Opera in the Gardens 2024

A “Classique” note to this year’s Opera in the Gardens  

Brisbane’s popular outdoor benefit concert is back 28 April 2024  

Known to millions around the world as the “Angel of Australia”, Mirusia will grace the stage this year as the headline act at the Rotary Opera in the Gardens 2024 event.

The concert will start at 2pm on Sunday 28 April at the Mt Coot-tha Botanic Gardens, Brisbane.

An international Soprano, Mirusia has been named Australia’s Number One Classical/Crossover artist and has also been affectionately dubbed “Australia’s songbird”. 

Opera-goers will be treated to a powerhouse performance of Opera, Operetta and Broadway favourites featuring songs and arias from Mirusia’s new album, Classique, released in February 2024.

The concert will also feature songs from such classics as Magic Flute, Tales of Hoffman, Pearl Fishers, La Traviata, Carmen, The Merry Widow, Phantom of the Opera, Les Miserables, The Sound of Music and Pirates of the Penzance and more.

Mirusia will be joined on stage by Queensland Baritone Lionel Theunissen, Mezzo-Soprano Diva Kathryn Bradbury and former Ten Tenor, Roger Davy.

Presented by Vavachi Enternatiment and 4MBS Thursday Night Opera, the concert will be staged on the outdoor bandstand amongst 56 hectares of Queensland’s premier subtropical botanic gardens.

Gourmet hampers are available to pre-purchase and pick up at the event. Concert goers are welcome to bring their own refreshments.

So, don’t miss this chance to sit back and enjoy a relaxing picnic in the gardens while listening to operatic voices supported by live string players, Violin and Cello, as well as pianist Matt Rolf, MD, as the official accompanist. 

Also making a return by popular demand, will be Rhonda Davidson-Irwin and Viva La Musica Voices and Children’s Choir.

Buy tickets now and get ready to be swept away on this Autumn afternoon by atmospheric music and performances, all in support of local charities. 

Proceeds from the concert support projects by the Rotary Clubs of Brookfield, Karana Bellbowrie and Toowong, and go towards Drug ARM’s Street Outreach Services, now increasing its supports in Fortitude Valley.

Not long left to grab Early Bird Tickets, which close 29 February 2024. Early birders save $10 off general price, $65 for adults, $60 concession.

General adult tickets are $75 with special discounts for concession ($70), students ($25) and groups of 10+ ($60pp). 

For more information, tickets and hamper bookings, visit www.operainthegardens.com.au 

Opera in the Gardens 2023

Opera in the Gardens 2024 will be extra special this year with Australia's Angel of Song "Mirusia"

Opera in the park

For over ten years, Vavachi Entertainment has enthralled tens of thousands of people from all walks of life on stages, dunes, under lights and the stars of the Australian skies.

With our theme, “More than Memorable”, we offer audiences an unforgettable evening of music and song, an authentic experience. Vavachi Entertainment’s vision for these performances is to “provide a platform for young Queensland singers to develop and gain invaluable artistic experience”. This is their time to showcase their talents and form a launchpad for their musical careers.

Roger Davy, the creator of Vavachi Entertainment and a former founding member of the Ten Tenors, has been fortunate to follow his true passion in the world of entertainment. Through this exposure, Roger has assembled the finest performers and solo artists in their own right for everyone to enjoy. Each artist brings to every performance inspiration, passion, and outstanding vocal ability and has a unique personality.

Ability and each has their unique personality.
The professional Vavachi team provides outstanding performers and a total performance package including event management, stage, lighting and sound, programming and peripheral event items.

At Vavachi, we pride ourselves on service excellence, professionalism and dedication to creating the ultimate experience for your community.

From Ballina to Birdsville, Vavachi aims to take the “music to the people” using a combination of popular musical theatre through to traditional classic opera favorites. The “Opera in the Park” experience continues to be enjoyed by tens of thousands of people. To give an indication of audience reach we can offer for potential sponsors, here is a snapshot of venues and events we have delivered on.

  • Opera on Broadbeach Gold Coast, 2004,2005,2006
  • Opera on the Mountain, Cedar Creek Winery Mt Tambourine, 2005
  • Opera on Kings, Sunshine Coast, 2004,2005,2006 ,2007,2008,2009,2010,2011
  • Music beneath the Stars for Ormiston House Cleveland 2007,2008
  • Speed on Tweed Festival Murwillumbah NSW 2007, 2008
  • Speed on Tweed Festival Murwillumbah NSW 2007, 2008
  • Opera in the Park for Salt Village Kingscliff NSW 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009
  • Music under the Stars Sanctuary Cove 2010
  • Christmas Carol Carnival Varsity Lakes Gold Coast 2007, 2008
  • Vavachi entertainment looks forward to making your night

Cirque de la Opera

“Step right up under the sweet starlight of nature’s big top and experience the wonders of the circus. Witness the wonder of marvellous acrobatics, seductive song and enchanting dance as we tell a tale of love, the hopeless romance of an unlikely hero, the clown”.Come closer; you won’t believe your eyes! You are in for a night of miraculous entertainment underscored by beautiful music from opera, film, stage and beyond.

