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COLIN HAY Solo
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Running Times: Doors: 7:30pm Start: 8:00pm Armed with a new album, Man At Work Vol. 2, revered troubadour Colin Hay will be gracing Melbourne Recital Centre in December with a musical masterclass in storytelling - playing a collection of songs that spans the length of his highly successful and independently driven career. Few artists can lay claim to the oeuvre that Hay has contributed to stages, screens and radio airwaves across the globe for over three-and-a-half decades. Those who have heard his songs on the radio will tell you it's his soaring vocals that set him apart from the masses, but only the punters who have witnessed his stage presence can understand the breadth of his talent which goes far beyond strings and octaves...the Colin Hay experience is an enchanting and anecdotal trip not to miss.
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Hu Haiquan "Vagabond's Dining Hall" Australia Tour - Melbourne
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Approximate Running Times: Doors - 6:45pm Start - 7:30pm Finish - 9:30pm Hu Haiquan's 2025 Australia Tour "Vagabond's Dining Hall" Officially Begins When the wandering souls of daylight meet under the cover of night, we cook the flavours of the world with music. In the cold back kitchen of the daytime city, every soul stirs its thoughts in solitude. Subway platforms swallow silence, office cubicles simmer with uncooled longing, and as the microwave chimes in a convenience store, we are all waiting-for a feast made for wanderers.
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COLIN HAY Solo
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Running Times: Doors: 7:30pm Start: 8:00pm Armed with a new album, Man At Work Vol. 2, revered troubadour Colin Hay will be gracing Melbourne Recital Centre in December with a musical masterclass in storytelling - playing a collection of songs that spans the length of his highly successful and independently driven career. Few artists can lay claim to the oeuvre that Hay has contributed to stages, screens and radio airwaves across the globe for over three-and-a-half decades. Those who have heard his songs on the radio will tell you it's his soaring vocals that set him apart from the masses, but only the punters who have witnessed his stage presence can understand the breadth of his talent which goes far beyond strings and octaves...the Colin Hay experience is an enchanting and anecdotal trip not to miss.
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FROM A DIAMOND TO A KING
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Approximate Running Times: Doors - 6:45pm Start/Set One - 7:30pm Interval - 8:35pm Set Two - 8:55pm Finish - 10:15pm A spectacular symphonic tribute to the music of Neil Diamond and Elvis Presley, live with the Australian Symphony Orchestra's 30-piece ensemble. International performer Peter Byrne is the voice of Neil Diamond, while award-winning Damian Mullin channels the spirit and sound of Elvis. Featuring hits like Sweet Caroline, Crunchy Granola, Jailhouse Rock, and Suspicious Minds, this electrifying night blends rock nostalgia, orchestral power, and unforgettable performances. Two icons. One legacy. .
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MICHAEL JACKSON LIVE CONCERT EXPERIENCE - Starring TJ CAPPOLA
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Approximate Running Times: Doors - 6:45pm Start - 7:30pm Interval - 8:30pm Finish - 10:00pm The live concert at The Palms at Crown promises to be an unforgettable experience, complete with all the bells and whistles. Audiences can expect a spectacular showcase of special effects, dynamic choreography, and electrifying performances that faithfully recreate the essence of Michael Jackson's legendary concerts. With TJ Cappola embodying Michael Jackson's character and vocals to perfection, supported by a live band and professional dancers, this event will transport fans back in time to relive the magic of MJ's iconic hits and stage presence. It's a must-attend event for anyone who wants to experience the thrill and excitement of Michael Jackson's live performances firsthand. .
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Daryl Braithwaite
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Approximate Running Times: Doors - 6:45pm Support - 7:30pm Interval - 8:10pm Main Act - 8:30pm Finish - 9:45pm Dary Braithwaite returns to The Palms at Crown for one exclusive concert. Always a fine interpreter/singer/front man & songwriter from his early days with 70s supergroup SHERBET to his highly successful solo career today. Hear the hits One Summer, Love Songs, The Horses, Howzat, As The Days Go By and many more. .
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Boom Crash Opera - The Singles Tour 2025
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Approximate Running Times: Doors - 6:45pm Support Act - 7:30pm - 8:10pm Interval - 8:10pm Main Act - 8:30pm Finish - 9:30pm To celebrate their 40th anniversary, the beloved Australian band is embarking on a massive national tour: Hands Up In The Air - The Singles Tour 2025. As the name suggests, this will be Great Wall-to-wall hits, starting with the band's debut single, the Top 10 smash Great Wall, and running through a cavalcade of classics, including Dancing In The Storm, The Best Thing, City Flat, Get Out Of The House, Onion Skin, Bettadaze and Hands Up In The Air. The show will also feature BCO's new single, Latest Hustle, a stomping glam rock treat, which Pete Farnan says is like Onion Skin "but with a contemporary twist". Four decades after the band began, the start of Onion Skin remains an irresistible rallying cry: Keep it in! Cut it out! Kick it out!
