The ever-popular morning melodies concert series has made a comeback at the Joan Sutherland Performing Arts Centre in Penrith.
Following months of COVID-related cancellations, the concerts returned in October and is now in its third month with a special Christmas concert slated for December - A Jolly Holly Christmas.
Graeme Wright, Grace Rizzo and Amber Jade, joined by the John Keating Trio, will bring big band favourites and renditions of classics from the likes of Pavarotti, Bocelli, Lanza and Caruso in the highly anticipated annual Christmas concert on Wednesday, December 16 at 11am.
The October concert, The Golden Boys of Aussie Rock'n'Roll, and the November concert Showstoppers, featuring Michael Montgomery, Leigh Archer and Beau Smith backed by the Greg Hooper Trio, delighted audiences who were thrilled to experience a live show once again.
The concerts were deemed a huge success by both audience and The Joan.
Audience feedback was resoundingly positive.
"We had been so looking forward to it, and waiting for life to return to a new COVID-safe normal and the show more than filled the bill. Really terrific," wrote one audience member, summing up the feelings of many.
For over 30 years, morning melodies has entertained a loyal community of followers who have become a vital and ongoing part of The Joan's history.
Valda Silvy, music programmer for the series, said it has been truly heart-warming to welcome this very special audience back to the Concert Hall.
All audience members with bookings and reservations are being contacted to advise them of the new safety regulations and smaller venue capacity, and those who don't feel comfortable returning are given the opportunity for a refund, to hold their ticket cost in credit, or to donate it for future creative projects.
With the limited capacity and numerous pre-bookings for these concerts demand is high, as is the excitement of what is to come.
Audiences are advised to keep an eye on The Joan's social channels and website for updates - and to stay tuned for an announcement of concerts for the first few months of 2021 very soon.
