Sing along with Freddie Mercury, swing your hips with The King or relive the Beatles final concert with our ultimate A-Z guide on the best tribute bands soon to be hitting Australians shores.
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1st Annual Sydney Elvis Festival
Sydney can finally celebrate The King like never before. With two of the best artists in the world, Dean Z & Dwight Icenhower who are both endorsed by Elvis Presley enterprises. From the unbelievable energy you will see from Dean Z, to the voice of Elvis in Dwight – your mind will be blown.
Fri 9 Oct 2020 – Canterbury Hurlstone Park RSL, NSW
Sat 10 Oct 2020 – Canterbury Hurlstone Park RSL, NSW
Sun 11 Oct 2020 – Canterbury Hurlstone Park RSL, NSW
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ABBARAMA (The Modern ABBA Tribute Experience)
Sweden’s super-stylish pop sensation ABBARAMA bring the Modern ABBA Tribute Experience to Australia. Get ready to sing-along to all your favourite ABBA songs – Gimme! Gimme! Gimme!, Mamma Mia, Dancing Queen, Take A Chance on Me, Super Trouper, Waterloo, The Winner Takes it All and so many more.
Wed 16 June 2021 – Civic Theatre Newcastle, NSW
Sun 20 June 2021 – Rosemount Hotel, Perth, WA
Thu 24 June 2021 – The Gov, Adelaide, SA
Fri 25 June 2021 – Enmore Theatre, Sydney, NSW
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A Tribute to R.E.M.
From a Murmur to a Monster is an opportunity to experience your R.E.M. favourites live. A Tribute to R.E.M. honour R.E.M.’s unique sound and set list including – Losing My Religion, The One I Love, It’s The End of the World, Radio Free Europe, Drive, Orange Crush, Everybody Hurts, Nightswimming, Stand and more.
Fri 8 Jan 2021 – The Factory Theatre, Sydney, NSW
Sat 9 Jan 2021 – Rosemount Hotel, Perth, WA
Sat 16 Jan 2021 – The Corner Hotel, Melbourne, VIC
Sun 17 Jan 2021 – The Gov, Adelaide, SA
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Bootleg Beatles
This incredible performance features an uncanny recreation of the Fab Four’s impromptu concert on top the roof of the Apple Building in Savile Row central London – the band’s final live performance. Complete with orchestra, the Bootleg’s show will feature many songs and hits from the entire Beatles’ catalogue, spanning the early days of Beatlemania through Sgt Pepper to ‘the End’, with every last Beatle detail performed with the Bootleg’s trademark, spine-tingling accuracy.
Wed 11 Nov 2020 – Regal Theatre, Subiaco, WA
Fri 13 Nov 2020 – EVAN Theatre Panthers, Sydney, NSW
Sun 15 Nov 2020 – Enmore Theatre, Sydney, NSW
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Celebrating Nina Simone – Featuring Lisa Simone
Nina Simone stunned the world with her deep, velvet voice and soulful songs, earning her reputation as one of the greatest singers of our time. Next March we welcome her daughter Lisa Simone to our shores to enthral you with a swinging soulful and heart-warming concert of her mother’s music. Expect to hear all the feel-good Simone classics like – My Baby Just Cares for Me, Feelin’ Good, Black Is the Colour, I’m Gonna Leave You, Love Me or Leave Me and more.
Sun 11 Apr 2021 – Hamer Hall, VIC
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The Clone Roses
Direct from the UK, The Clone Roses are the #1 Tribute to Madchester legends The Stone Roses! “I can’t believe it’s not butter, the Second Best Stone Roses in the World” – Mani (The Stone Roses). Expect to hear – I Wanna Be Adored, Fools Gold, Love Spreads, Waterfall, I am the Resurrection, She Bangs the Drums, Made of Stone and more.
