Multi award-winning Australian singer-songwriter Vanessa Amorosi will help celebrate Melbourne Zoo's 150th anniversary by performing a Zoo Twilights concert tonight.
Venue:
Melbourne Zoo, Elliott Ave, Parkville
Date: Saturday, February 25, 2012
Website: http://www.vanessaamorosi.com/
The Twilights Concert Series is back again - bigger and better than ever. Zoo Twilights 2012 will kick off a series of events as part of Melbourne Zoo's 150th Anniversary celebrations, and offers a superb lineup of Australia's favourite artists amid the magical setting of the Zoo under the stars.
Tonight, ARIA Award winning pop star Vanessa Amorosi will perform live at Melbourne Zoo as part of the concert series. Amorosi established her career in 1998, when she released her debut single Have a Look, which was closely followed by the dance anthem Absolutely Everybody. Since, then Amorosi has gone on to become a huge success both in Australia and overseas, selling more than two million albums and singles combined.
Amorosi is best known for her hits Shine, The Power, Perfect, This Is Who I Am, Hazardous, Mr. Mysterious, Spin (Everybody's Doin' It) and Holiday.
Melbourne Zoo, Elliott Ave, Parkville
Date: Saturday, February 25, 2012
Website: http://www.vanessaamorosi.com/
The Twilights Concert Series is back again - bigger and better than ever. Zoo Twilights 2012 will kick off a series of events as part of Melbourne Zoo's 150th Anniversary celebrations, and offers a superb lineup of Australia's favourite artists amid the magical setting of the Zoo under the stars.
Tonight, ARIA Award winning pop star Vanessa Amorosi will perform live at Melbourne Zoo as part of the concert series. Amorosi established her career in 1998, when she released her debut single Have a Look, which was closely followed by the dance anthem Absolutely Everybody. Since, then Amorosi has gone on to become a huge success both in Australia and overseas, selling more than two million albums and singles combined.
Amorosi is best known for her hits Shine, The Power, Perfect, This Is Who I Am, Hazardous, Mr. Mysterious, Spin (Everybody's Doin' It) and Holiday.
MELBOURNE ZOO ANNOUNCES ANOTHER GREAT
SUMMER OF ENTERTAINMENT WITH THE 2012 ZOO
TWILIGHTS PROGRAM
The Twilights Concert Series is back again – bigger and better than ever! Zoo Twilights 2012
will kick off a series of events as part of Melbourne Zoo's 150th Anniversary Celebrations. The
superb line‐up of some of Australia's favourite artists amid the magical setting of the Zoo
under the stars should not be missed! Whatever your musical tastes, there's something for
everyone at Zoo Twilights this summer.
This season, Zoo Twilights will feature some of the hottest upcoming talent around along
with the best of Australia’s entertainers and old faithful’s, including Washington, Kate
Ceberano, Kasey Chambers, The Beautiful Girls, James Morrison, Marcia Hines, James Reyne,
Daryl Braithwait, Vanessa Amorosi, Lior, Gurrumal, Joe Camilleri & The Black Sorrows, the
one and only RocKwiz Live and many more!
ALL TICKETS ON SALE 1 DECEMBER 2011
Saturday 21 January – Washington
With Big Scary
We are very excited to open the Twilight season with ARIA Award winning, Washington.
Megan Washington’s music has captivated audiences all over Australia with her debut
album ‘I Believe You Liar’ awarded Platinum status in 2010. Don’t miss Washington at the
spectacular location of Melbourne Zoo this Twilights season.
Tickets: Adults: $40, Child: $20, Family Pass: $110, Zoos Member Adult: $20, Zoos Member
Child: $10.
Sunday 22 January ‐ James Morrison Quintet
With Paul Williamsons Hammond Combo
The legendary James Morrison leads a talented band through a soulful selection of jazz hits
and Morrison originals. Tickets: Adults: $50, Child: $25, Family Pass: $125, Zoos Member Adult:
$45.50, Zoos Member Child: $22.70.
Saturday 28 January ‐ Kate Ceberano
With Jade MacRae
ARIA Award winning, singer/songwriter Kate Ceberano has had an illustrious career; releasing
five Platinum albums, four Gold albums, selling in excess of 1 million albums in Australia and
performing countless sell‐out tours.
Tickets: Adults: $50, Child: $25, Family Pass: $125, Zoos Member Adult: $45.50, Zoos Member
Child: $22.70.
Sunday 29 January – BABBA
Touted as the most musically accurate ABBA tribute band, we’re pleased to welcome back
BABBA to our Twilights program. Performing since 1994, BABBA have played to packed
audiences in Australia, Asia and New Zealand.
Tickets: Adults: $40, Child: $20, Family Pass: $110, Zoo Members Adult: $20, Zoo Members
Child: $10.
Saturday 4 February ‐ Kasey Chambers
With Bill Chambers
Kasey Chambers quickly became known as the face of a daring new generation of performers
in the Country Music scene, releasing her debut solo album in 1999 winning an ARIA Award,
triple‐platinum sales and international acclaim. Her most successful single ‘Not Pretty Enough’
followed in 2001 off her second album Barricades and Brickwalls.
Tickets: Adults: $60.50, Child: $30.80, Family Pass: $165, Zoo Members Adult: $55, Zoo
Members Child: $27.50.
Sunday 5 February ‐ The Pink Show
Don’t miss Australia’s number one Pink Tribute Show at this year’s Zoo Twilights. The Pink
Show stars the incredible Susi Tate giving the most realistic Pink performance you can have
without seeing Pink herself. ‘Get your party started’ at Melbourne Zoo this Twilights season!
Tickets: Adults: $40, Child: $20, Family Pass: $110, Zoo Members Adult: $20, Zoo Members
Child: $10.
