Forecourt concerts kick-off SOH birthday celebrations
Image: NGAIIRE will perform at the Sydney Opera House forecourt. Image: supplied
By DALE BARRETT
This November, the Sydney Opera house will serve as host to an exceptional outdoor concert series as part of the venue’s year-long 50th anniversary celebrations. The Forecourt, Sydney Opera House’s largest performance space, will offer a spectacular backdrop between the white architectural sails and city skyline for the six-night event showcasing lively music.
The event will take place from the 10th-19th November 2022
Sydney Opera House Head of Contemporary Music, Ben Marshall, says: “What a perfect way to welcome the start of a warm, optimistic summer in Sydney”
Performers include:
- Ngaiire and the Sydney Symphony Orchestra (10th November) – A free, one-off performance from ARIA nominated First Nations neo-soul artist Ngaiire, where she will be joined by the Sydney Symphony Orchestra. The performance will combine classical orchestral power with Ngaiire’s advanced R&B sound to deliver an immersive spectacle that draws on Ngaiire’s career and her latest critically acclaimed album, 3.
- Fat Freddy’s Drop (11th November) – New Zealand’s funk collective ‘Fat Freddy’s Drop’ will return to the Opera House for the first time since their unforgettable shows in 2012 and 2015. The seven-piece powerhouse will bring their funk, soul, jazz and high-tech beats to deliver one of the greatest musical celebrations of the year. This performance comes fresh off the heels of their European tour and new album WAIRUNGA.
- Tim Minchin (12th November) – Australian music and comedy rockstar Tim Minchin returns for a comeback show to deliver a set of brilliant songs that call upon the hilarity, music and slight madness of his celebrated career. He is one of the most admired live acts today and has been selling out award winning shows across the US, UK and Australia. His latest tour, Back – Old Songs New Songs Fuck You Songs, was viewed by over 250,000 individuals.
- Wahnha! Journey to Arnhem (17th November) – This free concert engrosses you in the storytelling, song and traditional Yolŋu language and dance on the Opera House Forecourt. Wahnha are touring outside of the Northern Territory for the first time to showcase the strength of the music, activism and art from Arnhem Land.
- Vance Joy (18th and 19th November) – After a four-year hiatus, ARIA award winning folk-pop star Vance Joy returns to the Opera House bringing new music from his smash hit 2022 album In Our Own Sweet Time. Supporting Vance will be Indigenous singer-songwriter Budjerah, who combines old-school soul and contemporary R&B to dazzle audiences nationwide.
“Come feel the communal joy of gathering together for music in the heart of our beautiful city” says Marshall
November Forecourt Concert Series
10 – 19 November, 2022
Forecourt, Sydney Opera House, Bennelong Point
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