Venue Her Majesty's

Following the artistic success of last year’s Disaster Relief Concert, Her Majesty’s is this year beginning her official season with a similar event.

The Season Opening Charity Concert

This year the concert will be hosted by young comedian Josh Earl. A hit at comedy festivals around the country, Josh has recently been collecting rave reviews and audience accolades for his brilliant show Josh Earl vs the Australian Women’s Weekly Cake Book.

Josh Earl is a hip, sharp, loveable musical comedy star in the making. He has consistently moved through the ranks, supporting Rod Quantock and Arj Barker in his early years on stage. As a solo artist he now sports five sold out Festival shows under the belt he wears on his skinny rock’n’roll jeans. An accomplished guitarist as well, Josh brings a fresh new attitude to comedy with music.

Featuring performances from some of Ballarat’s most talented artists as well as special guests this will be an evening of fantastic entertainment.

Featured artists 

- Members of the cast of BLOC Music Theatre’s upcoming Oklahoma

- Members of the cast of Lyric Theatre’s upcoming Hairspray

- BCMA Senior Hip Hop Troupe

- Entertainers Anonymous

- Sing Australia Choir

- Members of the cast of sbc productions recent season of bare – a modern pop-opera

- The Little Brass Band

- Members of the cast of the recent BLOC Music Theatre production of Zombie Prom

- Members of the cast of the commemorative production of Titanic the Musical

- Music Theatre performers Ashlea Pyke and Zoy Frangos

- All accompanied by an all-star band led by MD Hugh McKelvey

This year’s proceeds will go to the Oncology Unit at Ballarat Health Services to assist in ensuring they can continue to provide the best care to cancer sufferers from the Ballarat region.