Performers 2024

For three decades, The Wiggles, the world's most popular children's entertainment group have educated, entertained and enriched the lives of millions of pre-schoolers (and their parents) all over the globe. Today, generations of fans that grew up watching are sharing their love of The Wiggles with their own children. Having sold over 30 million albums and DVDs, 8 million books globally, as well as accumulating over one billion music streams and 2 billion views on YouTube, The Wiggles continue to dominate the preschool entertainment scene. Their live shows annually sell out to audiences on three separate continents, and their videos are seen in over 190 countries around the world. For more information, visit www.thewiggles.com.

Samantha Jade has been a household name in Australia for over 10 years, and it’s no surprise given her long string of hits, including ‘What You’ve Done To Me’, ‘Soldier’, ‘Up!’, ‘Sweet Talk’,‘Bounce’ and ‘Firestarter’ for which she won an ARIA for Best Video. She has gone on to amass a collective 87 million streams, released a single with Pitbull (‘Shake That’) and released 4 chart-topping albums. The multi-talented Samantha has been a regular fixture on Australian television, starring as Kylie Minogue in the TV Miniseries The INXS Story, as well as an ongoing guest-starring role in Home & Away. Not stopping there, Samantha has also launched three cosmetic collections with Models Prefer through Priceline as well as designing her very own Bras N Things Collection. In 2023, Samantha joined the cast of the second season of Celebrity Apprentice on Channel Nine and toured nationally with the Backstreet Boys. Most recently, Samantha was the runner-up on Channel 7's Dancing With The Stars and released her new EP Love.Sick Vol 2. including the infectious hit single 'Peachy', is already causing international noise.

From Sydney to London’s West End to the depths of the South African jungle, Rhonda Burchmore has endeared herself into the hearts of all Australians. With a smile that could light up the Sydney Opera House and a career spanning over 40 years, this vivacious, flame-haired beauty continues to turn heads wherever she goes and draw thunderous applause wherever she performs. As the years go by, she just keeps going from strength to strength. Highlights of Rhonda Burchmore’s illustrious career include performing on London’s West End in Sugar Babies featuring Mickey Rooney and Ann Miller, Stop The World I Want To Get Off with Anthony Newley, starring opposite David Atkins in the original Hot Shoe Shuffle and opening Crown Casino with her cabaret spectacular Red, Hot & Rhonda – playing to over 60,000 people! Rhonda starred as Velma Von Tussle in the acclaimed smash Hairspray on its national tour in 2022/23 and 2024/25 sees her star as Sister Mary Lazarus in Sister Act the Musical. Other productions include lead roles in Into the Woods, Mame, Easter Parade, Annie Get Your Gun, The Boyfriend, Urinetown, They’re Playing Our Song, Song & Dance, Guys & Dolls, Respect- A Musical Journey of Women, Little Orphan Trashley, Eurobeat, Calendar Girls, La Cage Aux Folles, Jerry’s Girls, The Drowsy Chaperone co-starring Geoffrey Rush and as Tanya in the original Australian production of Mamma Mia In 2016 Rhonda co-produced and starred in the outrageous TWINS with Trevor Ashley; which after a sell-out premiere season at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival, headlined the Adelaide Cabaret Festival the same year. In 2017 Rhonda produced, co-wrote and starred in ABBA-solutely Fabulous with best friend Lara Mulcahy, which continues to play sell out engagements across the country. The two dynamos returned in 2019 with a new Rhonda Burchmore Production Partners in Crime. In 2020, Rhonda appeared on I’m a Celebrity Get Me Out of Here, winning the hearts of Australians and placing third., Rhonda will debut a lead recurring role in Channel Seven’s sitcom Fam Time in an upcoming release. Rhonda’s other television credits include regular performances on long running variety shows Hey Hey It’s Saturday, The Don Lane Show, The Mike Walsh Show, The Midday Show, Good Morning Australia with Bert Newtown, Spicks and Specks and Carols by Candlelight. Rhonda has also appeared as a featured guest on Kath & Kim and more recently on Nine Network’s Love Child. Rhonda is also a regular panellist on Studio Ten and is a familiar face across Australian morning television. Rhonda made her film debut in the role of Kate in The Pirate Movie and more recently as Cheryl in The Wedding Party. In 2014 Rhonda was awarded the OAM for her service to the performing arts and community. In 2014 Rhonda won the Cabaret Icon Award at the International Adelaide Cabaret Festival. Rhonda’s cabaret shows include My Funny Valentine, Fever, Everybody Loves Rhonda, Legs 11, Cry Me A River- The World Of Julie London and Vinyl Viagra. In 2002 and 2012 Rhonda won Female Vocal Performer of The Year at the MO Awards and ACE Awards. In 2011, Rhonda released her auto-biography Legs 11: My Life in Front of the Lights and Backstage, with New Holland Publishing. It was rereleased in a 2018 with additional chapters. Rhonda has recorded five albums including A Red Hot Swingin Christmas, Pure Imagination, Midnight Rendezvous, Live At The Melbourne Concert Hall and Cry Me A River – The World of Julie London with ABC Records

