The enigmatic songstress is also set to collaborate with the Tasmanian and Sydney symphony orchestras.
Brisbane singer-songwriter Megan Washington is an unpredictable and unstoppable creative force. Now, the three-time ARIA award winner has announced collaborations with the Melbourne, Sydney and Tasmanian symphony orchestras, offering fans five huge performances in January and February 2024.
At the shows, tracks from across her rich catalogue will get the full symphonic treatment under acclaimed conductor Vanessa Scammell.
Meg Washington 2024
- Jan 30 – With the Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra, Wrest Point Entertainment Centre, Sandy Bay
- Feb 2 and 3 – With the Sydney Symphony Orchestra, Sydney Town Hall, Sydney
- Feb 8 and 9 – With the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra, Arts Centre Melbourne, Hamer Hall, Melbourne
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On tour, she’ll be reimagining tracks from her albums Lazarus Drug, How to Tame Lions, Skeleton Key and Catherine Wheel – a live symphonic recording from the Opera House that has just been released today. She will also be debuting material from her yet-to-be-named forthcoming album, scheduled to drop in 2024.
Born in Papua New Guinea and raised in Brisbane, Meg Washington’s musical career has been varied. She developed a significant stutter in her youth but persevered as a jazz singer before branching out into RnB and roots, then finally settling on her distinct alternative, indie pop sound.
Her fourth studio album, 2020’s Batflowers, attracted rave reviews from critics and fans alike and was nominated for prestigious the 2020 Australian Music Prize. Following that, she dropped Hot Fuss in 2022, a piano-led cover album of The Killer’s iconic release that also featured a new original single, Eastcoaster.
Her venture with the trio of symphony orchestras is yet another example of how the artist refuses to let her work be constrained. Fans will be treated to a mesmerising evening of music that lends a new perspective to Meg Washington’s beloved discography.
To grab tickets to see Meg Washington perform alongside the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra, head here.
