13 September 2012

MUSIC LEGEND TROY CASSAR-DALEY JOINS QUEENSLAND POPS ORCHESTRA IN ‘A BIG COUNTRY’

Australian music legend Troy Cassar-Daley will perform two shows entitled ‘A Big Country’ with Brisbane’s own Queensland Pops Orchestra on Saturday 20 October in Queensland Performing Arts Centre’s (QPAC) Concert Hall.

Together with the orchestra Troy will sing his own hits plus ‘croon’ like never heard before classic standards like Come Fly With Me, Fly Me To The Moon and Sunny Side of the Street. Troy will be joined by his beautiful wife, radio and TV personality Laurel Edwards.

“I am really looking forward to performing with the Queensland Pops Orchestra. Hearing my songs with a full orchestra will be amazing.... and to be singing classics like Come Fly With Me and I Get A Kick Out Of You on stage will be a first for me. I can't wait,” said Troy Cassar-Daley.

“I invite you to come along as Laurel and I, accompanied by the wonderful Pops, perform a host of hit songs and new songs in a tribute to this great country of ours.”

Troy Cassar-Daley boasts 8 studio over a more than 20 year career. These releases have not only garnered him an army of dedicated and loyal fans that continue to flock to his concerts, but also have seen him recognised and awarded 4 ARIA Awards, 21 Golden Guitars, 2 APRA Awards, 7 Deadlys® and 4 CMAA Entertainer of the Year Awards.

Songs that will be performed by Troy in A Big Country include:

Home (From his new Home) Brighter Day (with Laurel Edwards) Ain't Gonna change from the I Love This Place album (with Laurel Edwards) Ladies In My Life Big Big Love Dream Out Loud I Love This Place -Ends-

Queensland Pops Orchestra and QPAC Present A Big Country When: Saturday 20 October, 2.00pm & 8.00pm Where: Concert Hall, QPAC, Cultural Centre, South Bank Tickets*: $60 to $79, Students $33 Bookings: www.qpac.com.au or phone 136 246 *Ticket price includes GST and Booking Fee. Please note transaction fees may apply For more information on Queensland Pops Orchestra go to www.popsorchestra.com.au

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