Christine Anu is one of Australia’s most popular recording artists and performers of all time who uses her voice and reputation to spread a message of unity and hope. A multi-ARIA Award winner, she is renowned for her APRA AMCOS Award-winning song "My Island Home,". With her platinum album Stylin' Up, she is recognised for having one of the country’s most enduring and distinctive voices. Her acclaimed three-decade career spans across all forms of media including music, theatre, dance, film, television, radio, children’s entertainment, and one of the most influential keynote speakers. Her broad range of achievements include platinum-selling solo albums, acting in Hollywood blockbusters such as Moulin Rouge and The Matrix - Reloaded, performing in the hit sell-out musicals Rent and Little Shop of Horrors, and featuring roles in high-profile TV shows The Alice and Outland. Over the years, Christine has been central to a number of memorable historic moments, with her performance of My Island Home at the Sydney 200 Olympics Closing Ceremony a notable standout. Many Australians consider Christine’s My Island Home as the unofficial Australian National Anthem Christine has and will always be proud of her Torres Strait Islander heritage and at any given opportunity will use her public profile as a platform to advocate for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and others from marginalised backgrounds. Anu is a prominent voice of multicultural Australia and in 2016 was appointed host of the Evenings ABC radio program and now presents her own national radio show on ABC Radio every Friday and Saturday. When speaking to Anu about her proudest career moments, she speaks of becoming a mother to her two children and mentoring her daughter Zipporah as an entertainer in her own right. Christine and Zipporah have naturally taken the stage together and in 2019 they performed at the Women’s NRL Grand Final. Christine released her much-anticipated album ‘Waku – Minaral A Minalay in August, 2024 Waku- Minaral A Minalay is, unquestionably, the most important work of Christine’s career to date. Thanks to his granddaughter, Nadi’s legacy continues.

Hugh Sheridan, Australia’s favourite talent and TV personality, is honoured to be performing at Carols in the Domain this year. Following his graduation from NIDA, Hugh landed the role of Ben Rafter; in the highly acclaimed family drama “Packed to the Rafters” earning him three Silver Logie Awards for Most Popular Actor, among other nominations and accolades. Additionally, Hugh also starred in Channel 7’s two-part drama “Never Tear Us Apart – The Untold Story of INXS” and was a fan favourite on season 4 of The Masked Singer as “Rooster”. Alongside his acting career, Hugh has pursued his passion for music, performing in multiple professional stage productions and creating The California Crooners Club, where they had a Las Vegas Residency and performed across multiple countries on major stages.

Conrad Sewell is an acclaimed Brisbane-born singer-songwriter known for his powerhouse vocals and engaging stage presence. Since launching his career, he has shared the stage with major stars like Ed Sheeran, Maroon 5, and Jess Glynne, captivating audiences worldwide. His breakout hit, "Firestone," with Norwegian DJ Kygo, topped charts across Europe, and Australian Number 1 hit “Start Again, established him as a prominent artist. With his remarkable talent, Sewell continues to make waves in the music scene, blending heartfelt lyrics and a rich musical style that resonates deeply with fans.

