Opera Queensland seeking local support act
Lady Sings the Maroons
The soundtrack of Queensland will be laid out at the Brolga Theatre as part of the Opera Queensland ‘Lady Sings the Maroons’ tour in May.
On May 3 at the Brolga Theatre, music fans will be treated to a unique program inspired by artists including The Saints, Powderfinger, Gladys Moncrieff, Savage Garden, Joe Geia, Kate Miller-Heidke, and Harold Blair.
A cross-genre love letter to Queensland, Lady Sings the Maroons showcases the art behind making a great song, and those who write them.
The production is directed by Laura Hansford, and stars renowned vocalists and artistic collaborators, Jess Hitchcock, Irena Lysiuk and Marcus Corowa with Musical Director, Luke Volker on keys, who all trace their roots to regional Queensland.
Sharing the inspiration behind the production, Ms Hansford said music from Queensland had the power to transport an audience, “My Queensland, your Queensland and the next person’s Queensland are vastly different things, and that’s reflected in the music that’s come out of this state.”
“Lady Sings the Maroons holds a mirror up to our extraordinary state with pride.
“On this tour, we are debuting a show that sings about the diversity of this state and its people as we try to capture ‘our Queensland’,” Ms Hansford added.
Opera Queensland invites singers and musicians from the local community to join the cast for this performance.
The opportunity for Fraser Coast musicians to participate was a bonus, Fraser Coast Mayor George Seymour said.
“They will have an opportunity to see the behind-the-curtain aspects of the production as well as an opportunity to perform on stage.”
All artists must be 18 years or older at the time of performance. For more information and to register your interest visit oq.com.au.
Opera Queensland thanks its presenting partners, including Brolga Theatre and the Fraser Coast Regional Council, and sponsors for enabling this regional tour.
