The Music of Studio Ghibli – Original Singers Symphony is heading to Melbourne's Palais Theatre on 1 March for a live orchestral celebration of the iconic Japanese animation studio's most beloved film scores.
The concert marks the Melbourne debut of the production, which brings together original vocal cast members whose voices appeared in Studio Ghibli’s film soundtracks. Singers Yoshikazu Mera, Sumi Shimamoto, Azumi Inoue, and Yuyu are all confirmed to perform — with Shimamoto also known as a voice actor across several of the studio’s productions.
The Music of Studio Ghibli – Original Singers Symphony
- Palais Theatre, Melbourne — 1 March 2026
- Doors 7pm | Show 8pm
- Fully reserved seating
- Tickets via Ticketmaster
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The four will be joined on stage by the Tokyo Asia Orchestra, a 17-member ensemble led by violinist and concertmaster Takeshi Hashima, who has conducted Ghibli-themed performances across the globe.
The programme spans a wide emotional range, moving through the studio’s catalogue of ballads and grander cinematic pieces, from the windswept wonder of Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind through to the warmth of My Neighbour Totoro and beyond. Doors open at 7pm, with the performance beginning at 8pm.
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