Erin Holland has established a formidable career as a singer, TV host and brand ambassador. A seasoned entertainer and dancer (or in her own words, a professional show pony) since the age of 4, Erin is an experienced classical singer, winning a scholarship to the Sydney Conservatorium of Music in Classical Voice as well as the Women’s College Scholarship at the University of Sydney. An experienced Sports and Television Host, Erin currently hosts the Summer of Cricket for Channel 7 and has also featured on The Morning Show & Sunrise. In 2021, Erin starred in the gruelling Season 2 of SAS Australia and also regularly presents international sporting events such as the CPL, T10, PSL & one of the most watched Cricket tournaments in history the Indian Premier League (IPL). Most recently in 2023, Erin hosted the International Cricket World Cup (ICC) in India. Her work as a presenter and brand ambassador has led her to appear for brands such as Penfolds, Qatar Airways, Seafolly, The Star Sydney & Brisbane, Swarovski, La Roche Posay, Moet and Chandon, ATC Races, Endota Spa, Vanuatu Tourism, Ferrari, Sunglass Hut and Westfield, just to name a few. Erin supports charities close to her heart including Breast Cancer Network Australia, RSPCA, Tour de Cure, McGrath Foundation and the Children’s Medical Research Institute. She is proud to be an ambassador for GHD Hair, Mx Skincare and most recently becoming the face of Braun ‘at-home’ IPL.

Mark Vincent, this country's greatest tenor, returns to Woolworths Carols In The Domain in 2022. From the moment he first appeared on our television screens as a fresh-faced 15 year-old, Australia has loved Mark Vincent like one of the family. We have watched him grow up in front of our eyes, and shared in his successes and milestones, including nine consecutive albums reaching #1 on the ARIA Classical Crossover charts. Now, with the release of his tenth studio album, In The Eyes Of A Child, Mark welcomes us into his family, with a collection of songs that reveal Mark’s own hopes, dreams and aspirations for his future. Since Mark’s last album his life has changed hugely – first when he got married, and again when his first child was born. It was the birth of his son Matteo in 2020 that most profoundly influenced the album, giving Mark a burst of determination to tackle the next phase of his career with all his heart, the way he has always approached his singing. “Having my son come into the world – it changed me,” Mark says. “It’s the best thing that ever happened in my life. When he was born, I looked into his eyes and it’s like I knew him forever. It was the strangest, most beautiful feeling ever.” Mark has always been a gifted interpreter of songs, but having gone through these major life changes he now has the lived experience to connect even more deeply than before. That young boy has become a man, with the maturity to draw on his own life to inform how he performs these songs. In The Eyes Of A Child is a culmination of everything that has come before. The title track is a song Mark could not have sung three years ago, but thanks to Matteo he can now make it his own. So too ‘Have You Ever Really Loved A Woman?’, made so famous by Bryan Adams that initially Mark couldn’t find his own take on it. But then he thought of his wife, and all they had been through together, and he immediately knew exactly how he wanted to sing it. The album also wears Mark’s influences on its sleeve. There are songs made famous by his idols Josh Groban (‘To Where You Are’) and Andrea Bocelli (‘Canto Della Terra’). There are songs that Mark associates with his grandfather Bruno, who was his inspiration, and who taught him to work hard and follow his dreams, but who would not live to see Mark’s television debut: songs by Ennio Morricone (‘Il Mondo’) and Henry Mancini (‘A Time For Us’, best-known as the ‘Love Theme’ from Franco Zeffirelli's film of Romeo and Juliet), and which moved Mark to tears when he heard the extraordinary arrangement that his longtime friend and collaborator, Chong Lim AM, made especially for him.It’s obvious that Mark has a deep connection to his devoted fanbase, the ones that have sent his albums to the top of the ARIA charts. It’s something he has never taken for granted, and he dedicates In The Eyes Of A Child to those that have stuck with him throughout his career. Mark’s career to date has been a series of extraordinary highs, things he never could have imagined when he stepped on the stage of Australia’s Got Talent at 15. After blowing us away with his stunning rendition of Puccini’s world-famous aria ‘Nessun Dorma’, he would go on to win the entire competition in 2009. In 2014 he made his musical theatre debut in Dirty Dancing, followed closely by being handpicked by Dame Julie Andrews to play Freddy Einsfeld Hill in My Fair Lady. In 2017 Mark recorded his tribute to his boyhood idol, the great Mario Lanza, featuring the groundbreaking virtual duet ‘Because You’re Mine’, with Mark singing alongside the legendary tenor. In the years since, Mark has toured the UK with Katherine Jenkins, performing at iconic venues including London’s Royal Albert Hall and he has toured Ireland with Irish tenor Tommy Fleming. He has worked with Susan Boyle, Marina Prior and Anthony Warlow, and his Australian national tours are always sold out affairs. In The Eyes Of A Child marks an exciting new milestone in Mark’s journey, and he looks forward to taking you all along for the ride with him.

