Hoodoo Gurus are performing with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra for one night only.
For the first time, iconic Australian rock band Hoodoo Gurus will perform with the full symphonic power of the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra in a one-night-only concert at the Sidney Myer Music Bowl.
This landmark event sees the Gurus’ classic catalogue — from What’s My Scene and Like Wow – Wipeout! to 1000 Miles Away — reimagined on an epic scale, with orchestral arrangements by Alex Turley bringing fresh energy and grandeur to the band’s much-loved hits.
Whether you’re an 80s tragic or a Gurus superfan, this is your night. Expect hit songs, overlooked treasures, and the awesome power of the Hoodoo Gurus accompanied by a full symphony orchestra.
Featuring
Hoodoo Gurus
Melbourne Symphony Orchestra
Nicholas Buc conductor
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Hoodoo Gurus x MSO hits the Sidney Myer Music Bowl in January, bringing together one of Australia’s most iconic rock bands with the full symphonic power of the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra. It’s a first-time collaboration that sees the Gurus’ classic catalogue reimagined on an epic scale, with orchestral arrangements by Alex Turley adding fresh energy and grandeur to decades of beloved hits.
Expect What’s My Scene, Like Wow – Wipeout! and 1000 Miles Away alongside deeper cuts from the band’s catalogue, all backed by a full symphony orchestra under the direction of conductor Nicholas Buc. Hoodoo Gurus x MSO isn’t just a nostalgia trip; it’s a chance to hear familiar songs transformed by orchestral arrangements that bring out new layers in tracks you’ve known for years.
Hoodoo Gurus x MSO
- When: Thursday 29 January, 8pm
- Where: Sidney Myer Music Bowl, Melbourne
- Tickets here
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“I can’t believe this is actually happening,” says Dave Faulkner, the Gurus’ lead singer and songwriter. “I have been a lifelong fan of classical music and a regular opera goer, so this is the fulfilment of a dream for me.”
Faulkner will be joined by bassist Rick Grossman, drummer Nik Reith and guitarist Brad Shepherd, with the MSO conducted by Nicholas Buc.
Whether you’re an 80s tragic or a Gurus superfan who’s been following the band since their Sydney pub rock days, this is shaping up as one of those rare crossover moments where rock heritage meets orchestral ambition. It’s also a one-night-only event, which means there’s no second chance if you miss it.
Given the Sidney Myer Music Bowl’s capacity and the novelty of this particular collaboration, it’s worth getting in early.
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