We May Never Meet Again: The Music Of Amy Winehouse [GA]
Royal Botanic Gardens
Southern Cross Lawn, Observatory Gate VIC
WE MAY NEVER MEET AGAIN: THE MUSIC OF AMY WINEHOUSE, featuring the soul-drenched voice of Elly Poletti backed by an electrifying lineup of horns and rhythm section.
WE MAY NEVER MEET AGAIN pays tribute to Amy Winehouse’s lifelong love of jazz, transporting her music from the radio to the the smoky clubs where her idols used to play. Hear Winehouse’s most powerful songs in a new light with unique arrangements by musical director Joe McEvilly which “explore, reimagine, and create a different nuance to Amy Winehouse’s songs… incredibly well” (Canberra Times)
Featuring songs including: Back to Black, Valerie,What Is It About Men, You Know I’m No Good, Tears Dry On Their Own, In My Bed, Rehab, and many more.
Elly Poletti is a multiple Award winning vocalist and performer hailing from South Gippsland, Victoria. Known for her powerhouse vocals which she matches with sensitivity and nuance, she has performed at venues from Hisense Arena to Wangaratta Jazz Festival, supported artists including Clare Bowditch and Kate Ceberano, and won awards for her appearances on the musical theatre stage.
Joe McEvilly is a Melbourne multi-instrumentalist and composer. From piano bars to the Melbourne International Jazz Festival, he has shared the stage with some of Australia’s best-loved performers and is the creative force behind many shows including We May Never Meet Again, All I Ask, Wings (**** – The Australian), and Candlelight Jazz: Aretha Franklin.
Ticket holders are welcome to bring a travel rug, chair or cushion to sit on.
Please note that low rise chairs at a maximum of 15cm from the ground can be used towards the front of the audience viewing area. If you bring a standard height chair, these will be placed at the rear of the audience viewing space.
Low-rise and standard height chairs are available for hire from the box office for $5 each, subject to availability. Hire chairs cannot be arranged and paid for in advance.
Please note that umbrellas cannot be raised during performance times.
Dressing up is optional and encouraged for all our shows!
The gates to the performance area open 2 hours prior to the start of the show.