Celebrated Australian-American soprano Amy Manford is renowned internationally, most recently for her performance as Christine Daaé in the 2022 Australian production of The Phantom of the Opera, following her success in the original London show. In 2022, Amy was honoured to join Andrea Bocelli as his special guest during his Australian tour and again in 2023 for his US tour, which opened at the iconic Hollywood Bowl. In November 2023, she was awarded The Creative of the Year at the Marie Claire Women of the Year Awards. Amy has had the privilege of singing the Australian National Anthem at the 2021 AFL Grand Final and performing for King Charles at Buckingham Palace in London. As a director and co-producer at MM Creative Productions, Amy has toured Disney in Concert across Australia to great acclaim, including the opening of the Disney 100: The Concert anniversary celebrations at the Sydney Opera House earlier this year. Her single Walking in the Air was released on November 24, 2023, via The Orchard, and has garnered over two million views in less than five days. The song, a duet with pianist William Joseph, was also produced by Joseph. A diverse performer, Amy has a unique background as a former competitor in the Australian National Championships for her age group in both pole vaulting and rhythmic gymnastics.

Silvia Colloca is a celebrated Italian-born food writer, television producer, and presenter. She has authored seven cookbooks, including Silvia’s Cucina, Made in Italy, La Dolce Vita, Love, Laugh, Bake!, and Simple Italian. Her most recent cookbook, Italian Family Food, was released in 2024. Silvia’s warm and engaging style has also made her a familiar face on television, hosting popular shows such as Channel Ten's Silvia’s Italian Masterclass and SBS Food's Cook Like an Italian—both series have been embraced by global audiences. Silvia co-wrote, co-produced, and hosted the much-loved SBS series Made in Italy with Silvia Colloca, filmed on location in the stunning Le Marche and Abruzzo regions of Italy. The series earned her a 2015 TV WEEK LOGIE Award nomination for Best New Talent and a devoted following among food enthusiasts. In 2016, she co-wrote, co-produced, and hosted the ABC prime-time show Silvia’s Italian Table, further cementing her status as a trusted authority on Italian cuisine. Beyond her culinary achievements, Silvia is a celebrated opera singer and versatile actress. In 2022, she produced her debut solo classical album with Universal Music, which topped the Classical Charts for over 20 weeks. She was also honored to perform alongside Andrea Bocelli during his Sydney concert—a truly unforgettable experience. Currently, Silvia serves as an ambassador for Essteele Cookware and D'Orsogna Smallgoods sharing her love of high-quality Italian products. While Silvia excels across many creative fields, her true passion lies in the kitchen. Known for her unfussy and approachable style, she transforms simple ingredients into easy, family-friendly dishes. Silvia’s cooking is rooted in the traditions passed down by her mother and grandmothers, emphasizing authenticity, simplicity, and the rich legacy of Italian cuisine. Her presentations are infused with humor, warmth, and personal anecdotes that bring her dishes to life. Italians are famously passionate about food—and Silvia embodies that spirit wholeheartedly. Through her work, she invites others to share in the joy of traditional Italian cooking.

