MOREE seniors will ring in the festive season this December with singing sensations Amy Lehpamer from the musical & Juliet, Arlo Sims, Liz Player and Emily Kate from The Voice, and Will Skarpona from the Conservatorium of Music putting on a free three-hour performance at Moree Services Club.
The stars will align on Wednesday, December 18, between 10am and 1pm, as part of a NSW Seniors Christmas Concert tour.
Broken Hill (November 28) and Cessnock (December 12) will also host the shows, with tickets to all three venues available from 11am, October 15.
The concerts are part of the NSW Government’s wider celebration of seniors and their contributions, that include the annual Seniors Festival, Gala Concerts and Expo.
Minister for Seniors, Jodie Harrison, said the annual Seniors Christmas Concerts bring the spirit of the festive season to regional NSW, and features some of Australia’s best talent and fresh new faces.
“The NSW Government is proud to deliver these free shows to seniors which are sure to put them in the mood to celebrate the season,” she said.
“It’s our thank you for all your contributions, so mark the date in your diaries and get your friends and family together for an entertaining show.”
Arlo Sim
Arlo Sim is a Sydney-based singer-songwriter whose music moves seamlessly between folk, indie and jazz. Currently undergoing a Bachelor of Music (performance), majoring in Jazz Vocals, he brings his own life experience and influences from artists like Jeff Buckley and Fleet Foxes, and jazz stalwarts such as Chet Baker, Nat King Cole, and Kurt Elling.
Arlo’s passion for music began at the very young age of 11 when he made his debut on the Opera House stage. He is passionate about mentoring young, aspiring musicians.
Arlo made his way through the ranks of Schools Spectacular, from Arena choir, all the way through to being a featured artist. A graduate of the esteemed Talent Development Project, he utilised this opportunity to begin his songwriting journey.
Mentored by Keith Urban, in 2021 Arlo came second in The Voice Australia and released his debut single Falling Under that same year.
Amy Lehpamer
Amy Lehpamer has just finished an 18-month run in the hit pop musical & Juliet as Anne Hathaway, wife of William Shakespeare.
Amy also earned nation-wide critical acclaim playing Maria in The Sound of Music, receiving the 2015 Sydney Theatre Award for best Actress in a Musical, as well as Helpmann and Glug award nominations.
She was Helpmann nominated in 2017 for her portrayal of pop and soul icon Dusty Springfield in the Australian hit musical Dusty for The Production Company in Melbourne and Adelaide.
Amy played lyricist and hit-maker Cynthia Weil in the Australian premiere cast of Beautiful: The Carole King Musical and was awarded the 2018 Helpmann for Best Supporting Actress in a Musical for the role.
Will Skarpona
Will Skarpona is a 19-year-old performer from the South Coast of NSW. He is a true stage animal who has been delighting audiences with his larger-than-life personality since the age of seven.
Skarpona has appeared in more than 30 theatrical productions and in 2022, graduated from the esteemed Talent Development Project.
He was also a co-host and Featured Artist in Schools Spectacular. Will performed his first cabaret, Life is a Cabaret, to a sold-out audience and most recently, hosted the 2023 Southern Stars Arena Spectacular.
He is currently completing a Bachelor of Fine Arts (Music Theatre) at the Victorian College of the Arts in Melbourne.
He said he was looking forward to bringing some seasonal cheer to the bush.
“We have a solid line-up of talent performing all the songs seniors know and love in a show that is sure to thrill and delight. The theme of this year’s show is Time to shine. We cannot wait to see you there.”
Liz Player
Liz Player is an emerging Sydney based jazz vocalist currently studying at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music.
As a six-times Schools Spectacular Featured Artist and graduate of the Talent Development Project, Liz has sung on some of the largest stages in Australia including Qudos Bank Arena, The Opera House and the ICC.
While gigging all around Sydney she has toured with major artists such as Jane Rutter and Jessica O’Donoghue.
Having completed three sold-out headline shows with her band the Player Quartet, she has recently released her first album Liz Player | Live At Foundry 616.
After finishing her Bachelor of Jazz Performance in 2025, Liz aims to become part of the New York jazz scene and begin a Master’s Degree.
Emily Kate
Emily Kate is a singer/songwriter and contemporary artist from NSW Australia.
She participated on Season 12 of The Voice Australia. Emily’s journey on The Voice led her to come second on Rita Ora’s team.
From a young age Emily had found her love and connection to music and plans to share this love through her upcoming releases.
Emily hopes to continue to write and develop her music for the rest of her life.
Media Release: September 29, 2024
