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RM Showcase 2024

Since 2004, the annual RM Showcase has been held in honour of Richard Morris who was tragically taken from us.  This year marks the 20th anniversary.  It is a variety concert featuring the amazing talent from across the region.  The Richard Morris and Alex Rathgeber scholarships will be awarded and presented to the successful applicants.

Richard was passionate about the performing arts and allowing people to grow and shine on stage.  Alex was the beneficiary of this encouragement, and now as a professional performer, he is committed to giving back to the Wimmera where it all started.

This is an event the whole family can enjoy at very reasonable price.  Do yourself a favour – grab a ticket and enjoy the abundance of talent on offer in the Wimmera.  You will not be disappointed!!!

The Roy Orbison Story

Mark Shelley is simply brilliant in his characterisation of Roy Orbison. He not only has the vocal range and tone to honour his songs, he also has the sensitivity & artistic ability to ‘be’ Roy.

You will find yourself believing you are in his presence, transported back in time, reliving the emotion of each of his songs and the stories of his life.

Without doubt, this is the definitive portrayal of Roy Orbison – the man, his music and his life.

Only the Lonely…….Running Scared…….Sweet Dream Baby…….Candy Man…….
Blue Bayou…….In Dreams…….Anything You Want…….Crying…….
Workin’ for the Man…….Penny Arcade…….Pretty Woman…….and many more…….

The ‘Big O’ stood head-and-shoulders above the rest, his vocals were peerless, his range extraordinary.  His songs unique, impassioned and personal. Orbison, the man, was enigmatic, driven, shy, funny and quietly charismatic.

From his initial success in the 1960s to the resurgence of his career in the 80s, Roy Orbison’s voice remained remarkable, communicating an emotional intensity not experienced in popular music before or since.  His songs conveyed vulnerability, love, loss and fun. His performance was unique, simple and powerful.

Orbison’s life was littered with personal tragedy and career highs and lows.  His wonderful resurgence in popularity in the late 80s through his legendary ‘Black & White Night’ Concert, his solo album ‘Mystery Girl’, and the formation of the Supergroup ‘The Traveling Wilburys’ was a fitting final chapter for such a creative genius.

 

Robertson Brothers 1960s Variety TV Show

Following their SOLD OUT national tour in 2024, Australia’s new ‘Kings of Variety Television’ are back in 2025 with a brand new show!  The Robertson Brothers are thrilled to be returning with their new heart-warming and uplifting 1960s Variety TV Show! 

Geoff and Ben Robertson are back as your charming and cheeky hosts for this nostalgic night of entertainment as they pay tribute to the musical giants of the 1960s – The Beatles, Petula Clark, Del Shannon, Beach Boys, The Hollies, Bee Gees and the Everly Brothers.

Variety TV Show fans will be excited to know the multi-talented Simon Brook McLachlan (from the original Australian cast of Jersey Boys) will return in 2025 to thrill us with his very special tribute to Del Shannon.

Also joining the Variety Show this year is the amazing Cosima De Vito with her incredible tribute to Petula Clark. 

Cosima De Vito rose to fame on the first season of ‘Australian Idol’ reaching the top 3 in a monumental and ground breaking season of Aussie TV.   Her first single also debut at number 1 on the Aria Charts!  Cosima is true vocal force!

Unlike anything you have ever seen before, this 150 minute ground-breaking and interactive theatrical TV experience is filled with all the fun, music and long forgotten memories of the fabulous 1960s.  The Variety TV Show audience is taken on a unique and emotional journey back to the best years of their lives.

 

“It’s the best show I’ve seen in years!”  Ray Hadley, 2GB

“It’s different to other shows…It’s like a real TV show from the 1960s.  I haven’t seen anything like it before!”  Michelle K., 2024 audience member

“I felt like a teenager all over again!”  Daniel S., 2024 audience member

 

ARTSPARK 2024 VCE EXHIBITION

Join us in celebrating the work of our emerging young creatives from schools across the Wimmera-Mallee region in our VCE ARTSPARK 2024 Exhibition, 26 October – 27 November.

Exhibition pieces are from current VCE student studies Unit 1-4 in : Visual Communication Design, Product Design and Technologies, Art Creative Practice, Art Making and Exhibiting, Media.

This exhbition gives students the opportunity to have their works professionally installed and curated by our HRAG team.

All enquirires to: cindy.francis@hrcc.vic.gov.au,  PH: 53829575

Download our registration form:

ArtSPARK 2024 VCE Exhibition Registration form

The Sweet Caroline Tour: A Tribute to Neil Diamond

The Sweet Caroline Tour: A Tribute to Neil Diamond is putting all those well-loved classics back on stage and in the spotlight, showcased by a world-class international band and produced especially for the theatre.