Budjerah returns in 2024 with his explosive new single, "Is It Ever Gonna Make Sense." Fresh off the platinum-selling success of "Therapy," the multi-ARIA Award-winning artist from the Gold Coast returns with his most soaring vocals yet, gearing up for his biggest headline tour of Australia. "Is It Ever Gonna Make Sense" pulsates with raw emotion and a powerhouse vocal performance. Budjerah craved a sound that delivered a "punch in the face." "I wanted to write songs with heaps of rhythm, a punchy beat, and big vocals," he says. As if by fate, fellow Aussie musician G-Flip called Budjerah out of the blue, inviting him to collaborate. "They're the perfect person for punch-you-in-the-face music," Budjerah says, and it's clear he's not wrong. The artistic chemistry between Budjerah and G-Flip, renowned for their electrifying live shows, takes centre stage here. Together, they've crafted a stadium-ready anthem primed for mass singalongs. Budjerah has meticulously built a captivating discography. Following "Therapy" and "Video Game" (co-written with Meg Mac and Matt Corby) in 2023, he's eager to unleash new material after a period of self-discovery in Los Angeles. "Is It Ever Gonna Make Sense," however, was born in G-Flip's hometown of Melbourne. While the song initially explored Budjerah's struggles with quitting coffee, it morphed into a broader expression of frustration – catchy as it is cathartic. "It's been a pretty confusing time in my life," Budjerah admits. "I'm still drinking coffee, and that don't make no sense, and neither does anything else that I have to deal with." Together Budjerah and G Flip have masterfully crafted something that feels universally relatable. Anyone who's ever felt like they're banging their head against a wall will connect with Budjerah's biggest chorus yet – a soaring release that explodes with his signature vocals. It's a testament to his relentless evolution as a vocalist and a clear sign of things to come. "Is It Ever Gonna Make Sense" arrives after a whirlwind few years for the artist, culminating in a massive 2023. Mentored by Matt Corby, Budjerah has blossomed into one of Australia's most beloved new voices. Already an ARIA Award winner (Breakthrough Artist in 2021 and Best Soul/R&B Release in 2022), he’s been nominated for 13 in total, including five ARIA nominations in 2023. He’s also an APRA Award recipient (Most Performed R&B / Soul Work for "Higher") and, in 2022, he was named GQ Australia's Breakthrough Artist. He's not just an award darling; he's a captivating performer who has won over audiences at Splendour In The Grass, Spilt Milk, and For The Love. Last year, he opened for Ed Sheeran on his sold-out stadium tour after collaborating with Sheeran on 2022’s “2Step”. On top of that, he sold out his own headline show at the Sydney Opera House for VIVID Live. He also achieved a career highlight performing with the legendary Kylie Minogue at the QANTAS gala. Speaking of Australian icons, Budjerah contributed the theme song to Baz Luhrmann's 2023 television series, "Faraway Downs." Over the past three years, he's amassed a staggering 50 million combined streams with “Therapy” achieving over 15 million on Spotify. With his biggest headline tour looming, it feels like an unstoppable time for Budjerah. Budjerah's ambition burns brightly. Inspired by legends like John Farnham and Beyoncé, he envisions himself commanding arenas with powerhouse vocals and intricate choreography. This ambition is balanced by a genuine stage presence. He describes a process of bridging his natural shyness with an "on-stage character" that allows him to fully connect with the audience. "On stage, there's a fire in me," he says. "And I think that's why I love performing so much. Because there's a part of me inside that just wants to come out. And that's when I feel like you get the full view of me as a whole person." Looking back at his debut single, "Missing You," released just over three years ago, it's clear Budjerah has come a long way. Corby recognized his raw talent early on, mentoring him through his early releases – his self-titled debut in 2021 and "Conversations" in 2022. Since then, he's collaborated with diverse artists like PNAU and MAY-A, proving his versatility and ability to excel in various musical landscapes. With each release, his confidence has grown, evident in the self-assured lyrics of tracks like "Ready For The Sky." With "Is It Ever Gonna Make Sense," Budjerah proves he's more than ready to capitalise on the momentum.

Jael Wena is Congolese-Australian and is one of our finest female soul voices. She has featured on top music TV shows, including The Voice Australia and Australia’s Got Talent. Jael’s recent performances include headline entertainment at Crown’s Palladium, the Australian Open (Centre Court), and being the face of entertainment for the Opening Ceremony of the 2024 Australian Grand Prix. At just 18 years old, Jael continues to captivate global audiences with her powerhouse vocals and magnetic stage presence.

Kym Johnson Herjavec is known around the world as a television presenter and professional ballroom dancer/ choreographer from the popular favorite TV dance competition show Dancing With the Stars. Kym first appeared on the Australian version of Dancing With the Stars where she won her first Mirrorball trophy in her second season before she moved to Hollywood to join the US version of the show. She has since been in 17 seasons of Dancing With the Stars winning two more times with Donny Osmond and Hines Ward (NFL 2x Super Bowl Champion). She is the only professional dancer in the world to hold Mirrorball trophies from two diSerent continents. Kym learned the art of dance and trained in all forms of the performing arts including singing, ballet, tap, jazz and acrobatics at the young age of three years old. She then concentrated her talent on the field of competitive ballroom dance and became the Australian Ballroom Champion representing Australia in World 10 dance championship for two years running. On Australian television Kym has also appeared on Celebrity survivor, Celebrity Apprentice and was one of the hosts of The Real Dirty Dancing. In the USA Kym headlined the Broadway dance sensation BURN THE FLOOR and was featured as a Special Correspondent for E! News during DWTS’s 10th Season. Kym also choreographed and was involved in several fitness DVDs in association with DWTS. Even when not dancing, the DWTS family had her back to co-host with (US host) Tom Bergeron and do their All Access show. After an incredible career in dance ,Kym has made a pivot into the world of acting! She has appeared in a number of films and television series including Love Alaska (2019), Major Minors (2020), The Wedding Planners (2020) and a cheeky turn in Sharknado 4: The 4th Awakens (2016). Kym has recently completed shooting the films Hunting Housewives and Christmas with the Knightlys. Kym is also using her creativeness to step into the world of production and development with her own production company “ 5678Productions”. Kym is currently co-producing 2 projects with Brain Power Productions. Kym is married with two beautiful children and the family divides their time between Australia, the USA and Canada.

