Entertainment
18 February, 2025
Night of fun and nostalgia
AN anthemic show filled with the hits of two of the biggest music legends of all time – Elton John and George Michael – will have Cairns’ fans singing their lungs out this March with ‘The Songs of Elton and George’.
Accompanied by a band and the epic vocals of two of Australia’s most beloved vocalists, Anthony Callea and Tim Campbell, The Songs of Elton and George is coming to Cairns after a successful set of sold-out concerts at the Melbourne’s Hamer Hall and Sydney Opera House in 2024 and it’s bound to be an all-out celebration of Elton and George’s greatest hits.
The show will take the stage at the Cairns Performing Arts Centre on Friday, March 7 from 7.30pm.
“We’re both fans of Elton John and George Michael and their music has definitely influenced us over many years,” Mr Callea said.
“I’m such a big fan of Elton that I had a dog called Reggie about 20 years ago. As a kid I was obsessed with his music because of his incredible lyrics and it was the musicality that he created that I loved,” Mr Campbell said.
“For me, as a kid who always loved to sing, I remember always listening to George Michael’s music. It opened my ears and eyes to what a true vocalist and true artistry is,” Mr Callea said. “It’s beautiful to get to celebrate both of their music and bring them together and take this show around the country.”
The pair said that the audience could expect “hit after hit” and a very fun and comfortable show to get out of the routine and forget about your problems.
“Right after the first five seconds you’re going to know these classics,” Mr Campbell said. “These songs really take you back to a beautiful time in your past, this show is going to elevate people’s senses, and I believe it’s a good time for Cairns, as we watch from afar the devastating news, so we’re hoping we can bring incredible music and give people a night off.”
“We like to talk to the audience, we think we’re funny, and we want everyone to leave with a smile on their face because it’s hit after hit. This show is so nostalgic and it’s a feelgood show.” Mr Callea said.
“There are beautiful moments like ‘Candle in the wind’ and ‘One more try’ with beautiful poignant songs but also you’ll see us dancing to the Wham! medley and ‘Saturday night’s alright for fighting’ so definitely bring your dancing shoes,” he said. Big hits like ‘Rocketman’, ‘Bennie and the Jets’, ‘Careless Whisper’, ‘Wake me up before you go-go’ and more are all on the menu at The Songs of Elton and George.
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