Some of Australia’s favourite performers including Silvie Paladino, Paulini and Josh Piterman are joining John Foreman and the much-loved Australian Pops Orchestra for The New Year’s Eve (& The Day Before) Gala Concerts at Hamer Hall on 30 and 31 December 2024.
This spectacular gala event, now in its 41st year at Hamer Hall, is packed with orchestral classics, traditional anthems and Broadway hits, all performed by a glittering line-up of star performers.
Led by John Foreman, the Australian Pops Orchestra will again ignite the Hamer Hall stage in a stunning display of musicianship, celebration and laughter alongside the Dana Jolly Dancers’ fabulous choreography.
“The Australian Pops New Year’s Eve Gala has become a Melbourne tradition,” said John Foreman. “This year it is particularly special with not one but two performers – Silvie Paladino and Josh Piterman – who have graced the West End stages joining us along with the magnificent Paulini, who starred in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat.”
“They will be singing songs from musicals we know and love including Sunset Boulevard, The Phantom of the Opera and Les Miserables all backed by a magnificent 60-piece symphony orchestra and fabulous dancers, resulting in a show that’s uplifting, fun, and will send you into 2025 in the best way possible,” said Foreman.
This year’s concerts will pack in more music and laughter than ever and include three performances – The Day Before on Monday 30 December at 2.00pm, New Year’s Eve matinee on Tuesday 31 December at 2.00pm and New Year’s Eve on Tuesday 31 December at 8.00pm.
Audience members attending the New Year’s Eve 8.00pm performance can also purchase an add on ticket for a pre-show party that includes interval drinks and/or a ticket for a very special after-show fireworks balcony party after the show with drinks, nibbles and one of the best views of Melbourne’s fireworks!
For over 40 years, the Australian Pops Orchestra has presented a unique blend of popular classical and contemporary music to Australian audiences. They have performed alongside many of the world’s favourite singers including Luciano Pavarotti, Dame Kiri Te Kanawa, Peter Allen, Andrea Bocelli, Dame Joan Sutherland, Sir Cliff Richard, Ray Charles and many more.
The New Year’s Eve (& The Day Before) Gala takes place at Hamer Hall – Arts Centre Melbourne on Monday 30 December and Tuesday 31 December 2024. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit: www.artscentremelbourne.com.au for details. Tickets on sale Friday 30 August 2024 (9.00am).
Image: Paulini, John Foreman, Silvie Paladino and Josh Piterman will star in The New Year’s Eve (& The Day Before) Gala (supplied)