Headline Acts
Jon English
Jon English is one of few Australian performers who have successfully combined a career in so many genres of music, television, and stage.
From the early 70’s in the demanding role of Judas in Australia’s first and enormously successful production of ‘Jesus Christ Superstar’, to his Logie winning performance as the convict Jonathan Garrett in the TV mini series, ‘Against the Wind’, together with countless return seasons as the dashing Pirate King in ‘Pirates of Penzance’ and the lovable Bobby Rivers in the TV sitcom, ‘Altogether Now’, Jon has contributed immeasurably to the performing arts for four decades.
With no less than 16 music albums to his credit, including the self penned rock opera ‘Paris’, any attempt to list his achievements in this short space would only result in copious sins of omission. His many accolades include multiple Logie, Aria, TV Week, Countdown, RAM Magazine, Melbourne Critics Green Room, AFI and MO awards, just to name a few.
A prolific songwriter, experienced screen composer, and a popular actor with wide community recognition and critical public acclaim, Jon is one of Australia’s most successful, loved, and enduring recording and performing artists.
The Australian Tribute To Hannah & Miley
Hannah Montana is about Miley Cyrus who turns from an average teenage girl during the day to a famous pop singer at night - Hannah M. She then of course continuously tries to conceal her identity to everyone but family and close friends.
The Australian tribute toHannah & Miley has reproduced Hannah Montana’s music into a 50 minute fully costumed and choreographed show with Hannah & 4 back up singers/dancers and sets. Performed by 5 talented Melbourne performers who recreate the Hannah experience leaving the audience feeling that dreams really can come true.
Song Choice includes Best of Both Worlds, Rockstar, If We Were A Movie, The Other Side Of Me, Life’s What You Make It, I Miss You, One In A Million, True Friend, Make Some Noise, Who Said, Bigger Than Us, Girls Night Out, We Got The Party and Old Blue Jeans.
The Amazing Drumming Monkeys
An adorable variety show featuring Bongo & Congo (2 monkey puppets) who play African drums and lead audiences in songs and dances, and perform magic tricks with low-tech special effects and gags.
Bongo and Congo are music-festival favourites Australia-wide, including many performances at WOMADelaide with an entertaining show conveying messages of positivity, sustainability and peaceful co-existence.
They have wowed audiences in Mackay at the G & S Engineering Wine & Food Day this year, are back to do it again in Sarina. Guaranteed to get all children dancing, giggling and clapping!
