By Danielle Kutchel
Go back to where rock and roll began with Buddy Holly in Concert at Bunjil Place!
On Friday 30 April, Scot Robin will don those iconic glasses and take the stage with his Crickets to perform over 30 of Buddy Holly’s hit songs, including That’ll Be The Day, Heartbeat, Think It Over, Peggy Sue, Raining In My Heart, Rave On, Maybe Baby, True Love Ways and many more.
The internationally acclaimed production has mesmerised and excited audiences around the world both visually and musically, with high energy performances, brilliant costumes and fantastic musicianship.
After an empty calendar throughout 2020, Mr Robin said the team was looking forward to its first theatre show since getting out of lockdown – and its first performance at Bunjil Place.
“As much as we want to be back in the theatre, the audience wants to be back in the theatre,” Mr Robin said.
This year is extra special as Mr Robin celebrates his 27th year of performing the role of Buddy Holly. He has received international acclaim for his portrayal.
“We’ve been all over the world with the show and around Australia seven or eight times,” Mr Robin said.
“No one thought it would last this long, but people keep coming and they love Buddy Holly. It’s the best job in the world!”
Mr Robin said he grew up listening to Buddy Holly, as his dad was a “huge fan”.
In 1991, Mr Robin took on the lead role in the smash hit musical ‘Buddy’, kicking off a career as the iconic performer.
“I had no idea that for the next 30 years I would be travelling and performing his music. It’s an amazing ride,” he said.
The Buddy Holly in concert show is not just a Buddy Holly concert, he said: it’s a high energy show with the audience invited to sing and dance in the aisles.
“You’ll absolutely have a fun night out, and more than ever, we need that,” Mr Robin said.
“If you love rock and roll music, you’ll have the best time. It’s just a celebration of an incredible young kid’s time in music.”
Buddy Holly in concert will be at Bunjil Place on Friday 30 April. For bookings, call 9709 9700 or visit https://www.bunjilplace.com.au/buddys-back-buddy-holly-concert
