All-Aussie Lineup Bringing ‘The Great Australian Songbook’ To Life

The concert series features incredible talent covering the greatest Australian songs of all time.

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Four of Australia’s great vocalists are bringing to life the Great Australian Songbook this July.

The tour will feature Christine Anu, Kav Temperley, Shannon Noll and Isabella Manfredi, supported by an incredible live band led by Ben Fletcher as Musical Director, performing classic Aussie tracks that have shaped Australia’s spirit, identity and cultural heartbeat.

This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to hear iconic Aussie tracks performed by a group of talented and much-loved artists.

The Great Australian Songbook Live begins in Newcastle at Civic Theatre on Thursday 16 July. The concert series then hits Brisbane’s Fortitude Music Hall on Saturday 18 July, Gold Coast’s The Star on Sunday 19 July, Sydney’s Enmore Theatre on Thursday 23 July, Geelong’s Costa Hall on Saturday 25 July, Melbourne’s Palais Theatre on Sunday 26 July and Adelaide’s AEC Theatre on Wednesday 29 July, with the final show at Perth’s Crown Theatre on Friday 31 July.

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When it comes to the four stars taking part in the Great Australian Songbook Live, each has made a massive impact on the Aussie music scene.

Christine Anu is a proud Torres Strait Islander singer, actor and broadcaster whose career spans nearly three decades across music, film, theatre and radio. Her 1995 debut album Stylin’ Up went platinum and produced the ARIA Award–winning hit single, ‘My Island Home’. Other career highlights include performing at the Sydney 2000 Olympics Closing Ceremony and a plethora of stage and screen credits, including Moulin Rouge, The Matrix Reloaded, Rent and Little Shop of Horrors.

Kav Temperley is the voice behind Fremantle alt-rockers Eskimo Joe. Formed in 1997, the band have released seven studio albums, achieved multi-platinum sales, and won 8 ARIA Awards, 15 WAMI Awards, 2 APRA Awards and 3 International Songwriting Competition Awards.

Shannon Noll found success after finishing second on the first season of Australian Idol. Two decades of success have seen Nollsie release multiple chart-topping hits and platinum albums, appear on Aussie reality TV shows and become a true Aussie icon.

Isabella Manfredi is best known as the lead singer of The Preatures, but has also released her acclaimed solo album, izzi, produced the score for the HULU original film (Plan B, directed by Natalie Morales) and recently reformed her band for a celebration of their seminal debut album. 

Catch the Great Australian Songbook Live at AEC Theatre on Wednesday 29 July. Ticketing information available at mellenevents.com.au.

GREAT AUSTRALIAN SONGBOOK LIVE TOUR DATES 2026

Performed by Christine Anu, Isabella Manfredi, Shannon Noll and Kav Temperley 

Thursday 16 July – Civic Theatre, Newcastle, NSW

 Saturday 18 July – Fortitude Music Hall, Brisbane, QLD

 Sunday 19 July – The Star, Gold Coast, QLD

 Thursday 23 July – Enmore Theatre, Sydney, NSW

Saturday 25 July – Costa Hall, Geelong VIC

Sunday 26 July – Palais Theatre, Melbourne VIC 

Wednesday 29 July – Adelaide Entertainment Centre, Adelaide, SA

Friday 31 July – Crown Theatre, Perth, WA

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