Michael Paynter – The Great Australian Songbook Burnie
Highlights
- Experience Michael Paynter's powerful vocals as he reimagines iconic Australian songs in an intimate setting.
- Join the celebration of Australia's musical heritage during exclusive shows across the country in 2026.
- Delight in the warmth of live performance at 77-79 Wilmot Street, Burnie, Tasmania, a unique venue.
- Reconnect with the roots of Australian music through Paynter's heartfelt interpretations and collaborations.
Fresh from his critically acclaimed and award-winning performance as Jesus in Jesus Christ Superstar, one of Australia’s finest voices, Michael Paynter, is set to strip back the layers and the volume, taking centre stage in 2026 to celebrate the nation’s most iconic songs in an intimate solo tour.
As he readies for a return to Carols by Candlelight, the powerhouse vocalist is stepping back from the theatrical stage to return to his roots, heralding a new chapter in his already amazing career. The Great Australian Songbook Tour 2026 will be a run of exclusive, intimate shows that will see the singer reimagining some of Australia’s most iconic songs in some truly special intimate settings across the country.
Paynter also remains a sought-after collaborator, performing with iconic Australian artists including ICEHOUSE, Jimmy Barnes, Robbie Williams, Miley Cyrus, and The Veronicas.
Known the world over as a true “singer’s singer”, Paynter is also one of Australia’s most successful songwriters and music producers. He has spent the last two decades collaborating with the giants of the industry, some of whose songs he will be celebrating on the Great Australian Songbook Tour 2026.
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