Signature Shows
From intimate jazz clubs to major theatres and festivals, ARIA-charting vocalist Simone Waddell presents seven distinctive productions spanning original music, jazz, soul and some of the world’s most celebrated songs. Each show combines exceptional musicianship, engaging storytelling and Simone’s unmistakable warmth and artistry.
1. SIMONE WADDELL BAND
Original music, timeless songs, and world-class musicianship.
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ARIA-charting vocalist Simone Waddell takes audiences on a vibrant musical journey through original compositions, soulful classics and inspired interpretations of much-loved songs. Performed with her outstanding band, the concert is expressive, uplifting and deeply personal, showcasing Simone’s distinctive artistry and natural connection with audiences.
Featuring Simone’s original music alongside songs by:
Aretha Franklin • The Beatles • Amy Winehouse • Stevie Wonder • Carole King
Available Band Configurations:
2. UNFORGETTABLE
Celebrating timeless music from the American Songbook.
Inspired by Simone Waddell’s acclaimed ARIA-charting album, this sophisticated concert presents treasured standards and cinematic classics through expressive vocals, elegant arrangements and superb musicality. Moving from intimate ballads to spirited swing and bossa nova, the performance celebrates the beauty and emotional power of enduring song.
Featuring masterpieces such as:
All of Me (Louis Armstrong) • My Funny Valentine (Frank Sinatra) • Somewhere Over The Rainbow (Judy Garland) • My Romance (Tony Bennett) • The Way We Were (Barbra Streisand) • Watch What Happens (Peggy Lee), and many more.
3. GREAT LADIES OF JAZZ
A tribute to the icons who shaped the sound of jazz.
A stylish celebration of the extraordinary women whose artistry defined jazz. Through iconic songs and captivating stories, Simone Waddell honours the influence of Ella Fitzgerald, Sarah Vaughan, Billie Holiday, Nina Simone and other legendary voices who transformed music and inspired generations.
Featuring classics such as:
Feeling Good • Don’t Know Why • God Bless the Child • As Time Goes By • One Note Samba • All the Things You Are, and many more.
4. THE ROARING TWENTIES
Experience the music, glamour and spirit of the 1920s.
Step into the elegance and exuberance of the Jazz Age through the music of George Gershwin, Irving Berlin, Cole Porter, Fats Waller and other celebrated composers. Stylish, sophisticated and richly entertaining, this production brings the glamour, wit and irresistible energy of the era vividly to life.
Featuring masterpieces such as:
Ain’t Misbehavin’ (Fats Waller) • Always (Irving Berlin) • Blue Skies (Irving Berlin) • Someone to Watch Over Me (George Gershwin) • It Had to Be You (Isham Jones & Gus Kahn) • Let’s Do It, Let’s Fall in Love (Cole Porter), and many more.
5. AUSTRALIAN WOMEN IN SONG
Celebrating the women who gave Australia its soundtrack.
Australian Women in Song reimagines iconic Australian hits through contemporary jazz, soul and sophisticated new arrangements. Blending expressive vocals, exceptional musicianship and imaginative interpretation, Simone Waddell offers audiences a fresh perspective on the music of Australia’s most celebrated female artists, honouring the voices and songs that have shaped our cultural landscape.
Reimagined favourites include:
Brave - Kate Ceberano • Heaven - Grace Knight & Eurogliders • Sorrento Moon - Tina Arena • Break in the Weather - Jenny Morris • Magic - Olivia Newton-John • Step Back in Time - Kylie Minogue
Also celebrating the music of Wendy Matthews, Chrissy Amphlett & Divinyls, Renée Geyer, Margaret Urlich and Helen Reddy.
6. SENSATIONAL SIXTIES
The decade that changed music forever.
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A vibrant celebration of the music that defined the 1960s. Spanning pop, soul, folk and the British Invasion, Sensational Sixties captures the energy, optimism and extraordinary songwriting of a decade that transformed popular music and continues to inspire audiences today.
Featuring masterpieces such as:
I Say A Little Prayer - Dionne Warwick • Son of a Preacher Man - Dusty Springfield • Both Sides Now - Joni Mitchell • California Dreamin’ - The Mamas & the Papas • To Sir, with Love - Lulu • Downtown - Petula Clark, and many more.
7. WOMEN WHO SANG OUR LIVES
The voices, songs and stories that became part of us.
A heartfelt concert honouring the female artists whose music accompanied defining moments, lasting memories and changing generations. Recognisable, emotionally resonant and rich in storytelling, Women Who Sang Our Lives celebrates remarkable voices across Australian and international music.
Featuring masterpieces such as:
Wasn’t It Good - Tina Arena • Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow - Carole King • Fields of Gold - Eva Cassidy • Your Love Is King - Sade • The Greatest Love of All - Whitney Houston • Time After Time - Cyndi Lauper, and many more.
Bring a Signature Show to Your Venue
Simone Waddell’s signature productions are available for theatres, festivals, performing arts centres, concert series, jazz clubs and special events throughout Australia and internationally.
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