Get ready for the Vocal Legends performed by Earl.J. Dennis at GPAC!

Firday 17 October, 2025 |7pm | GPAC Little Theatre

Elvis and Tim Jones are considered to be two of the best voices to come out of the 50's and 60's!

Earl. J. Dennis is a professionally trained singer (Pop Baritone) and he enjoys doing tributes of Tom Jones, Engelbert Humperdinck, and Elvis Presley.

He also writes original songs and covers many other famous artists songs including some of the Big Ballads such as The Impossible Dream, My Way, Unchained Melody, If I Could Dream etc.

He is recognised by Apra in Australia as a Full and Mechanical Writer. Some people would consider him as an Indi/Pop Writer. Earl.J.Dennis has perfomrd on stage for over 20 years, although he only started writing songs eight years ago. He is a Singer, Songwriter, Enetertainer, Actor, Author, Music Producer and Motivational Speaker.

BJORN AGAIN - The World's Number One ABBA Show

Friday 27 June, 2025 | 8pm | GPAC Main Theatre

Bjorn Again - the world’s no.1 ABBA show brings ABBA’s timeless hits like Dancing Queen and Mamma Mia to Gippsland Performing Arts Centre on Friday 27 June for a dazzling, all-ages singalong and dance-along extravaganza. Don’ t miss this Super Trouper event connecting generations with ABBA’s magic!

How To Take Your Music From Part-time Hobby To Full-time Career.

Saturday March 15, 2025 | 11am | Town Hall Theatre Meeting Room

Saturday March 15, 2025 | 2pm | Town Hall Theatre Meeting Room

Are you an aspiring or emerging artist longing for a full-time career in music, yet feeling uncertain about how to launch or elevate your journey? The Art of Becoming an Artist workshop offers an interactive and transformative experience, meticulously crafted to inspire and empower musicians, songwriters, and producers on their journey to success in the music industry.

Led by seasoned singer-songwriter, producer, and touring musician, Shaun Kirk, The Art of Becoming an Artist workshop provides invaluable insights, tools, and strategies to navigate the complexities of the modern music landscape as an independent artist.

Through a number of brainstorming exercises and group discussions, attendees will craft personalised roadmaps to redefine their purpose, shape their artistic visions, and construct actionable plans that empower them to realise their musical aspirations and thrive in their artistic endeavours.

What Artists Are Saying

Shaun’s mentorship has been a game-changer. His support in setting achievable goals has not only given me a clear path but has also helped me rediscover and reconnect with my self-confidence. – Keiren King

Shaun is one of the best teachers and mentors I’ve had. His enthusiasm to help has been invaluable in improving my confidence as a music producer. The Knowledge and insight he offers has helped me learn and understand new skills that contribute to me now making an income from my art – Cooper Eyles (aka SocietyBeatz) 

Shaun Kirk

How To Take Your Music From Part-time Hobby To Full-time Career

Thursday 16 January, 2025 | 11am | Town Hall Theatre Meeting Room

Thursday 16 January, 2025 | 2pm | Town Hall Theatre Meeting Room

Are you an aspiring or emerging artist longing for a full-time career in music, yet feeling uncertain about how to launch or elevate your journey? The Art of Becoming an Artist workshop offers an interactive and transformative experience, meticulously crafted to inspire and empower musicians, songwriters, and producers on their journey to success in the music industry.

Led by seasoned singer-songwriter, producer, and touring musician, Shaun Kirk, The Art of Becoming an Artist workshop provides invaluable insights, tools, and strategies to navigate the complexities of the modern music landscape as an independent artist.

Through a number of brainstorming exercises and group discussions, attendees will craft personalised roadmaps to redefine their purpose, shape their artistic visions, and construct actionable plans that empower them to realise their musical aspirations and thrive in their artistic endeavours.