ARIA Award Winning & GRAMMY® Nominated star Violinist Patrick Roberts has been performing globally for over 30 years. Since picking up the Violin at the tender age of 5 he has been classified as a true Violin genius and has transformed some of the much loved classics into contemporary masterpieces. Patrick has performed shows all around the world and has featured his own headline shows throughout mainland China, Japan, USA, Australia & Europe whilst mesmerising audiences far and wide with his emotional & evocative performance style. Patrick has recently returned from performing live with STING in front of 20,000 people at Chateau de Chambord in France, this was to celebrate Patrick’s 8th album with Universal Music titled ‘Fragile’ featuring STING & Tommy Emmanuel which debuted at No.1 on the Classical Crossover charts & is now the most popular Classical Crossover album in over 90 countries worldwide. Coupled with his live performance schedule he has recently signed a multi-album record deal with DECCA RECORDS (Universal Music) and also released 8 albums to date and had three No.1 albums in the charts globally with Sony Music & Universal Music. Patrick has collaborated with some of the worlds most incredible artists and orchestras such as STING, Air Supply, Tommy Emmanuel, Nuno Bettencourt, Julian Lennon, The Carpenters, Joshua Bell & The Prague Symphony Orchestra. Patrick is currently performing on a very iconic and rare Guarneri del Gesu Violin which is close to 300 years old. The Guarneri del Gesù violin is celebrated for its deep, powerful tone and is cherished by musicians and collectors as one of the finest violins ever crafted.

