Thursday, August 22, 2024

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Mackay and Whitsunday Life

‘Come Down In Time’ for ‘The Elton John Experience’.

Greg Andrews (Sir Elton John) has performed his tribute in over 30 countries and to this date is the only Elton John Tribute to be asked to perform at tribute festival Tribfest in Yorkshire, United Kingdom.

Tribfest is a strictly invite only festival and Greg is extremely proud of that.

“Being Australian and then being chosen to do British royalty on English soil, was a wonderful experience and the reception I got from the Brits was fantastic,” Greg added.

“It was an incredible experience performing there, it was just wonderful. It was probably the biggest crowd at a tribute festival I've performed at too.”

Tribfest is just one of the festivals Greg has performed at over the years, and it is one of his biggest achievements. Another was his invite to the Sydney premiere of the 2019 film ‘Rocketman’.

“I think since the movie, a lot of people have rekindled their love for the Elton music,” said Greg.

He also said he loves the diversity of age at his shows.

“The music of Elton John is generational. I have some people coming through that grew up with the Lion King in 94,” said Greg.

“When I do theatre shows the age group is vast, so it's not just people over 50 or 60. It is also people in their 20’s and 30’s coming to the show.”

Greg has performed at the Airlie Beach Hotel before and recalled the crowd being fantastic.

“It's going to be wonderful to see all those Elton fans come out and have a wonderful couple of days. I’m really looking forward to getting back to the beautiful Whitsundays,” Greg said.

Greg is performing on Saturday and Sunday (Father’s Day) so bring dad down to the Airlie Beach Hotel this Father’s Day for a great atmosphere and amazing songs.

What: The Elton John Experience
Where: The Pub, Airlie Beach Hotel
When: Saturday 31 August & Sunday 1 September (Father’s Day)


The Elton John Experience, Photos supplied

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