Career sparked by a broken heart
Now teaming up with X Factor heart throb Jason Owen
A BROKEN heart and a new guitar for Christmas was the recipe that created one of Australia’s exciting country music sweethearts Amber Lawrence.
Amber admits singing wasn’t even a consideration when she was young but breaking up with her boyfriend who had given her a guitar for Christmas broke her heart and gave her a reason to write songs.… Members read the rest!
October 20, 2013
East Coast tour, song writing and recording
By SHIRLEY BROUN
CHARISMATIC 2012 X Factor runner-up Jason Owen is well on the way to strengthening his position within the entertainment industry and although he admits it is a challenge he sees the hard work he is putting in right now as a positive investment in his future.
“It’s like building a house.… Members read the rest!
October 16, 2013
Juggling TV, radio and theatre
All in a day's work for Todd
A DAY in the life of multi-award winning all-round entertainer and now Teen Angel Todd McKenney is far from boring and just as well because he hates being bored.
“I’m terrible when I’m bored. I’ve always got to be working on something and that’s why I get involved in so many things,” said Todd, who was franticly shuffling a list of appointments he had scheduled on his return from filming Dancing with the Stars in Melbourne.… Members read the rest!
October 14, 2013
Hard work reaps rewards for Grease star
HE is young, energetic, an all-round nice guy who can sing, act, dance (getting better with each new show) and lives life to the fullest … that’s former 2003 Idol finalist now in-demand stage performer, TV host and reality TV show star Rob Mills.
I spoke to Rob as he was being chauffeured around Sydney, having just returned from the final performance of Grease in Brisbane last week.… Members read the rest!
October 6, 2013
Beauty and the Beast takes Melbourne by Storm
On With the Show's
Flashback to 1996
HAVING clocked more than 300 performances in the Premiere Melbourne production of Disney's Beauty and the Beast already, Bert Newton is revelling in the enchantment his role brings to the stage of the Princess Theatre.
Bert plays the stuffy head butler, Cogsworth, who has been transformed into a clock, while his master - the prince - lives life as the `beast' (played by Michael Cormick).… Members read the rest!
October 2, 2013
Craig McLachlan takes lead as Frank N Furter
JOINING television and theatre star Craig McLachlan in the new production of Richard O’Brien’s The Rocky Horror Show will be a fresh, exciting and talented cast of Australia’s best musical theatre performers.
Producers Howard Panter and John Frost today announced cast members for the 2014 Australian tour of The Rocky Horror Show, which opens in January at the Lyric Theatre, QPAC, Brisbane followed by seasons at the Crown Theatre, Perth in February, the Festival Theatre, Adelaide in March, and the Comedy Theatre, Melbourne in April.… Members read the rest!
September 27, 2013
As Vegas audiences queue to see show
On With the Show's
Flashback to 1996
VISITORS to entertainment capital, Las Vegas, expect only the `best' in the world when they see a show on the famous strip, and the current line-up is nothing less than spectacular. The fabulous shows include Paul Anka, Don Rickles, Neil Sedaka, Barry Manilow, Julio Inglesias, Earth, Wind and Fire, and ...… Members read the rest!
September 17, 2013
Swing Central jazz it up at brunch
VENUE: Jupiter's Casino, Gold Coast
DATE: September 15, 2013
SWING Central was the icing on the cake for hundreds of guests who attended a special brunch set in the beautiful lush green gardens of Jupiter’s Casino on the Queensland Gold Coast on Sunday.
An outdoor vista warmed by a beautiful September sun, shaded by resort-style umbrellas both over the tables and as a temporary cover for the band, was the ideal setting to take in the relaxing tones of the group’s lead singer Brad Leaver.… Members read the rest!
September 8, 2013
Finding love in the most unexpected places
On With the Show's
Flashback to 1995
Jane Scali and Paul Martell
JANE Scali, a former Young Talent Time member, and comedian Paul Martell met when they were doing a children's telethon in Tamworth in 1984.… Members read the rest!
September 3, 2013
THE EMPIRE THEATRE
On With the Show's
Flashback to 1998
EXPERIENCING the magic of live theatre surrounded by a true work of art is the treat for audiences flocking to the beautifully restored art deco Empire Theatre in Toowoomba.
On Saturday, June 28th 1997, the Empire Theatre became Toowoomba's premier performing arts centre and a new era of entertainment and performing arts began on the Darling Downs.… Members read the rest!
October 28, 2013
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