Packages can include:

  • Create 2 x 45/50 minutes program with 20-30-minute interval.
  • Supply up to 5 premium vocalists: (subject to availability) TBA.
  • Pianist and keyboard supplied.
  •  Stage Management, Artistic and Event direction.
  • Supply Premium Sound, Lighting: up to 3000 people (AISLE SIX Productions) Program & Script Master of Ceremonies/Sponsors information.
  • Organise and Coordinate all performer rehearsals in a lead to the event.
  • CD Production music and sheet music pertaining to production.
  • Research and prepare stage/blocking methods for show programmer.
  • Direct, Produce and Choreograph rehearsals and sound check on the day of the event.
  • Professional staging hire.
  • Final show program upon acceptance of the quote.
  • Food and Beverage (for performers & crew).
  • Dressing Room Chairs, Tables etc.
  • Costume Hire Fees (Semi staged music pieces may incur an additional fee).
  • Supply Public Liability Cover ($20,000,000).
  • Vavachi insurance for performers.
  • Event Security (For events over 2000 people).

Romantica

Vavachi Entertainment presents Arias on the Green program “Romantica”. Young lovers or the young at heart will delight in arias from the romantic cities of Europe. Let your heart be taken you on a journey of love through music.

A magical evening of your favourite love songs from Broadway shows and operas featuring songs from La Traviata, La Boheme, Tosca, The Merry Widow and Phantom of the Opera.The cast for this spectacular evening of entertainment featured Australian & International performers. The audience enjoyed a fully choreographed, show stopping performance under the stars, it was spectacular.

Music/Opera in the park

For over 10 years, Vavachi Entertainment has enthralled tens of thousands of people from all walks of life on stages, sand dunes, under lights and under the stars of the Australian skies.

With our theme, “More than Memorable”, we offer audiences an unforgettable evening of music and song a true experience. Vavachi entertainment’s vision for these performances is to “provide a platform for young Queensland singers to develop and gain invaluable artistic experience”. This is their time to showcase their talents and form a launchpad for their musical careers.

Roger Davy, the creator of Vavachi Entertainment and a former founding member of the Ten Tenors, has been fortunate to follow his true passion in the world of entertainment. Through this exposure, Roger has been able to assemble the finest group of performers and solo artists in their own right, for everyone to enjoy. Each artist brings to every performance, inspiration, passion, outstanding vocal ability and each has their own unique personality.

ability and each has their own unique personality.
The professional Vavachi team provides not only outstanding performers, but a total performance package including event management, stage, lighting and sound, programming and peripheral event items.

At Vavachi, we pride ourselves on service excellence, professionalism and dedication to create the ultimate experience for your community.

From Ballina to Birdsville, Vavachi aims to take the “music to the people” using a combination of popular musical theatre through to traditional classic opera favorites. The “Opera in the Park” experience continues to be enjoyed by tens of thousands of people. To give an indication of audience reach we can offer for potential sponsors, here is a snapshot of venues and events we have delivered on.

  • Opera on Broadbeach Gold Coast, 2004,2005,2006
  • Opera on the Mountain, Cedar Creek Winery Mt Tambourine, 2005
  • Opera on Kings, Sunshine Coast, 2004,2005,2006 ,2007,2008,2009,2010,2011
  • Music beneath the Stars for Ormiston House Cleveland 2007,2008
  • Speed on Tweed Festival Murwillumbah NSW 2007, 2008
  • Speed on Tweed Festival Murwillumbah NSW 2007, 2008
  • Opera in the Park for Salt Village Kingscliff NSW 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009
  • Music under the Stars Sanctuary Cove 2010
  • Christmas Carol Carnival Varsity Lakes Gold Coast 2007, 2008
  • Vavachi entertainment looks forward to making your night

Cirque de la Opera

“Step right up, under the sweet starlight of natures big top at Links Hope Island and experience the wonders of the circus. Witness the wonder of marvellous acrobatics, seductive song and enchanting dance as we tell a tale of love, the hopeless romance of an unlikely hero, the clown”.Come closer, you simply won’t believe your eyes! You are in for a night of miraculous entertainment underscored by beautiful music from opera, film, stage and beyond.

