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Priscilla, Queen of the Desert: The Musical

MICHAEL CHUGG (Producer) has been a pioneer in the Australian music industry for over 40 years, promoting some of the biggest international concerts in Australia including Robbie Williams, Coldplay, Simon and Garfunkel and AC/DC. He also tirelessly promotes Australian music to the rest of the world. Almost every year, Michael and the Chugg Entertainment team are recognized with internationally renowned awards such as Pollstar's "International Promoter of the Year," ILMC's "Promoter's Promoter," CMA's "International Talent Buyer/Promoter" award, Helpmann Awards, the Jack Award's, "Gentlemen Jack" and APRA's prestigious "Ted Albert Award" for a lifetime of services to the Australian Music Industry.

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CMC Rocks QLD Announces Postponement Of 2021 Event To 2022


CMC Rocks QLD is the first place that Australia's country music fans choose to gather each year, to enjoy a second-to-none line-up of the world's biggest and best country acts and revel in an unforgettable festival experience.

Queensland Announces First Drive-In Concert Series


After months of a live music drought across the country, we're very pleased to announce that Queensland's FIRST Drive-In Concerts Live will be held in the very near future!

CMA Selects Inaugural Participants For Rob Potts International Exchange Program


The Country Music Association has selected Julie Bowser (United States) and Megan Hopkins (Australia) as its inaugural participants of the Rob Potts International Exchange Program for individuals pursuing a career in the Country Music industry. Bowser and Hopkins will participate in the four-week industry-focused program, which honors the memory of late Australian promoter Rob Potts.

Australian Music Vault Presents LONG PLAY SERIES


The Australian Music Vault has captured the stories of some of the most formidable pioneers and innovators from the Australian music scene including Judith Durham AO and Archie Roach AM in their latest offering, Long Play Series.

Country Music Association Announces the Rob Potts International Exchange Program


The Country Music Association invites those interested in pursuing a career in the Country Music industry to apply for the 2020 Rob Potts International Exchange Program. The four-week industry-focused program, which honors the memory of the late Australian promoter Rob Potts, will select two recipients—one from the United States and one from Australia/New Zealand.   

Elton John Announces Dates for the 'Farewell Yellow Brick Road' Tour


Sir Elton John, recently crowned by Billboard as the most successful performing male solo artist of all time, today reveals details of the epic 15-date Australian and 3-date New Zealand leg of his global Farewell Yellow Brick Road tour.

Elton John Announces 2nd and Final Sydney Concert, Hordern Pavilion


Sir Elton John and his band return to Australia from 5 December as part of his international "All The Hits Tour." Due to huge ticket sales one last Sydney concert has been added on Thursday 17 December - at the venue where it all began - the Hordern Pavilion.

SPIRIT OF THE ANZACS Album Out Now; Arena Tour Announced


2015 marks the 100th Anniversary of the ANZAC's landing at Gallipoli. In honour of this landmark occasion, former Australian of the Year, Lee Kernaghan, teams up with a host of local artists and musicians to bring you 'SPIRIT OF THE ANZACS' - Standard & Deluxe Editions available now.

Lady Gaga, Robbie Williams Announce Tours Down Under!


Lady Gaga and Robbie Williams are set to invade the land down under within weeks of one another.

Santana, Steve Miller Band and More Join THE DENI BLUES & ROOTS FESTIVAL 2013


In an exciting collaboration Michael Chugg Entertainment and Rob Potts have announced great news for the iconic Deniliquin Ute Muster site.

Long Way to the Top Announces Australian Tour


In October, 17 legends of Australian rock will reunite for the A Long Way to the Top 10th Anniversary Concert, hitting arenas in Melbourne, Sydney, Newcastle and Brisbane from Friday 5 October.

West End's PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT to Close December 31


With an astounding array of outrageous costumes and featuring a score of dance-floor classics, Priscilla Queen of the Desert the Musical opened at the Palace Theatre in March 2009. The production will now have its final West End performance on 31 December 2011.

West End's PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT to Close December 31


Tomorrow, Saturday 3 September 2011, the West End production of Priscilla Queen of the Desert the Musical will celebrate its dazzling 1000th performance at the Palace Theatre.

Ray Meagher Joins UK PRISCILLA; Booking to Jan. 2012


Ray Meagher, best known on television for playing Alf Stewart in the long running Australian soap Home and Away, will re join the West End cast of Priscilla Queen Of The Desert The Musical as mechanic Bob from 5 October 2011, following his hugely successful run in the show last year. With booking now open at the Palace Theatre until 7 January 2012, Meagher joins Don Gallagher (Bernadette), Richard Grieve (Tick) and Oliver Thornton (Adam) in the internationally award-winning musical at the Palace Theatre.

Elton John & Band Confirm Second Hunter Valley Show, Tickets on Sale 5/24


Chugg Entertainment today announces that pre-sale figures for the Rocket Man's first Hunter Valley show have been so impressive, that a second show is now confirmed for Sunday 4 December at Hope Estate.

Mark Moraghan Joins PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT, Mar. 7


Mark Moraghan, best known for playing Consultant Owen Davies, a role he played for 5 years in BBC1's Holby City, will join the cast of West End hit Priscilla Queen Of The Desert The Musical, to play mechanic Bob. Moraghan joins previously announced new cast member Richard Grieve, who plays Tick, from 7 March 2011. The Olivier award-winning musical, which is currently booking at the Palace Theatre until 7 January 2012, also stars Don Gallagher as Bernadette and Oliver Thornton as Adam.

Mark Moraghan Joins PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT, Mar. 7


Mark Moraghan, best known for playing Consultant Owen Davies, a role he played for 5 years in BBC1's Holby City, will join the cast of West End hit Priscilla Queen Of The Desert The Musical, to play mechanic Bob. Moraghan joins previously announced new cast member Richard Grieve, who plays Tick, from 7 March 2011. The Olivier award-winning musical, which is currently booking at the Palace Theatre until 7 January 2012, also stars Don Gallagher as Bernadette and Oliver Thornton as Adam.

STAGE TUBE: Backstage Tour at West End PRISCILLA's Wardrobe Department


Based on the Oscar® award-winning film and written by Stephan Elliott and Allan Scott, Priscilla Queen Of The Desert The Musical tells the story of Tick, Bernadette and Adam, a glamorous Sydney-based performing trio who agree to take their show to the middle of the Australian outback.

Richard Grieve To Join PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT As Tick, Mar 7


As Priscilla Queen Of The Desert The Musical approaches its second birthday in the West End, Richard Grieve, best known for his role as Jonny Foster in ITV1's Emmerdale, will join the Company to play Tick from Monday 7 March 2011.

Ray Meagher Joins PRISCILLA in West End Tonight, 10/26


Tonight, 26 October 2010, as Ray Meagher, best known on television for playing Alf Stewart in the long running Australian soap Home and Away, officially joins the West End cast of Priscilla Queen Of The Desert The Musical as in Toronto, Canada, the North American production of the show celebrates its opening night.

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