What Artists Are Saying

Shaun’s mentorship has been a game-changer. His support in setting achievable goals has not only given me a clear path but has also helped me rediscover and reconnect with my self-confidence.– Keiren King

Shaun is one of the best teachers and mentors I’ve had. His enthusiasm to help has been invaluable in improving my confidence as a music producer. The Knowledge and insight he offers has helped me learn and understand new skills that contribute to me now making an income from my art. – Cooper Eyles (aka SocietyBeatz) 

Get ready, get set Australia for Stars of Countdown Live in Concert. Be transported back to the heady days of Countdown, Australia’s favourite TV music show, in a two-set stage extravaganza!  

Saturday 28 June, 2025 | 7.30pm | GPAC Main Theatre

• Brian Mannix – Uncanny Xmen  
• Scott Carne – Kids In The Kitchen  
• Ally Fowler – Chantoozies  
• Bob “Bongo” Starkie – Skyhooks
• Wilbur Wilde – Hey Hey It’s Saturday/ Ol 55 /Jo Jo Zep 
  & Stars of Countdown Orchestra

For an incredible 13 years, Countdown showcased the finest from the music world both locally and internationally, into the show every Sunday night at 6pm.  

Stars of Countdown Live in Concert are back again to bring you jam-packed performances from the iconic countdown stars.  

There’ll be interviews and stories, tributes to Ian ‘Molly” Meldrum not to mention unpredictable shenanigans – it’s the Countdown we all know and love!!!  

Stars of Countdown Live in Concert will perform their own top 10 hits with the incredible Stars of Countdown Orchestra and will also perform other epic tunes from whole Countdown era.  

For a nostalgic night of entertainment, fun and the awesome songs of your youth, Stars of Countdown Live in Concert will have you reminiscing back to those Sunday nights in front of the TV!

Featuring Countdown Hits

• 50 Years – Wanna Be Up – Change In Mood – On The Prowl – Living In The 70’s
• Everybody Wants To Work – Donʼt You Want Me Baby – I Hear Motion
• Hit And Run – Barbados -Current Stand – Wanna Be Up – Witch Queen – April Sun
• Love Is In The Air – Ego Is Not A Dirty Word – Fernando and many more

More info at starsofcountdown.com.au 

This is not an ABC production. 

City of Traralgon Band presents Traralgon Remembers

Sunday 17 November, 2024 | 4pm | GPAC Little Theatre

Join the City of Traralgon Band for an entertaining afternoon of music at their ‘Traralgon Remembers’ concert on Sunday 17th November. The band will perform music reflecting the service and sacrifice of many yesterday, so that we may enjoy today.

This concert showcases the talent and the new work of celebrated, ARIA-nominated, award-winning Indigenous singer and songwriter Emma Donovan. 

Friday 2 August | 7.30pm | GPAC Little Theatre

The concert with Emma and her accompaniment will include songs off her highly anticipated new album ‘Til My Song is Done'.  

This will be an opportunity for the winner of the Australia Council for the Arts 2022 First Nations Arts and Culture Fellowship to share her new music with regional and remote audiences. The project will reconnect Emma with existing fans & help her build new audiences in locations where professional music of this standard is rarely performed. She will also share stories, providing her audiences with an understanding of Country & community.  

Joining Emma (vocals/ukulele) will be Steve Magnusson (guitar) & Samuel Anning (double bass).  

“I am very proud to introduce new words and share languages with audiences and fans. It’s so important to preserve this part of our history, family and country. For me to write my solo album, I needed to go back into my own family musical archives to rediscover the country music I was raised on and that I performed. My solo work will be richly influenced by my family and memories of touring with The Donovans performing country and gospel music. My family’s musical history is known but not yet world renowned. This project will shine a light on Indigenous music culture, sharing stories and preserving language in song. I want to share my story with Australia and the world, and I want audiences to hear my songs and languages to enhance their knowledge of our expansive history of this country". Emma Donovan 

Since then, Emma has toured & recorded with the best in the Australian music scene including Paul Kelly, The Teskey Brothers, Paul Grabowsky, Spinifex Gum and the late Uncle Archie Roach and Aunty Ruby Hunter. 

Emma is also well known for her work with the highly regarded Melbourne rhythm combo The Putbacks & the extraordinary Black Arm Band project. Her collaboration with The Putbacks has won multiple awards including best Soul/RnB album 2021 (Crossover) and 2022 (Under These Streets) at the AIR Awards and Best Soul, Funk R&B or Gospel Act, Best Group and Best Album for ‘Crossover’ at the 2021 Music Victoria Awards. 

