Star vocalists to shine at the Premier's Gala Concerts

Tuesday, 9 January 2024

Photos of performers are available at: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/vwipnicebi38lw5f144i7/h?rlkey=xs7zmqblimq08x6exeqhyvtoa&dl=0

A star-studded lineup will headline this year’s Premier’s Gala Concerts, with free tickets available later this month ahead of four performances in Sydney in March.

The concerts are a highlight of the annual NSW Seniors Festival, which is attended by thousands each year.

This year’s concerts will feature chart-topping singer Paulini, Opera Australia principal soprano Julie Lea Goodwin, broadcaster and Australian Idol 2006 winner Damien Leith, and country music favourite Darren Coggan.

The event will be held at the International Convention Centre (ICC) Darling Harbour on Wednesday 13 March and Thursday 14 March 2024, with two performances each day at the ICC Sydney Theatre at 11am and 2.45pm.

The gala concerts will be live-streamed for seniors who are unable to attend in person.

Next door to the Premier’s Gala Concerts, this year’s Seniors Expo will feature more than 75 exhibitors.

Exhibits include a tech zone for tips and tricks on using mobile devices, a live stage with talks and performances, cooking demonstrations, a sports zone to try out table tennis, basketball and gymnastics, and a workshop where the Australian Men’s Shed Association will be building a cubby house. There will also be an art demonstration related to the Seniors Expo theme, “Reach Beyond”.

Free tickets for the performances will be available on the NSW Seniors Festival website from 9am on Tuesday 23 January 2024: https://seniorsfestival.info/galaconcert

Quotes attributable to the Premier of NSW Chris Minns:

“NSW would not be what it is today without the hard work and contributions of our seniors over many decades.

“These concerts are one way the NSW Government says ‘thank you’ to seniors for their contributions to our community.

“Please register for your free tickets to see some of Australia’s favourite musical acts.

“It promises to be a great day out.”

Quotes attributable to the Minister for Seniors Jodie Harrison:

“These concerts are a great way for seniors to have fun and make new friends.

“Seniors can also make a day of it by popping into the Seniors Expo which will be just next door and feature more than 75 exhibitors with an exciting range of activities and information from travel to health.

“With a record number of exhibitors this year, there will be something for everyone. I encourage all seniors to check out the Expo, which is a great opportunity to ‘reach beyond’ and try your hand at something new,” Minister Harrison said.