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Mackay and Whitsunday Life

Witness ‘Two Strong Hearts’ hit the stage at The Pub, Airlie Beach Hotel.

The iconic Australian powerhouses of Olivia Newton-John and John Farnham are joining together in a special tribute show, and this is something performer Anita Spring says she has always wanted to do.

Anita remembers how the chemistry the famous couple shared on stage was inspirational and their electric energy shone for all to admire.

‘Two Strong Hearts’ encapsulates this, with two strong performers.

Anita, has been performing her Olivia Newton-John tribute show for four and a half years, and says to be a successful tribute artist, “You aim to look and sound like them, and that’s what makes a good tribute.”

Alongside her is Jeff Fallon.

Jeff has 30 years’ experience performing as John Farnham and is coming out of retirement for this show!

This will be the first time Jeff has performed as the singing sensation in 10 years and it is something that cannot be missed.

Anita and Jeff have never worked together before, but Anita says their chemistry came naturally.

“Sometimes you meet someone you click with and it’s just like magic, that’s where chemistry comes from,” said Anita.

The two will play all the hits, plus songs from their tribute’s early stages of career, and of course some great duets.

To follow their journey up and down the country check out their Facebook page.

Anita is excited for the ‘Two Strong Hearts’ performance at Airlie Beach, but that’s not all.

On Saturday, the two combine again for a ‘Grease’ tribute, Anita performing as Sandy and Jeff as Danny.

They’ll perform all the hits from Grease, additionally they are adding songs from other cult favourites like Dirty Dancing, Top Gunn and many more.

Anita hopes Saturday’s ‘Grease’ tribute will give the crowd an inkling of what is to come in Sunday’s ‘Two Kind Hearts’ performance.

Dressing up, singing and dancing is encouraged at both shows, don’t miss out on this double header great tribute weekend at The Pub.

The iconic Australian powerhouses of Olivia Newton-John and John Farnham are joining together in a special tribute show, and this is something performer Anita Spring says she has always wanted to do.

Anita remembers how the chemistry the famous couple shared on stage was inspirational and their electric energy shone for all to admire.

‘Two Strong Hearts’ encapsulates this, with two strong performers.

Anita, has been performing her Olivia Newton-John tribute show for four and a half years, and says to be a successful tribute artist, “You aim to look and sound like them, and that’s what makes a good tribute.”

Alongside her is Jeff Fallon.

Jeff has 30 years’ experience performing as John Farnham and is coming out of retirement for this show!

This will be the first time Jeff has performed as the singing sensation in 10 years and it is something that cannot be missed.

Anita and Jeff have never worked together before, but Anita says their chemistry came naturally.

“Sometimes you meet someone you click with and it’s just like magic, that’s where chemistry comes from,” said Anita.

The two will play all the hits, plus songs from their tribute’s early stages of career, and of course some great duets.

To follow their journey up and down the country check out their Facebook page.

Anita is excited for the ‘Two Strong Hearts’ performance at Airlie Beach, but that’s not all.

On Saturday, the two combine again for a ‘Grease’ tribute, Anita performing as Sandy and Jeff as Danny.

They’ll perform all the hits from Grease, additionally they are adding songs from other cult favourites like Dirty Dancing, Top Gunn and many more.

Anita hopes Saturday’s ‘Grease’ tribute will give the crowd an inkling of what is to come in Sunday’s ‘Two Kind Hearts’ performance.

Dressing up, singing and dancing is encouraged at both shows, don’t miss out on this double header great tribute weekend at The Pub.

WHAT: Grease Tribute
WHERE: The Pub, Airlie Beach Hotel
WHEN: Saturday 15 June, 2pm – 5.30pm
TICKETS: No tickets needed, but booking a table is recommended to avoid disappointment


WHAT: Two Strong Hearts (Olivia Newton-John and John Farnham Tribute)
WHERE: The Pub, Airlie Beach Hotel
WHEN: Sunday 16 June, 2pm – 5.30pm
TICKETS: No tickets needed, but booking a table is recommended to avoid disappointment

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