Take a step back to the glory days of music with this beautiful live tribute concert, featuring impeccable renditions of Sweet Caroline, Cherry Cherry, Red Red Wine, Crunchy Granola Suite, Shilo, Cracklin’ Rosie, You Don’t Bring Me Flowers, Holly Holy, Desiree, Forever In Blue Jeans, Song Sung Blue, Brother Love’s Travelling Salvation Show, I Am… I Said, Girl You’ll Be a Woman Soon and more.

Note: This performance offers a discount to Seniors Card holders. No further concessions apply for this event.

Björn Again – The Waterloo Anniversary Tour

Get ready to celebrate the golden jubilee of ABBA’s historic Eurovision Song Contest victory in 1974 with Waterloo – a moment that changed music history forever and catapulted ABBA into the hearts and minds of music lovers across the globe!

Join Björn Again on their Waterloo Anniversary Tour in 2025, as they celebrate this iconic milestone, bringing the timeless magic of ABBA to fans all over the world

Australia’s own Björn Again is a globally recognised show and has performed in over 120 countries to critical acclaim. Endorsed by the original members of ABBA, they’re hailed as the most successful tribute show of all time.  This electrifying tour will have you dancing in the aisles, singing your heart out, and reliving the magic of the one and only ABBA.

Prepare to be transported to the golden era of disco, where platforms were high, and the music was even higher. This is your chance to become a Dancing Queen or a Super Trouper for a night of pure nostalgia and non-stop fun.

Rolling Stone Magazine, USA hails them as “Fabulously flawless,” and Time Out Magazine New York raves: “One of the most entertaining live shows in the world today.” But this isn’t just hype – it’s the truth!

The stage will come alive with dazzling lights, iconic costumes, and an infectious energy that will have you grooving from the first beat. You won’t just hear the music; you’ll feel the spirit of ABBA in every note.

Sing along to timeless hits like Waterloo, Mamma Mia, Take a Chance on Me, Dancing Queen and more! So dust off your disco attire, gather your friends, and get ready for a night you’ll never forget. It’s the perfect opportunity to celebrate 50 years since ABBA’s Eurovision Song Contest triumph and the beloved music of ABBA in the most spectacular way.

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Schubert’s Trout Quintet – Melbourne Chamber Orchestra

Pianist and composer Stefan Cassomenos will present a short pre-concert talk commencing at 7pm, 30mins prior to the start of the performance. This talk is included in the price of admission, and – aside from purchasing a ticket – no registration is necessary.

Experience the beauty and majesty of Schubert’s epic Trout Quintet with world-class pianist Stefan Cassomenos and the core members of the MCO. Written during a summer in the Austrian countryside, the sunny and care-free buoyancy is heard throughout the work, with the centrepiece being the sublime theme and variations based on one of Schubert’s most popular songs that gave this Quintet its nickname. This is a virtuosic tour de force for all instrumentalists, one of those pieces that sweeps players and audiences away.

Music is a true inspirer, for audiences, players, and for the composers themselves. We celebrate that inspiration in a very exciting way by presenting the world premiere performances of Stefan’s reflection on the Trout Quintet. This is a rare opportunity to delve inside the world of the composer as a performer and the inspiration behind their work.

The first movement of Hummel’s fiery First Piano Quintet opens the concert, itself the inspiration for Schubert’s Quintet with this unusual combination of violin, viola, cello, double bass and piano. A student of Mozart and much loved by Beethoven, Hummel was one of the most dazzling pianists of his time. It is this energy that dances off the page, leading one to well understand how it inspired Schubert to write The Trout.

Featuring Stefan Cassomenos + Sophie Rowell + Emma Sullivan + Merrewyn Bramble + Blair Harris, members of the Melbourne Chamber Orchestra

Presented by Horsham Town Hall and the MCO

This project is supported by the Victorian Government through Creative Victoria

Get Rhythm! The Johnny Cash and June Carter Show

Feel the energy, hear the hits and sing along to the songs of country music’s most famous couple, Johnny Cash and June Carter!

Get Rhythm – The Johnny Cash & June Carter Show delivers an authentic Cash experience that will leave you uplifted and energised.

Lead by real life married couple, Mark and Joanne Caligiuri, Get Rhythm is one of the most authentic and sincere Johnny Cash and June Carter shows around with one of the largest Johnny Cash and June carter Bands in Australia!

Mark and Joanne started performing as country music’s most famous couple 15 years ago and have gained a lot of attention for their close resemblance and vocals to Johnny Cash and June Carter and have since expanded their show which now includes a horn section.

Step back in time and listen to the songs you know and love such Folsom Prison Blues, Walk the Line, Ring of Fire and famous duets Jackson and Long-Legged Guitar Pickin’ Man.

A show not to be missed!

 

The Horsham Town Hall and Horsham Regional Art Gallery acknowledge the traditional lands of the Wotjobaluk, Jaadwa, Jadawadjali, Wergaia and Jupagulk people. We pay respect to their Elders, past, present and emerging.