Ahead of playing Aussie music legend John Farnham, acclaimed vocalist and performer Michael Paynter has just announced a massive expansion of his phenomenally popular live show. Responding to unprecedented demand, Paynter will take The Great Australian Songbook Tour back on the road in 2027 for a run of regional and capital city dates celebrating the soundtrack of the nation.
Stripped back to just a piano, a guitar and that voice, The Great Australian Songbook is Paynter’s personal take on the songs that shaped his life, and Australia’s soundtrack, from Jimmy Barnes and Icehouse to John Farnham, SIA, Tina Arena and beyond. It’s an intimate night of shared anthems that leave audiences begging for more, and selling out shows at a staggering rate.
The tour caps a huge run for Paynter, and 2027 is shaping up to be even bigger! In September his rousing acapella rendition of the national anthem at the AFL Grand Final was watched by over 6.5 million people. He also follows up his award-winning turn as Jesus in Jesus Christ Superstar by joining the ICEHOUSE 40th Anniversary tour as a featured artist, performing alongside the band he plays with as a full-time member.