Sat 21 Aug 2021 – Rosemount Hotel, Perth, WA
Wed 25 Aug 2021 – The Gov, Adelaide, SA
Sat 28 Aug 2021 – Corner Hotel, Melbourne, VIC
Fri 27 Aug 2021 – The Factory Theatre, Sydney, NSW
Thu 26 Aug 2021 – The Zoo, Brisbane , QLD
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The Doors Alive
Direct from the UK, The Doors Alive are widely regarded as the closest and most enthralling representation of the legendary 1960’s rock gods The Doors in the world today. The band re-create the sound, look, presence and magic of a real 1960’s Doors concert, perfectly and effortlessly transporting the audience back with classic hits such as Light My Fire, Break on Through (to the Other Side), Riders On The Storm, People Are Strange, L.A. Woman, The End, Roadhouse Blues, Love Her Madly plus loads more.
Wed 6 Oct 2021 – Newcastle City Hall, NSW
Fri 8 Oct 2021 – Enmore Theatre, Sydney, NSW
Wed 20 Oct 2021 – Astor Theatre, Perth, WA
Fri 22 Oct 2021 – The Gov, Adelaide, SA
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Fastlove A Tribute To George Michael
After selling out shows in cities across Australia in 2018 and 2019, the world’s most prestigious and professionally produced show paying tribute to the life and work of George Michael is coming back to Australia in 2021! Fastlove features a professional cast of singers, dancers, a full band and the incredible Andrew Browning as George Michael to create an authentic sound and mind-blowing visuals for a spectacular show!
Sat 10 Apr 2021 – The Star Gold Coast, QLD
Thu 15 Apr 2021 – Canberra Southern Cross Club, Woden, ACT
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The Fleetwood Mac Experience
The Internationally Acclaimed Australian Fleetwood Mac Show ‘Running In The Shadows’ is heading to Newcastle to pay homage to the superstar band. The six-piece rock band explore Fleetwood Mac’s extensive back catalogue, covering all the classic ballads, blues and rock songs from their five decade plus career.
Sat 20 Feb 2021 – Civic Theatre Newcastle, NSW
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Leaving Jackson – Johnny Cash and June Carter Show
Take a step back in time to when country music told a true story of life, love and heartache. From the famous Walk The Line and Folsom Prison Blues to the iconic, Ring of Fire. For more than 40 years Johnny Cash and June Carter enthralled audiences around the world with their songs of life, love and heartache. A love story played out through some of the greatest songs ever written.
Sat 10 Oct 2020 – Orange Civic Theatre, NSW
Sat 19 Sep 2020 – Star Gold Coast , QLD
Sat 29 May 2021 – Civic Theatre Newcastle, NSW
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Lennon-Through A Glass Onion
Following its off-Broadway New York success, this performance celebrates the genius, music and phenomenon of John Lennon. Part concert and part biography, John Waters reveals the true essence of the life and astonishing talent of one of the world’s most treasured icons. Featuring 31 hits of Lennon and Lennon/McCartney including Imagine, Strawberry Fields Forever, Revolution, Woman, Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds, Working Class Hero and Jealous Guy.
Sat 28 Nov 2020 – Playhouse, VIC
Sun 29 Nov 2020 – Playhouse, VIC
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LETZ ZEP
The Led Zeppelin approved tribute band tour Australia for the first time ever. Celebrating the music of the world’s greatest ever rock band, their set includes Stairway to Heaven, Immigrant Song, Black Dog, Kashmir, Rock and Roll, Whole Lotta Love, Dazed and Confused + loads more. When Robert Plant saw Lets Zep perform he said, “I walked in, I saw me”.
Sat 22 May 2021 – The Gov, Hindmarsh, SA
Fri 28 May 2021 – Enmore Theatre, Sydney, NSW
Thu 27 May 2021 – Newcastle Civic Theatre, NSW
Fri 4 Jun 2021 – Max Watts, Melbourne, VIC
Sat 5 Jun 2021 – Astor Theatre, Perth, WA
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Queen Bohemian Rhapsody Greatest Hits Tour
Thomas Crane & Bohemian Rhapsody are back to tour in 2021 with their ‘The Best of Queen tour’. Bringing back to life the visual excitement, sound and stage energy of an original Queen performance.
Sat 08 May 2021 – EVAN Theatre, Panthers, NSW
Fri 30 Jul 2021 – Orange Civic Theatre, NSW