The undisputed Queen of Christmas Rhonda Burchmore and the Jack Earle Big Band will lead the Palais Geelong's first Christmas celebration in sensational style.
In 1926 Geelong locals lindy hopped their way through their weekends at the hottest new dance hall in town, The Palais, during the most popular jazz era of all time – Swing Music. This Christmas, Swing is back at Palais Geelong and it’s bigger and better than ever.
Be swept back into a slice of Geelong history and join the undisputed Queen of Christmas Rhonda Burchmore as she celebrates the holiday season in true Palais Geelong style.
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Joined by the Jack Earle Big Band, A Swingin’ Christmas Spectacular will take over the Palais Geelong on Friday, December 9 from 7:30pm.
Rhonda and Jack will reimagine timeless standards such as ‘Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas’, ‘Cool Yule’, ‘We Need a Little Christmas’ and ‘Let it Snow’ for a festive extravaganza like no other. Jack Earle’s arrangements sparkle with originality and combined with his extraordinary musicianship, guarantee to make temperatures soar and hearts pulse.
In the finest vocal form of her career, Rhonda will breath new life into these Christmas classics as she glides effortlessly through a repertoire packed with the greatest holiday songs of all time. Her immaculate voice will soar above it all, one moment assured and strong, the next seductive liquid blues. There will be no shortage of glamour, with glittering ensembles and gowns galore, giving audiences everything they’ve come to love and expect from this sensational star. For over forty years Rhonda has remained a staple of Christmas festivities throughout the country, charming audiences year after year in Carols by Candlelight, Carols in the Domain and the Lord Mayor’s Christmas Carols.
With delightful appearances from local “special guests”, this will be a night to remember. Prepare yourself for an unforgettable evening of your favourite Christmas classics delivered by beloved star Rhonda Burchmore and the Jack Earle Big Band in the grandest ballroom in Geelong. If swing is your thing, this is the Christmas concert for you!
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