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The Australian Bee Gees Show
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Approximate Running Times: Doors - 6:45pm Set 1 - 7:30pm Interval - 8:20pm Set 2 - 8:40pm Finish - 9:30pm After 24 years and over 6,500+ performances in over 55+ countries, The Australian Bee Gees Show is the toast of Las Vegas. The show has been in residence at Excalibur Resort & Casino on the Las Vegas Strip since February 2011 and has been voted twice, The Best Tribute Show in Las Vegas. The show features a chronology of the greatest hits from the wonderful music of the Brothers Gibb, including More Than A Woman, Night Fever, Stayin' Alive and How Do You Mend A Broken Heart, just to name a few. The Australian Bee Gees Show have captured the look, the sound and the personality that defines one of the most successful and adored acts in musical history. For one night only, be a part of the magic that is, The Australian Bee Gees Show.
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The Magic of Christmas featuring Lucy Durack, Rob Mills & Bobby Fox
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Approximate Running Times: Doors - 6:15pm Start - 7:00pm Finish - 8:15pm Celebrate the magic of Christmas with this joyous musical theatre spectacular, starring beloved Australian icons Lucy Durack, Rob Mills, and Bobby Fox. Featuring timeless Christmas hits, show-stopping choreography by a world-class ensemble, and a surprise guest, this dazzling production is the ultimate festive treat. .
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The Magic of Christmas featuring Lucy Durack, Rob Mills & Bobby Fox
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Approximate Running Times: Doors - 6:15pm Start - 7:00pm Finish - 8:15pm Celebrate the magic of Christmas with this joyous musical theatre spectacular, starring beloved Australian icons Lucy Durack, Rob Mills, and Bobby Fox. Featuring timeless Christmas hits, show-stopping choreography by a world-class ensemble, and a surprise guest, this dazzling production is the ultimate festive treat. .
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James Reyne
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Approximate Running Times: Doors - 6:45pm Support (Alex Lloyd) - 7:30pm Interval - 8:10pm Main Act - 8:30pm Finish - 10:00pm James Reyne hits The Palms at Crown one final time (well, actually two). Two nights. Full 8-piece band. All the hits. Come and say goodbye in style. About James Reyne. His songs have provided the soundtrack to endless Australian summers. James Reyne is one of our finest singers and songwriters, responsible for iconic songs such as 'Reckless', 'The Boys Light Up', 'Beautiful People', 'Lakeside', 'Daughters Of The Northern Coast', 'Fall Of Rome', 'Hammerhead', 'Motor's Too Fast' and 'Slave'. Distinctly Australian - James was inducted into the ARIA Hall of Fame in 1996 and was honoured with the Order of Australia (OAM) in 2014.James has had 19 Top 40 singles - including six Top 10 hits - and 11 Top 10 albums. The new single 'Going Back To Nashville' is out now. .
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James Reyne
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Approximate Running Times: Doors - 6:45pm Start - 7:30pm Support (Alex Lloyd) - 7:30pm Interval - 8:10pm Main Act - 8:30pm Finish - 10:00pm James Reyne hits The Palms at Crown one final time (well, actually two). Two nights. Full 8-piece band. All the hits. Come and say goodbye in style. About James Reyne. His songs have provided the soundtrack to endless Australian summers. James Reyne is one of our finest singers and songwriters, responsible for iconic songs such as 'Reckless', 'The Boys Light Up', 'Beautiful People', 'Lakeside', 'Daughters Of The Northern Coast', 'Fall Of Rome', 'Hammerhead', 'Motor's Too Fast' and 'Slave'. Distinctly Australian - James was inducted into the ARIA Hall of Fame in 1996 and was honoured with the Order of Australia (OAM) in 2014.James has had 19 Top 40 singles - including six Top 10 hits - and 11 Top 10 albums. The new single 'Going Back To Nashville' is out now. .
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Chocolate Starfish - Bat Out Of Hell The FINALE
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Approximate Running Times: Doors - 1:45pm Start - 2:30pm Kate Daley Interval - 3:10pm Main Act - 3:30pm Finish - 5:00pm We're wrapping up 2025 in the best possible way, with the party to end all parties. For our 4th annual Christmas Extravaganza and our last performance ever at The Palms at Crown, we are pulling out ALL the stops to bring you BAT OUT OF HELL - The Return with Strings Attached - THE FINALE. The electrifying show that thrilled audiences all over Australia this year will be back for a final performance like no other. The full Bat Out Of Hell album - plus selected songs by Jim Steinman - will be augmented by the stirring swells of a six-piece string section, escalating the rich production to mesmerising heights. And yes, in typical Starfish style, there will be a few surprises and special Christmas songs to kick start the holiday spirit. There's no better way to cap off a stellar year than a party with The Fish and several hundred kindred spirits!
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