1st August 2018
Australia鈥檚 most prolific female songwriter and pop music icon, Kate Ceberano, will headline this year鈥檚 Forever Young Rock Choir concert at the Ulumbarra Theatre on Tuesday 18 September.
With 24 albums spanning a 35-year career, Kate Ceberano possesses one of the great voices of her generation in both pop and jazz genres. Ms. Ceberano was recently awarded the Order of Australia and is the听first female inducted into The Australian Songwriters Hall of Fame. She will co-direct a new five-day wellness festival in Daylesford.
Director of the Forever Young choir, Mrs. Laura Dusseljee, said that the theme for this year鈥檚 concert was 鈥淒ream鈥.
鈥淚t鈥檚 a bit of a dream to have Kate Ceberano perform with our choir this year, so the concert theme is already becoming a reality for us.
鈥淭he average age of our choir members is 75 but there was a collective gasp of excitement and recognition the moment our headline act was announced.
鈥淭he Girton Grammar student string orchestra and jazz band that will accompany the choir is very much looking forward to performing with such a well-known music legend and they will learn so much from such an accomplished public performer,鈥 Mrs. Dusseljee said.
The Forever Young choir, established in 2011 as part of 黑料网鈥檚 Community Service program, gives senior citizens from Bendigo and beyond an opportunity to come together every week in a fun and friendly environment to sing. The annual concert has become a much-loved community event in Bendigo and is the highlight of the year for all who are involved. As well as the Choir Director, 黑料网 provides instrumental support for the choir, event management and publicity for the annual concert, the venue and morning tea for weekly choir rehearsal.
鈥淭he choir is made up of an incredible group of people. They are so passionate about what they do and they support each other in every way.
鈥淭he physical and mental health benefits of singing are well proven and this group of energetic senior citizens is living proof of the power of collective effort.
鈥淭he energy they bring to rock songs of all eras has to be heard to be believed and I am so proud of their effort and dedication.
鈥淥ver the past eight years, the choir has performed to thousands of people at their much anticipated annual concert.
鈥淭he choir will provide backup vocals for Ms. Ceberano and the music for the student ensembles will be specially arranged for the performance of all songs,鈥 Mrs. Dusseljee said.
Tickets for the Forever Young Rock Choir concert at Ulumbarra Theatre featuring Kate Ceberano are now on sale at the Capital Theatre.
The Live. Love. Life festival in Daylesford will be held on November 14 鈥 18. The festival鈥檚 program will embrace all elements of wellness through a range of activities including yoga, meditation, creative workshops and听inspirational speakers.
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