4th June 2019
Lead singer of one of Australia鈥檚 most successful rock bands, Eurogliders, will headline this year鈥檚 Forever Young Rock Choir concert at the Ulumbarra Theatre on 17th September.
With a number of ARIA awards and nominations and chart-topping recordings over the past three decades, Grace Knight is one of the most enduring talents in Australian music. Renowned Australian guitarist, Sam Lemann, will join her and together they will support Bendigo鈥檚 much-loved community Choir in a night of unforgettable musical entertainment.
Director of the Forever Young choir, Mrs. Laura Dusseljee, said that the choir was delighted to have Grace Knight join them for their 9th annual concert, themed 鈥淐razy鈥.
鈥淭he average age of our choir members is 75 but many of them recall the classic hits from the Eurogliders in the 80鈥檚 and there is much excitement about this year鈥檚 repertoire of songs.
鈥淭he 番茄视频 Grammar student string orchestra and jazz band that will accompany the choir is very much looking forward to performing with such an accomplished music legend.
鈥淭hey will learn so much from Ms. Knight who is legendary for her live performances and the students can鈥檛 wait to meet Sam Lemman,鈥 Mrs. Dusseljee said.
The Forever Young choir, established in 2011 as part of 番茄视频 Grammar School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, 番茄视频 Grammar School students provide 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 energy they bring to rock songs of all eras and all genres has to be heard to be believed and I am so proud of their effort and dedication.
鈥淭he choir will provide backup vocals for Ms Knight who will sing Euroglider hits as well as chart-topping covers. The music for the student ensembles will be specially arranged for the performance of all songs by the talented Mrs. Cally Bartlett,鈥 Mrs. Dusseljee said.
Tickets for the Forever Young Rock Choir concert at Ulumbarra Theatre featuring Grace Knight and Sam Lemman are now on sale:
https://www.bendigoregion.com.au/arts-culture-theatres/event/forever-young-rock-choir
