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Mackay and Whitsunday Life

A Local Favourite Returns Home

For A Celebration Of The World’s Greatest One Hit Wonders!

From the award-winning creators of Golden and Lovely Day comes a brand-new music experience that will have audiences singing along from start to finish.

Wonder celebrates the greatest one hit wonders of all time, brought to life by three of Australia’s finest performers, country music star Brooke Schubert (The Voice Australia, Brisbane Lord Mayor’s Christmas Carols), theatre icon Marcus Corowa (Beautiful: The Carole King Musical, The Sunshine Club), and piano virtuoso Damian Sim.

Adding to the excitement, Wonder will be a homecoming for Brooke Schubert who has strong ties with the Mackay region.

Local audiences will have the chance to welcome her back to the stage in a spectacular new production.

“I’m beyond thrilled to be coming home as part of the incredible show Wonder. This is a chance to reconnect with our favourites, and each other,” said Brooke Schubert.

Audiences can expect an unforgettable line-up of catchy hits including I’m Gonna Be (500 Miles), Black Velvet, My Sharona, Spirit in the Sky, Me and Mrs Jones, Easy Lover and many more.

Whether you grew up with these chart-toppers or you’ve discovered them on playlists and retro radio, Wonder is designed for anyone who loves great music and a night of feel-good entertainment.

Families, friends, and music lovers of all ages will be swept up in the nostalgia and joy of these timeless tunes, reimagined with fresh arrangements and powerful vocals.

“There’s something about these songs that instantly connects with people and we are especially excited to welcome Brooke home to perform them” said Andrew Bobeldyk, Executive Manager MECC & Events. “Audiences will know every word, and that energy is what makes Wonder such a fun, uplifting experience,” Bobeldyk said.

“We’re proud to bring a show of this calibre to Mackay as a part of our Morning Melodies program, it’s world-class entertainment right here in Mackay at the MECC,” Bobeldyk said.

Promising sparkling original arrangements and magical performances, Wonder is more than a concert – it’s a shared celebration of music that defined generations.

Event Details:

What: The MECC and The Little Red Company Presents Wonder
When: Friday 17 October 11.00am
Where: Mackay Entertainment and Convention Centre
Tickets: www.themecc.com.au

Wonder is a feel-good celebration of the greatest one-hit wonders, starring Brooke Schubert, Marcus Corowa and Damian Sim, bringing world-class music and nostalgia to the MECC this October. Photo supplied

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