Chong Lim AM , best known as John Farnham’s long-time Musical Director, and Musical Director of Dancing with The Stars for 15 seasons, is one of Australia’s most respected Musical Directors, producers and composers. He has also been Musical Director for TV shows such as It Takes Two, Don’t Forget Your Toothbrush, and The Logie Awards as well as Musical director for Kylie Minogue and Olivia Newton-John. He scored a nomination as Best Musical Director for the 2017 Helpmann Awards and an ARIA nomination for Best Record Producer in 2012. He was made a Member of the Order Of Australia (AM) in the 2018 Queen’s Birthday Honours for significant service to the performing arts as a musician, composer, producer and musical director, and to the community. His compositions have been performed at the opening and closing ceremonies of The Sydney 2000 Olympics; The 2002 Commonwealth Games, Manchester, England; The 2006 Commonwealth Games, Melbourne; The 2006 Asian Games, Doha, Qatar ; The 2010 Winter Olympics, Vancouver, Canada; The Asian Football Cup 2015; The 2014 Commonwealth Games Glasgow; The 2021 Commonwealth Games Birmingham, The AFL Grand Final 2020, 2021, 2022, The Melbourne Cup 2021The ICC Cricket World Cup 2015; Citrawarna Celebrations 2007 to 2009 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia; the cross cultural Bali Agung 2010, Bali, Indonesia; “Pearl Of The South Seas” Jakarta Aquarium, Indonesia,; Gulf Air in Bahrain, Etihad Airways in Abu Dhabi, Qantas in Sydney; “The Flying Orchestra” for the Queensland Performing Arts Centre and Crown Casino Atrium, Melbourne, Australia. His composition for the Crown Casino Atrium is still played to this day, 18 years after its premiere performance. He has been Musical Director for the AFL Grand Final Pre-Game and Half-Time entertainment from 2020 to 2022, and has been responsible for turning around the quality of the musical performances, with acts as diverse as Birds Of Tokyo, Shephard, DMAs , Busby Marou, Electric Fields, Thelma Plum, Baker Boy, Eskimo Joe, Wolfmother, The Temper Trap, The Goanna Band, Emma Donovan, Christine Anu, William Barton, Colin Hay, John Butler, The Waifs, WA Symphony Orchestra, Queensland Symphony Orchestra, Robbie Williams.As a record producer, Chong has been at the helm of many multi-platinum CDs and singles for John Farnham, Olivia Newton-John, Kylie Minogue, Kate Ceberano, David Hobson, Nikki Webster, Tommy Emmanuel, David Campbell, , Mark Vincent, Marina Prior, Teddy Tahu-Rhodes, Sarah McKenzie, Lisa McCune, Rachael Beck, Jack Vidgen, Melinda Schneider, Anthony Callea and Human Nature, His symphonic arrangement of “In My Room” can also be heard in the Beach Boys album with The Royal Philarmonic Orchestra, London. In 2001, he produced the divisive platinum hit single “Strawberry Kisses” for Nikki Webster, which reached No 2 on the ARIA singles charts for 7 consecutive weeks. It was also an international hit.In 2015, he was involved in 3 number one albums in 3 different categories, at the same time: John Farnham & Olivia-Newton-John “Two Strong Hearts” (co-produced with Ross Fraser) on the ARIA Album Charts; David Hobson, Teddy Tahu-Rhodes, Lisa McCune, Greta Bradman “From Broadway to La Scala” on the ARIA Classical Charts, and Wouter Kellerman “Love Language” on the Billboard World Music Charts.“Love Language” had also been nominated for a Grammy Award for 2016, Wouter and Chong, having won the coveted Grammy award in 2015. The Farnham/ Newton-John DVD also made it to the No 1 spot on the ARIA DVD Charts. In 2016, he produced the No 1 ARIA Album for Farnham and Newton-John – “Friends for Christmas”.In Dec 2018, 3 CDs produced by Chong were in the Top 5 ARIA Australian Artiste Charts – No 1 for John Farnham Olivia Newton-John – “Friends For Christmas” ; No.2 for David Campbell – “Baby It’s Christmas” , and No. 4 for Mark Vincent – “It’s The Most Wonderful Time of the Year”. Chong has also led bands and arranged for the likes of Barry Gibb, Sir George Martin, Boz Scaggs, The Beach Boys, Jermaine Jackson, The Temptations, The Four Tops, Joan Osborne, Billy Ocean, Mel C and Tina Arena. He has performed live on concert platforms and live television with artistes as diverse as Michael Buble, Tom Jones, Jennifer Hudson, James Blunt, Mick Hucknall (Simply Red), Kellie Underwood, Ray Charles, Ronan Keating, Guy Sebastian, Sara Bareilles, Kylie Minogue, Jennifer Hudson, Bryan McFadden , Il Divo, Katherine Jenkins, Patrizio Buane, Jessica Mauboy, Isaac Hayes, Dannii Minogue, Delta Goodrem and Jimmy Barnes. One of the highlights of his career was performing with Coldplay and John Farnham, at the Sydney Cricket Ground. He recently performed with Robbie Williams at Rod Laver Arena Melbourne and has appeared in the Robbie bio-pic “Better Man”. He has also just performed with Robbie Williams in the universally acclaimed 2022 AFL Grand Final Pre-Game entertainment at the MCG.As Musical Director, he was at the helm of the long-running television series Dancing With the Stars for 15 seasons , and has also led bands on It Takes Two, Don’t Forget Your Toothbrush, In Melbourne Tonight, The Logie Awards, Good Friday Appeal and the AACTA Awards. as well as concert tours “The Main Event”, “Grease The Arena Spectacle”, “The Motown Concert” featuring The Temptations, The Four Tops, The Miracles, Martha Reeves and Mary Wilson, “Tour of Duty” for Australian troops in East Timor, 2006 Sydney New Year’s Eve Fireworks display and was the founding Musical Director and supervisor for “Dirty Dancing - The Classic Story on Stage”, and Jimmy Chi’s “Bran Nue Dae”. He has also musical directed “The British Invasion 2014” in Napier, New Zealand with the Auckland Philarmonic Orchestra featuring Billy Ocean, Ronan Keating, Mel C, Sharon Corr and Leo Sayer. He was also Musical Director of the critically acclaimed “Rolling Thunder Vietnam ” which has had three Australia tours, , and The Choir Of Man for the 2014 Darwin Festival. He was also recently, Musical Director for the “Disney In Concert Under The Stars” touring nationally, and the Elvis “The Wonder Of You” Tour 2017, an Elvis Presley Enterprises project.He is also responsible for the original Qantas ad version of the iconic “I Still Call Australia Home” which has continued to this day. He has also been the Musical Directorfor the “Victorian Schools Spectacular” for the last 12 years (2011-2023) where over 2000 high school students are nurtured and mentored to become professional musicians, dancers and performers, whose past luminaries include Vanessa Amorosi and The Voice winner Harrison Craig.