Packages can include:

  • Create 2 x 45/50 minutes program with 20-30-minute interval.
  • Supply up to 5 premium vocalists: (subject to availability) TBA.
  • Pianist and keyboard supplied.
  •  Stage Management, Artistic and Event direction.
  • Supply Premium Sound, Lighting: up to 3000 people (AISLE SIX Productions) Program & Script Master of Ceremonies/Sponsors information.
  • Organise and Coordinate all performer rehearsals in a lead to the event.
  • CD Production music and sheet music pertaining to production.
  • Research and prepare stage/blocking methods for show programmer.
  • Direct, Produce and Choreograph rehearsals and sound check on the day of the event.
  • Professional staging hire.
  • Final show program upon acceptance of the quote.
  • Food and Beverage (for performers & crew).
  • Dressing Room Chairs, Tables etc.
  • Costume Hire Fees (Semi staged music pieces may incur an additional fee).
  • Supply Public Liability Cover ($20,000,000).
  • Vavachi insurance for performers.
  • Event Security (For events over 2000 people).

Romantica

Vavachi Entertainment presents Arias on the Green program “Romantica”. Young lovers or the young at heart will delight in arias from the romantic cities of Europe. Let your heart be taken you on a journey of love through music.

A magical evening of your favourite love songs from Broadway shows and operas featuring songs from La Traviata, La Boheme, Tosca, The Merry Widow and Phantom of the Opera.The cast for this spectacular evening of entertainment featured Australian & International performers. The audience enjoyed a fully choreographed, show stopping performance under the stars, it was spectacular.

Music/Opera in the park

For over 10 years, Vavachi Entertainment has enthralled tens of thousands of people from all walks of life on stages, sand dunes, under lights and under the stars of the Australian skies.

With our theme, “More than Memorable”, we offer audiences an unforgettable evening of music and song a true experience. Vavachi entertainment’s vision for these performances is to “provide a platform for young Queensland singers to develop and gain invaluable artistic experience”. This is their time to showcase their talents and form a launchpad for their musical careers.

Roger Davy, the creator of Vavachi Entertainment and a former founding member of the Ten Tenors, has been fortunate to follow his true passion in the world of entertainment. Through this exposure, Roger has been able to assemble the finest group of performers and solo artists in their own right, for everyone to enjoy. Each artist brings to every performance, inspiration, passion, outstanding vocal ability and each has their own unique personality.

ability and each has their own unique personality.
The professional Vavachi team provides not only outstanding performers, but a total performance package including event management, stage, lighting and sound, programming and peripheral event items.

At Vavachi, we pride ourselves on service excellence, professionalism and dedication to create the ultimate experience for your community.

From Ballina to Birdsville, Vavachi aims to take the “music to the people” using a combination of popular musical theatre through to traditional classic opera favorites. The “Opera in the Park” experience continues to be enjoyed by tens of thousands of people. To give an indication of audience reach we can offer for potential sponsors, here is a snapshot of venues and events we have delivered on.

  • Opera on Broadbeach Gold Coast, 2004,2005,2006
  • Opera on the Mountain, Cedar Creek Winery Mt Tambourine, 2005
  • Opera on Kings, Sunshine Coast, 2004,2005,2006 ,2007,2008,2009,2010,2011
  • Music beneath the Stars for Ormiston House Cleveland 2007,2008
  • Speed on Tweed Festival Murwillumbah NSW 2007, 2008
  • Speed on Tweed Festival Murwillumbah NSW 2007, 2008
  • Opera in the Park for Salt Village Kingscliff NSW 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009
  • Music under the Stars Sanctuary Cove 2010
  • Christmas Carol Carnival Varsity Lakes Gold Coast 2007, 2008
  • Vavachi entertainment looks forward to making your night

Cirque de la Opera

“Step right up, under the sweet starlight of natures big top at Links Hope Island and experience the wonders of the circus. Witness the wonder of marvellous acrobatics, seductive song and enchanting dance as we tell a tale of love, the hopeless romance of an unlikely hero, the clown”.Come closer, you simply won’t believe your eyes! You are in for a night of miraculous entertainment underscored by beautiful music from opera, film, stage and beyond.

Packages can include:

  • Create 2 x 45/50 minutes program with 20-30-minute interval.
  • Supply up to 5 premium vocalists: (subject to availability) TBA.
  • Pianist and keyboard supplied.
  •  Stage Management, Artistic and Event direction.
  • Supply Premium Sound, Lighting: up to 3000 people (AISLE SIX Productions) Program & Script Master of Ceremonies/Sponsors information.
  • Organise and Coordinate all performer rehearsals in a lead to the event.
  • CD Production music and sheet music pertaining to production.
  • Research and prepare stage/blocking methods for show programmer.
  • Direct, Produce and Choreograph rehearsals and sound check on the day of the event.
  • Professional staging hire.
  • Final show program upon acceptance of the quote.
  • Food and Beverage (for performers & crew).
  • Dressing Room Chairs, Tables etc.
  • Costume Hire Fees (Semi staged music pieces may incur an additional fee).
  • Supply Public Liability Cover ($20,000,000).
  • Vavachi insurance for performers.
  • Event Security (For events over 2000 people).

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