Saturday 11 February ‐ The Beautiful Girls
With The Fearless Vampire Killers
The iconic Australian rock band, The Beautiful Girls from the New South Wales coast, perform
their own eclectic mix of laid back rock, reggae, roots, folk and pop sounds making this band
a popular choice for Zoo Twilights.
Tickets: Adults: $40, Child: $20, Family Pass: $110, Zoo Members Adult: $20, Zoo Members
Child: $10.
Sunday 12 February ‐ Marcia Hines
With Bonnie Anderson
Marcia Hines, the First Lady of Song is arguably one of Australia’s most popular female pop
stars. Hailing originally from Boston, Hines moved to Australia at the age of 17 on a six‐month
contact but ended up staying to raise her daughter Deni. After 30 years in the business, Hines
still holds the title of the Queen of Pop and was recently inducted in the ARIA Hall of Fame.
Tickets: Adults: $50, Child: $25, Family Pass: $125, Zoos Member Adult: $45.50, Zoos Member
Child: $22.70.
Saturday 18 February ‐ James Reyne & Band & Daryl Braithwaite
We’re looking forward to seeing two of Australia’s rock legends take to the stage this
Twilights Series. Daryl Braithwaite and James Reyne will be performing classics from their
illustrious careers so come and join us for a night of Australian originals at Melbourne Zoo.
Tickets: Adults: $50, Child: $25, Family Pass: $125, Zoos Member Adult: $45.50, Zoos Member
Child: $22.70.
Sunday 19 February ‐ Marina Prior & Friends
With special guest Kane Alexander and Music Direction by David Cameron
Leading Lady of musical theatre, Marina Prior along with Kane Alexander will take you on a
musical journey covering a wide range of favourites including The Phantom of the Opera and
Les Miserables, to well‐known hits of the 70s and 80s.
Tickets: Adults: $50, Child: $25, Family Pass: $125, Zoos Member Adult: $45.50, Zoos Member
Child: $22.70.
Saturday 25 February – Vanessa Amorosi
With Zoophyte
Vanessa Amorosi is arguably one of Australia’s most talented singers performing at the
moment. Her experience is varied and impressive and has wowed audiences since her teens,
going on to enjoy phenomenal success having sold over 1.5 million records worldwide and
performing at Sydney 2000 Olympics & the Manchester Commonwealth Games.
Tickets: Adults: $60.50, Child: $30.80, Family Pass: $165, Zoo Members Adult: $55, Zoo
Members Child: $27.50.
Sunday 26 February – Wendy Stapleton Swingin’ 60s
Melbourne Zoo is pleased to welcome back Wendy Stapleton for another night of go‐go
dancing and ‘60s hits. The Swingin’ Sixties showcases songs from icons such as The
Supremes, Cilla Black, Petula Clark and Dusty Springfield. Join us and step back into an era of
miniskirts, beehives and go‐go dancing under the stars at Melbourne Zoo!
Tickets: Adults: $50, Child: $25, Family Pass: $125, Zoos Member Adult: $45.50, Zoos Member
Child: $22.70.
Saturday 3 March – Lior
Australia‐based singer and songwriter Lior is a talented guitarist and singer. His sound is
defined by the combination of a contemporary roots sound with many Israeli / Middle East
and Jewish influences. Lior released his first album, Autumn Flow, in 2005 and has been
nominated for a handful of awards ‐ including nods from the J Award and the ARIA Awards.
Tickets: Adults: $40, Child: $20, Family Pass: $110, Zoo Members Adult: $20, Zoo Members
Child: $10.
Sunday 4 March – BABBA
We’re excited to welcome BABBA back to the Twilights stage for the second time this season,
due to popular demand. Don’t miss out on their last performance at Melbourne Zoo for 2012!
Tickets: Adults: $40, Child: $20, Family Pass: $110, Zoo Members Adult: $20, Zoo Members
Child: $10.
Saturday 10 March – Gurrumul
With Dewayne Everettsmith
We’re very excited to have Gurrumul join us for our Twilights Concert Series. What better way
to enjoy this unique take on Gumatj clan stories, as he sublimely adapts them into
contemporary song styles. Gurrumul has come into his own style, with his 2008 inaugural
album debuting at the number one position on Australia's ARIA independent charts.
Tickets: Adults: $60.50, Child: $30.80, Family Pass: $165, Zoo Members Adult: $55, Zoo
Members Child: $27.50.
Sunday 11 March ‐ Joe Camilleri & The
Black Sorrows
With Vika & Linda Bull
Fronted by Joe Camilleri, the Black Sorrows formed in 1983 and are remembered for their hits
‘Hold On To Me’, ‘Chained to the Wheel’, ‘Harley and Rose’ and ‘Snake Skin Shoes’. The everchanging
line up of the band has ensured that that the band is a melting pot of Aussie talent.
For Zoo Twilights, long time Black Sorrows vocalists, Vika and Linda Bull, will join Camilleri as
support.
Tickets: Adults: $40, Child: $20, Family Pass: $110, Zoo Members Adult: $20, Zoo Members
Child: $10.
Saturday 17 March – RocKwiz Live –Salutes the Animals
With hosts Julia Zemiro and Brian Nankervis
We’re thrilled to announce that the 2012 Twilights series will be wrapped up with RocKwiz
Live –Salutes the Animals. RocKwiz is Australia's original live music television show
since 2005.
Hosts Julia Zemiro and Brian Nankervis, will take mystery guests and contestants
Hosts Julia Zemiro and Brian Nankervis, will take mystery guests and contestants
selected from the live audience through four rounds of questions, before the guests perform
a show‐closing duet with the RocKwiz Orkestra.
