The Main Event (1998 concert tour)


The Main Event Tour was a 1998 joint concert tour by Australian singers John Farnham, Olivia Newton-John and Anthony Warlow.

Description

The overture would start with the percussionist on the timpani, and the Drummer. Then the brass would come in, and the last four bars of "You're the Voice" would blend in. The Orchestra, would exchange during the Age of Reason medley with the Farnham Band. The artists would exchange sets, sometimes singing duets.

Set list

  1. "Overture"
  2. Age of Reason
  3. Phantom of the Opera
  4. A Little More Love
  5. This is The Moment
  6. Hopelessly Devoted to You
  7. Everytime You Cry
  8. Please Don't Ask Me
  9. You're the One That I Want
  10. The Long And Winding Road
  11. Take Me Home Country Roads
  12. I Honestly Love You
  13. Love Is A Gift
  14. That's Life/Bad Habits"
  15. Granada
  16. You've Lost That Loving Feeling
  17. Summer Nights
  18. If Not For You
  19. Let Me Be There
  20. Raindrops Keep Falling On My Head
  21. Jolene
  22. "Hearts On Fire"
  23. Don't You Know it's Magic
  24. You're The Voice

    Tour dates

Broadcasts and recordings

The tour album Highlights from The Main Event went multi-platinum and won an ARIA Award for Highest Selling Australian CD.

Personnel

The Lighting Design was constructed by Chris Newman, a long associate with John Farnham's crew.
Producers: James Erskine, Tony Cochrane & Glenn Wheatley

Executive Producer: David Wilson

Director: Mark Adamson

Music Producer: Ross Fraiser

Recording Engineer: Doug Brady

Lighting Director: Chris Newman



The Farnham Band

Musical Director: Chong Lim

Vocals: Lindsay Field & Lisa Edwards

Drums: Angus Burchall

Bass, Vocals: Joe Creighton

Guitar: Stuart Fraiser

Saxophone/Harmonica: Steve Williams

Guest Guitar: Sam Hawksley



The Touring Orchestra

Musical Director/Conductor: Peter Casey

Concert Master: Phillip Harti

Piano: Phil Turcio

Keyboards: Greg Riddell

Bass: James Kempster

Guitar: Sam Hawksley

Drums: Dave Beck

Percussion: Timothy Hook

Trumpet: Bob Coassin

Saxophone: Lachlan Davidson

Vocals:''' Kevin Dorsey, Carmella Ramsey, Dorian Holley, Tony Bradford & Natalie Miller