The Art of Becoming an Artist
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 |
Duration: 120 minutes per workshop.
Age Restrictions: Recommended for ages 25+
Filming and Photography: Filming and Photography is not Permitted.
Presented by GPAC Education and Community Program
The Art of Becoming an Artist
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)
Duration: 120 minutes per workshop
Age Restrictions: recommended for ages 14 - 25
Please Note: Participants are Capped at 25 per workshop.
Photography and filming: Not Permitted.
Presented by GPAC Education and Community Program
Stars of Countdown
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.
Duration: 120 minutes, including a 20 minute interval.
Filming and photography: Not permitted
Presented by Music Supply
Traralgon Remembers
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.
Duration: 90 minutes, no interval.
*Child: U18
**Access: Limited allocation
Filming and Photography: Not Permitted
COVID Refund Policy: Ticketholders can seek a refund up to 5 days prior to any performance date they are unable to attend due to COVID isolation.
Presented by City of Traralgon Band
Emma Donovan - Songs, Stories and Soul from Family and Country
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
*Access Price: Limited allocation.
Duration: 100 minutes, including a 20 minute interval
Recommended audience: All ages
COVID Refund Policy: Ticket holders can seek a refund up to 5 days prior to any performance date they are unable to attend due to COVID isolation.
Photo credit: Ian Laidlaw
Presented by HIT Productions
Judy and Friends
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.
*Access Price: Limited allocation.
Duration: 120 minutes, including a 20 minute interval.
COVID Policy: Ticketholders can seek a refund up to 5 days prior to any performance date they are unable to attend due to COVID isolation.
Presented by The Latrobe Orchestra
Glee Club Beatles Singalong with Vicky Jacobs
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.
*Note: This event has a limited number of participants*
*Access Price: Limited allocation.
Duration: 90 minutes, including 10 minute interval
COVID Policy: Ticketholders can seek a refund up to 5 days prior to any performance date they are unable to attend due to COVID isolation.
Presented by Vicky Jacobs
Wendy Matthews & Grace Knight - We're Going to Graceland
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.
Duration: 150 minutes, including a 20 minute interval
Presented by Wild Goat Entertainment
How to Catch a Star
How to Catch a Star
Wednesday 12 June | 10:30am and 12pm | GPAC Main Theatre
Once there was a boy and the boy loved stars very much.
Every night he watched the stars from his window and wished he had one of his own.
One day, he decided he would try to catch a star… but first he had to think of a plan…
Based on the book by international best-selling author Oliver Jeffers, How to Catch a Star is brand new ACO Families production which will take you on a journey from awe and wonder, through perseverance to triumph.
In a stunning adaptation by Sandra Eldridge, Jeffers’ magical tale about reaching for dreams will be brought to life on stage through storytelling and exquisite new music by Elena Kats-Chernin performed by an ACO string quartet. This enchanting performance will leave audiences of all ages filled with hope and optimism.
"The music was fabulous, the set was perfect, the script was terrific and the actor was marvellous. I couldn't speak more highly of the whole experience..." (ACO Audience Member)
*Child: Under 16 years of age
**Access Price: Limited allocation.
Duration: 45 minutes, including a 15 minute post show interaction
Artist recommended age: Ages 2 - 8 years (Kindergarten - Grade 2) and families
COVID Refund Policy: Ticketholders can seek a refund up to 5 days prior to any performance date they are unable to attend due to COVID isolation.
Filming and Photography: Photography without flash and short duration recording (max 1min) is permitted where discreet and it does not distract the performers or disturb other patrons.
Presented by The Australian Chamber Orchestra
Bjorn Again! The Waterloo Anniversary Tour
Bjorn Again! The Waterloo Anniversary Tour Celebrating 50 Years of ABBA's Triumph
Saturday 15 June 2024 | 8:00pm | GPAC Main Theatre
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 Bjorn Again on their Waterloo Anniversary Tour in 2024, as they celebrate this iconic milestone, bringing the timeless magic of ABBA to fans all over the world.
Get ready to experience the ultimate ABBA tribute like never before. This electrifying tour will have you dancing in the aisles, singing your heart out, and reliving the magic of the one and only ABBA.
Australia’s own Bjorn 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.
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.
Don't miss out on Bjorn Again - The Waterloo Anniversary Tour when it comes to Gippsland Performing Arts Centre, Saturday 15 June.
*Child: Under 16 years of age
Duration: 150 minutes (20 minute interval)
Artists recommended age: All ages
Production warnings: Contains strobe lighting
Filming and Photography: Phones only, no professional equipment and no flash.
COVID Refund Policy: Ticketholders can seek a refund up to 5 days prior and 2 days following any performance date they are unable to attend due to COVID isolation.
Presented by The Music Group