Michael Paynter - The Great Australian Songbook Live

Venue

Athenaeum Theatre Two

Melbourne • 180 cap

Tickets

Event Ended

Date & Time

Sat, 16 May

7:30pm

About this event

Approximate Running Times: Doors - 7:00PM. Start - 7:30PM. This exclusive event will see Paynter showcase his extraordinary voice, dynamic range, and captivating stage presence, performing timeless Australian classics alongside very special guests. Fresh from his critically acclaimed 2025 season in the lead role of Jesus in the sold-out Australian tour of Jesus Christ Superstar, Paynter has continued to wow audiences nationwide with his emotional depth and powerhouse vocals. In addition to his theatrical triumph, he remains a sought-after live collaborator, performing alongside Icehouse, Jimmy Barnes, Delta Goodrem, and The Veronicas. With The Great Australian Songbook Live, audiences will experience Michael Paynter at his very best - weaving heartfelt performances with the storytelling and authenticity that have made him one of the country's most respected musical talents.

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Set Times

Starts 7:30pm

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Athenaeum Theatre Two is located at 188 Collins Street, Melbourne, VIC. The venue has a capacity of 180 people.

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O Holy Night 2026 How Sweet It Is (Single Version) 2011 Icarus 2026 Invisible 2014 Joker and the Thief (Live) 2026 Lay My Armour Down 2026 Let Go 2014 Locked Out Of Heaven (The Voice 2013 Performance) 2013 Love The Fall 2026 Money On Your Tongue 2026 Novocaine 2026 How Sweet It Is 2014 Ordinary 2014 Roxanne (Acoustic) 2026 Shine On Me 2026 Somewhere Only We Know 2013 The Horses (The Voice 2013 Performance) 2013 The Way You Make Me Feel (Live @ Forest Edge) 2014 To the Moon and Back (Live) 2026 Weary Stars (live at Forest Edge) 2014 Working Class Man (Live) 2026 Buses And Trains (Live) 2026 Age Of Reason (Live) 2026 Angels (Live) 2026 Another You 2014 Are You Alive 2026 As Long As You Love Me (The Voice 2013 Performance) 2026 Better Be Home Soon 2006 Burn For You (Live) 2026 Burn For You (The Voice 2013 Performance) 2026

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