DEFENCE MEDIA RELEASE
Issued by Ministerial Support and Public Affairs, Department of Defence, Canberra, ACT
Phone: 02 6265 3343, Fax: 02 62656946
MSPA 245/09
Wednesday, 05 August 2009
ARMY IN CONCERT 2009
The Band of the Royal Military College, Duntroon and the Australian Army Band
Kapooka will join forces at the Canberra Theatre on the 19th August 2009 at 7.30pm
for “Army in Concert”. All proceeds will go to aid Canberra Legacy.
The Canberra Theatre stage will come alive to the sound of 60 musicians, along with
the Army’s newest recruit, one of Australia’s most versatile and talented entertainers,
Michael Cormick. Tickets to this special event are $50.00 general admission and
$40.00 for concession and groups of 12 or more. Money raised will aid Canberra
Legacy and assist them to continue their work caring for the families of deceased
veterans.
Michael Cormick has for many years established himself as one of the leading men of
Australian Musicals. He has appeared in The Rocky Horror Show, Cats, Joseph and
the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat, Grease, Eureka, Sunset Boulevard and the title
role in Beauty and the Beast. His international credits include roles in Phantom of the
Opera, Calamity Jane, Romeo & Juliet, Chess and Evita. He has performed in
concerts throughout Europe – including Rome, Paris, Edinburgh and Cyprus. His
television credits include Carols by Candlelight, City Homicide and the Terry Wogan
Show (BBC London). Michael has appeared as a guest performer in the Royal
Command performances of The Phantom of the Opera and Les Miserables in London,
the Australian Football League Grand Final, the official opening of Stadium Australia
and the opening of the Christmas Festival at the Royal Albert Hall, London.
The Bands will be under the musical direction of Major Geoff Grey and Major Jeff
Cocks. Both of these conductors have extensive experience working alongside many
fine vocalists.
Major Grey said “the opportunity for these proud and traditional Army Bands to work
alongside one of Australia’s leading men of the stage will be a special moment for
each musician and audience member. His breathtaking vocal ability will be worth the
price of the ticket”.
Canberra Legacy are very proud in their association with the Australian Army Band
Corps and know that all patrons who attend this event will have a memorable evening.
Media Contacts:
Corporal Matthew O’Keeffe, Media Liaison Officer, 02 6265 9392 or
matthew.okeeffe@defence.gov.au
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