce has spent the past 2 decades astonishing global audiences with his salute to Neil Diamond that focuses on his rise to fame in the early 60s to his historic 1980 Jazz Singer album. Critics all over the world have claimed that he is as good as or possibly even better than the original. With a stunning vocal delivery and an engaging stage presence, Bobby Bruce is a consummate performer in his own right, but as Neil Diamond, he brings the house down with hits such as Cracklin’ Rosie, Kentucky Woman, Cherry Cherry and Sweet Caroline to name just a few.

Australian piano-man, Jimmy Mann has been performing around Australia and abroad for more than 30 years. He performs regularly with Elton Jack in the Tour-de-Force tribute show to Elton John and Billy Joel and is one half of the Big Shots Duelling Pianos. Jimmy performs the hits of Billy Joel that everyone loves to sing along to such as You May be Right, Scenes from an Italian Restaurant, Piano Man, Allentown, It’s Still Rock and Roll to Me, and Up Town Girl with all the showmanship you’d expect from the real Billy Joel.

Chris E Thomas is a powerhouse vocal performer well known within the industry as “the real deal”. She has sung on countless recordings from radio, tv, albums and live dvds for some of Australia’s best-known performers and toured with international artists such as Gene Simmons and Rick Astley. Chris E performed the
role of Stevie Nicks in the National Tour of Classic Albums Live – Rumours and Tusk: The Music of Fleetwood Mac to critical acclaim, channelling the American mega star and singing such all-time greats as Edge of Seventeen, Gypsy, Sara and Stop Draggin’ My Heart Around with all the passion and professionalism of Stevie.

If you could imagine seeing all your favourite artists performing their greatest hits in one-night American Superstars would be it. Some of the best songs of all time will have you rocking your way down memory lane and singing at the top of your voice.

JOHNNY CASH LIVE Back to San Quentin- 50 Years On

WHEN: 6TH JULY 2019

WHERE: Twin Towns RSL, Tweed Heads

In 1969, off the back of the huge success of his At Folsom Prison album, Johnny Cash recorded the second of his legendary prison albums at California’s notorious maximum security prison, San Quentin.
With the Folsom album kick starting a golden era of Cash’s career, At San Quentin cemented his place as a legendary figure and icon of 20th century popular music.
During the February 24 recording session, in typical Johnny Cash fashion, he got the already enthusiastic inmates onside with his song San Quentin which contains the lyrics “San Quentin, I hate every inch of you” and he immediately replayed the song at the request of his cheering audience with both versions included on the original release of the At San Quentin album. Most notably the album included the worldwide smash hit single, A Boy Named Sue, which undeniably made Cash a superstar and household name. Sue became Cash’s highest ever charting single on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and was only held out of the number one spot by the Rolling Stones ‘Honky Tonk Women’.

50 Years on, Johnny Cash The Concert hit the road in 2019 celebrating this legendary album and the career of the Man in Black.
A brand new show featuring more than 35 hits, Back to San Quentin – 50 Years On includes the great moments of the San Quentin album plus the hits and favourites spanning Cash’s entire 50 year recording career.

After 6 National tours and more than 175 shows, Johnny Cash The Concert has become lauded as one of Australia’s premier tribute acts. With ace guitarist Stuie French, powerhouse backing band, The Tennessee Express and led by vocalist Daniel Thompson, Johnny Cash The Concert presents an unforgettable night paying tribute to one of music’s most iconic and influential figures.
With more than 60 thousand tickets sold Australia wide, don’t miss your chance to see what has audiences on their feet and coming back each year for more.

SOWETO GOSPEL CHOIR ‘Freedom’

WHEN: 26th July 2019

WHERE: Twin Towns RSL, Tweed Heads

Winner of the 2019 Grammy Award for Best World Music Album for their latest album “Freedom”, a collection of songs which celebrate and commemorate South Africa’s democratic movements struggle for freedom, Soweto Gospel Choir now bring their “Freedom” concert to Australia for the first time.

Hailing from Soweto (South West Township), a town outside of Johannesburg and home of Nelson Mandela and South Africa’s democratic movement, Soweto Gospel Choir continues to inspire audiences around the world with their powerful blend of African gospel, freedom songs, and international classics.

Comprised a line-up of South Africa’s best vocalists, these uplifting performers have shared the stage with some of the biggest names in music including U2, Aretha Franklin, Stevie Wonder, Robert Plant, Celine Dion, Red Hot Chili Peppers and Josh Groban.

In this uplifting and joyous repertoire, The Choir will perform a rousing program of freedom songs celebrating the life of the father of their Rainbow Nation, Nelson Mandela as well as international gospel classics including a spine-tingling take on Leonard Cohen’s “Hallelujah” and an extraordinary rendition of “Amazing Grace” which has had over 15 million views on YouTube.

Don’t miss the spectacular Soweto Gospel Choir LIVE in Australia in 2019!