The Australian Girls Choir (AGC) is known for their inspirational performances to audiences all around the world, through national and international tours, television appearances, and thousands of public events. The AGC will celebrate their 40th Anniversary next year, with over 6,500 girls aged 5 to 18 in Adelaide, Brisbane, Canberra, Melbourne, Perth and Sydney. Some of their performance highlights include singing for Nelson Mandela, Queen Elizabeth II and President Barack Obama, and alongside celebrity artists including Hugh Jackman, Kylie Minogue and Casey Donovan. The AGC has wowed audiences at major events including the AFL Grand Final, Australian Open Final and recording the FIFA Women’s World Cup roar, and this year over 100 choristers toured nationally to South Australia and internationally to Italy and France. The AGC has been proud to be part of the Carols in the Domain family for more than 20 years, with thousands of girls over this time experiencing the magic of making beautiful music together in Sydney’s spectacular Domain.

Rejoice Gospel Choir is a community of diverse singers from all ages, backgrounds and cultures who love to sing, taking part in the rich tradition of gospel choir music and bringing it to the community of Sydney's Inner & South West. The founders, Tash & Luke, are passionate about the message of gospel music, which is about faith in uncertainty and hope in pain. The dream of Rejoice is to create a space where everyone can connect to the joy of singing. We're made up some professional muso', and some just giving it a go - hairdressers and teachers and nurses. We long to be a gospel choir where anyone can sing gospel music, regardless of music theory knowledge, background, age, faith practice, sexuality or anything else people think might exclude them from experiencing the joy of singing gospel music. rejoicegosplechoir.com.au

The Sydney Youth Orchestra is SYO’s most senior orchestra, led by a range of guest conductors each year. Established in 1973 by legendary conductor and educator Peter Seymour, it has been the training ground for Australia’s future professional musicians, and its alumni can be heard in every major orchestra in Australia. The Sydney Youth Orchestra provides outstanding and intensive training and performance activities that lead to the continued development of a musician’s technical and artistic excellence. Programs are broad ranging, including chamber music, orchestral music from the Classical, Romantic and Contemporary traditions, as well as new works by Australian composers. The Sydney Youth Orchestra is powered by SYO. SYO is a not-for-profit charity focused on providing a pathway for young musicians to connect, create and champion orchestral music.

The Janice Breen Performance Studio is regarded as one of Sydney's best training centres for young dancers, singers and performers. Past students from JBPS have gone on to become outstanding performers in TV, film, advertising, commercial dance and major musical theatre productions. Established by one of Sydney's most experienced entertainment professionals, Janice Breen OAM (1939-2017), the Janice Breen Performance Studio first opened its doors in Hillsdale in 1964 before moving to Coogee where the studio continued to operate for more than 40 years. An accomplished performer herself, Janice’s teaching philosophy was based on energy, fun, encouragement, hard work ... and most importantly the joy of just being a kid! Janice was a firm believer that the confidence and discipline her students gained from performing would benefit them throughout their lives and she was always incredibly proud of the level of success her students attained in their chosen field, whether that be entertainment or otherwise. Sadly, our beloved Miss Jan passed away in 2017 but her incredible legacy continues. Now permanently based in Alexandria, the Janice Breen Performance Studio offers classes in jazz, tap, RAD classical ballet, lyrical, hip hop, singing and acrobatics from tiny tots to professional levels, delivered by a teaching staff who are both tertiary and professionally qualified. The Janice Breen Performance Studio caters for a range of levels of dedication and ability. Whether you plan on making a career out of dance or want to keep fit and make life-long friends, we have a class for you!

ED5INTERNATIONAL is Australia’s premiere performing arts academy. For over twenty years, ED5INTERNATIONAL has launched some of the most successful careers in the International Entertainment Industry under the guidance of Australia’s top professional performers, choreographers and directors.

THE SALVATION ARMY CHOIR The Salvation Army is renowned worldwide for their music. Dynamic brass bands, choirs (otherwise known as Songsters) and contemporary music fill Salvation Army churches across Australia each week. But whether it be in church, on street corners, or in concert halls, the music of the Salvos is a sound that will inspire worshippers and listeners everywhere. CAROLS IN THE DOMAIN CHOIR