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The FREE star-studded Premier’s Gala Concerts returned for 2023! They were held at the Aware Super Theatre, ICC Sydney in Darling Harbour on February 2 and 3, 2023. There were two concerts each day, one at 11:00am and the other at 2:45pm.
The Premier’s Gala Concerts showcase some of Australia’s greatest entertainers to celebrate NSW seniors. Audiences will enjoy performances from Rodger Corser, Kate Ceberano, Ross Wilson, Harrison Craig and Prinnie Stevens.
The NSW Department of Communities and Justice presents the Premier's Gala Concerts to thank NSW seniors for their valued and ongoing contributions to their families and communities.
2023 Premier's Gala Concerts Talent
Rodger Corser
Rodger Corser is well known to Australian audiences having worked extensively in television, theatre and film. Over recent years Rodger has been nominated for six silver and three Gold TV WEEK Logie awards for his portrayal of Dr Hugh Knight in the Nine Network’s Doctor Doctor, which ran for five seasons.
Rodger’s television productions include his portrayal of Detective Steve Owen in Underbelly, the lead role of Lawson Blake in the popular Rush, Spirited, Miss Fisher's Murder Mysteries, Stingers, McLeod's Daughters, Home & Away, Water Rats, Puberty Blues, Party Tricks, the acclaimed ABC series of the modern-day retelling of Anna Karenina in The Beautiful Lie, Glitch and much, much more.
Rodger has most recently been seen on our screens in the second and third series of the Paramount+ television drama Five Bedrooms and has just completed filming his role as host of Paramount+ brand new reality format The Traitors.
In the second half of 2022 Rodger featured in worldwide release of Netflix’s six part limited series telling the story of the 2018 Thai Cave Rescue, playing Australian anaesthetist and Cave Diver Dr Richard “Harry” Harris.
Kate Ceberano
An electrifying live performer who fronted the trailblazing 80s band I’m Talking on the historic Australian Made tour alongside INXS, Barnesy and Divinyls. She starred in 80 show arena tour of Jesus Christ Superstar with John Farnham, hosted her own hit ABC TV series Kate & Friends, she was first woman inducted into the Australian Songwriters Association Hall of Fame. Kate’s latest hit album Sweet Inspiration puts her in rarefied company with AC/DC and Midnight Oil racking up Top 10 albums across 5 decades. 28 albums. 13 Platinum. 8 Gold. 3 ARIA awards. 3 Countdown awards.
Ross Wilson
From Daddy Cool to Mondo Rock and as a solo artist with no less than 26 ARIA Top 40 hits to his credit as a singer, songwriter and producer, Ross Wilson is one of Australia’s most awarded, respected and well-known artists! From the legendary band Daddy Cool whose number one anthem Eagle Rock and debut album "Daddy Who?" smashed all previous sales records in Australian astounding 50 years ago in 1971, to the 1977 formation of Mondo Rock, delivering 80s hits ‘Cool World’, ‘State of The Heart’, ‘Chemistry’, ‘No Time’, and ‘Come Said The Boy’ and into the 21st century as a solo performer, Wilson has never been out of the limelight. Twice inducted into the ARIA Hall of Fame, Wilson’s live performances are legendary.
Harrison Craig
Harrison Craig originally made his mark as The Voice of Australia Winner and since that time he has achieved two #1 ARIA Albums (one of which went platinum), an amazing 54 show tour of Australia for his ‘Kings of Vegas’ album, international performances in Canada, Indonesia and the USA and has had the unique experience of working with the likes of Seal, David Foster, Baz Luhrmann, Diane Warren, Barry Gibb and Olivia Newton-John. Having grown up with a stutter, Harrison’s passion for inspiring others doesn’t stop, having written and released his first Children’s Book titled ‘Harrison’s Song’ (which is in the “Dolly Parton Imagination Library” collection), Harrison has toured Australia and other parts of the world to speak to students, teachers, and parents alike about chasing your dreams, explaining that no matter what your vice or hurdle is, you can overcome that and Live. Your. Dream. Follow Harrison on social media to find out more!
Prinnie Stevens
Introducing Australian-born, Polynesian R&B soul artist, Prinnie. We met Prinnie on Season 1 of The Voice where she wowed audiences with her high-energy R&B performances that set her aside from the rest. Her ability to sing, dance and act at the highest level has solidified her place as one of the most sought-after performers in the country. Prinnie perfected the art of song and dance from a young age, landing her first musical at 17 in the hit musical, Rent. She has gone on to star in shows such as Thriller Live (London’s West End), The Bodyguard and played the iconic role of Sheila in Hair. Prinnie continues to wow audiences with one of the best live shows in the country. Performing, writing and producing shows for not only herself but other incredible Australian artists. Shows like “Music For The Soul”, “Lady Sings The Blues” & “Ladies Night” ft Paulini, Fasika and Prinnie. Keep an eye out for her upcoming shows, you won’t want to miss them!