This exciting new album 'Til My Song is Done'  follows Emma’s recent, hugely successful national tour with legendary US country star Charley Crockett, where they kicked off in Tamworth and traversing the nation with performances in Queensland, Canberra, South Australia, Victoria and Western Australia.

“Emma’s voice is everything you’d want in a soul singer. She’s the real deal.” – Wax Poetics 

"Donovan can front a well-oiled soul band in her sleep” – Rolling Stone 

A heartfelt tribute to centenarian Judy Hall OAM’s enduring impact on Gippsland’s music community.

Sunday 21 April 2024 | 2pm | GPAC Main Theatre

Don't miss this unique opportunity to hear Judy once again take to the stage along with her friends and students, and celebrate the legacy of a true musical icon.

Join us for an unforgettable afternoon filled with solo piano performances by Judy's talented students Ali Shlaibeq, Oscar Wilkins, Georgia Jack, and Thomas de Vries. Prepare to be captivated by the world-renowned pianist Timothy Young and the remarkable centenarian herself, Judy, as she takes the stage alongside musical friends, including the captivating vocalist Mary Mirtschin.

Experience the magic as the stage comes alive with the mesmerizing melodies of the Latrobe Orchestra and the Latrobe Orchestra Chamber Players, paying homage to Judy's profound influence on community music making throughout the years. Don't miss this extraordinary celebration of music, friendship, and the enduring legacy of Judy's teaching. 

The Mother of all Singalongs is coming to Gippsland Performing Arts Centre – on Mother’s Day!

Sunday 12 May | 5:30pm | GPAC Foyer

An early evening of revelry and fun hosted by the brilliant and awesomely talented Vicky Jacobs (Associate Musical Director of Come From Away, Moulin Rouge and Hairspray). 

Bring your mum, bring a friend, bring the whole family. Glee Club is the singalong that everyone can join in with. Our host Vicky Jacobs makes it easy and fun for everyone to belt out their favourite Beatles songs. All music and backing tracks are provided. The foyer bar will be open and the good vibes, flowing. It does not matter if your voice is fit, rusty, high, low, or never-brought-out-in-public-before. There are no solos at Glee Club - just a sing along of the songs we know and love!

Vicky Jacobs has an ability to get anyone singing at their best. As well as being the founding director of Glee Club, Melbourne's original singalong choir, she has been Associate Musical Director on some of this country's biggest musicals including ‘Hairspray’, ‘Moulin Rouge’, ‘Come From Away’, ‘Beautiful: The Carole King Musical’, ‘Jersey Boys’, ‘Xanadu’ and ‘Singin’ in the Rain'. She is currently Associate Musical Director on ‘Grease’ for Xroads Live. 

Wendy Matthews & Grace Knight are two of the most iconic and beloved singers in Australian music.

Thursday 11 April | 7.30pm | GPAC Main Theatre 

They’re both multi-award winning artists with a swag of appearances on Countdown as well as multiple MTV & ARIA awards and a bundle of platinum albums under their belts. 

In their first show together, and for a limited time, these legends of Aussie music present the songs of one of the world’s greatest living songwriters. Paul Simon has written some of the best known and acclaimed songs in popular music, ranging from gems like Sounds Of Silence, The Boxer, Homeward Bound and Bridge Over Troubled Water, to his solo classics like, You Can Call Me Al, Late In The Evening, Still Crazy After All These Years and Graceland. His albums, Bridge Over Troubled Water and Graceland feature among the highest selling albums of all time. 

Along with an all-star band Wendy & Grace will take you on an unforgettable journey across the hits and crowd favorites. Friends for many years, Grace and Wendy have been looking for a break in their hectic performing schedules so they could join forces and do a show together. ‘We’re Going To Graceland – The Songs of Paul Simon’ showcases the vocal talents of these two music industry giants and they will thrill audiences with their interpretations of an iconic collection of songs.