THE COUNTDOWN YEARS
Fri, 25th Sep 2026 06:00 pm
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THE COUNTDOWN YEARS Book Tickets Play Video Watch Preview Add to basket Fri, 25 September 2026 Show Details “The Countdown Years” is your invitation to celebrate a time when TV and radio ruled our world. Featuring Tottie Goldsmith (John Farnham & Kylie Minogue) and SILVERFOX "Countdown" is the longest-running music show in Australian television history. Created by Ian “Molly” Meldrum and visionary ABC-TV producers, Countdown aired from 1974 to 1987 , launching the careers of countless international superstars including Blondie, ABBA, Cyndi Lauper , and many more. Now, the timeless hits of a generation return to the spotlight in “The Countdown Years” — a high-energy 2-hour live concert experience celebrating the music, the mayhem, and the magic of the Countdown era. With a dynamic live band, amazing vocalists and no lip-syncing , audiences will be treated to non-stop solid gold and platinum hits by legendary artists such as: INXS , The Angels , Men at Work, John Paul Young (JPY), Pseudo Echo, Dragon, Mondo Rock, Mental As Anything, John Mellencamp, Bruce Springsteen, Blondie, Tina Turner, Pat Benatar …… Remember when Sundays at 6 PM meant only one thing? We were glued to our TV sets. Molly said, “Do yourself a favour” —and we did!! “The Countdown Years” revives that era of wild studio audiences, screaming fans, and unforgettable performances that brought music into our living rooms and hearts. The band: Tottie Goldsmith (vocals/percussion) Aldo Lennard ( vocals/percussion) Rob “Kiwi” Webb (guitar/vocals) Barry Hooper (bass/vocals) Bernie Mac (keyboards/vocals) Shane O’Brien (drums).
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