Australia’s rock royalty is coming to Telethon.
Jimmy Barnes will travel to Washington to perform on the Sunday night finale of the beloved television fundraising event, which runs Oct. 21-22 to encourage everyone to donate generously to help the state’s sick children.
The living legend will take to the stage with daughter Mahalia to cap off the weekend extravaganza at the RAC Arena on the final day.
Telethon supports 107 children’s charities across Western Australia with donations reaching a record $71.4 million last year to help build better, brighter futures for sick children.
Barnes has been a big supporter of Telethon, but this will be his first appearance in 15 years, having previously been here in 2003, 2004 and 2009.
The 67-year-old will round out the incredible entertainment, which includes performances from disco diva Marcia Hines, Russell Morris and the dazzling Rhonda Birchmore.
Children’s favorite and former Wiggle Emma Watkins, who now stars as Emma Memma, will make a special appearance, as well as ventriloquist and comedian David Strassman, Human Nature’s Phil Burton, social media sensations the Fish Twins and father-daughter TikTok stars Ben and Zara.
And as always, this year’s Telethon will be filled with laughs, unplanned moments, and panels featuring some of your favorite stars.
Joining the line-up will be much-loved presenter Dr Chris Brown, SAS Australia Chief Instructor Ant Middleton, Sunrise presenters Natalie Barr and Matt Shirvington, The Morning Show’s Larry Emdur and Kylie Gillies, and Better Homes and Gardens presenters Dr Harry Cooper and Charlie Albone. and Juliet Love.
Perth locals Rove McManus, actress Tasma Walton and parenting author Maggie Dent are also set to appear, along with Home and Away favorites including Lynne McGranger, Matt Evans, Adam Rowland, as well as the team from 7NEWS, plus a huge range of sports and radio shows . personality.
And that’s not to mention the real stars of the show – the Little Telethon Stars.
Connor Barrett, Emily Houston, Harrison Carthew and Sophia Marshall will bring their indefatigable spirit and lust for life to the stage next month as Telethon looks to surpass 2022’s fundraising record.
The countdown to the 56th telethon has begun and you can be part of the live audience to help make a positive difference in the lives of children in need. Tickets for the opening and closing shows are just $30 and are available now on Ticketek’s website at telethon7.com/tickets.
The broadcast can be watched live from the RAC Arena outside show opening and closing times for a gold coin donation from 10.30pm on Saturday until 5pm on Sunday.