Description
The Veteran Performing Artist Showcase is the launch event for FOVA26: a powerful, inspiring evening celebrating the depth and breath of creative talents of Australia’s Veteran Community.
Hosted in the Primrose Potter Salon at the iconic Melbourne Recital Centre, this unmissable event brings together a dynamic lineup of current and former serving ADF members and families of veterans. Audiences can expect an extraordinary range of performances across contemporary and classical music, spoken word, theatrical monologues, soundscape and experimental performance, indie-folk ensembles and more.
Across two acts, the Showcase highlights the depth, diversity and artistry of Veteran Performing Artists, offering audiences a rare opportunity to experience voices and stories not often seen on Australia’s major stages.
Event Schedule
Guest Arrival: from 6:30pm — bar open
Act I: 7:00pm – 8:10pm
Interval: 8:10pm – 8:30pm — bar open
Act II: 8:30pm – 9:30pm
Event Lineup
Terry Sing Lee — Classical piano
CJ Bowerbird — Spoken word
Stella Anning — Lyrical jazz guitar and vocals
Leisha ft. Jame — Contemporary vocal solos and duets
Kat Baldwin — Dramatic monologue
Belinda Dalton (accompanied by pianist Kevin Tamanini) — Opera (classical soprano)
Vicki Hallett — Soundscape and clarinet
Ray & Mei Sisters — Indie-folk trio
Steve Cotterill — Spoken word
Ben McNeil — Acoustic guitar and vocals
Australian Military Wives Choir — Choral performance
This event is open to the Veteran Community and the general public, with bookings facilitated by the Melbourne Recital Centre in 2026.
Tickets will be limited and are expected to sell quickly.
What to bring
Curiosity and applause!
Location
Primrose Potter Salon, Melbourne Recital Centre
31 Sturt St, Southbank VIC 3006, Australia