About this concert
Damien Leith takes to the stage with his famous ‘Roy Orbison Orchestrated’ show, paying tribute to the late, great Roy Orbison.
Joining the award-winning performer will be 35 world-class musicians, making this an unforgettable night.
Damien’s career has been inextricably linked to Roy Orbison, since his performance of his hit Crying on the 2006 series of Australian Idol. Capturing the attention of Orbison’s late wife Barbara, it was her wish for Damien to carry on her husband’s legacy with his powerful renditions of the Big O's songs. He went on to record the album Roy which was produced by Barbara and recorded in Nashville with many musicians Roy worked with. One in particular that Damien has continued to work with to this day and become close friends, is legendary songwriter, Joe Melson, who co-wrote Crying, Blue Bayou, Only the Lonely and many more.
Very few voices excite me, but I fell in love with Damien’s voice when I heard it. It inspired me to write again, much in the same way Roy Orbison’s voice inspired me to write...Damien’s portrayal of these great songs will allow fans to relive the memory of Roy Orbison for years to come. I love Damien’s voice, and the orchestration of my and Roy’s songs is beautiful. Thank you, Damien. You nailed it!
— Joe Melson
Damien, thank you for carrying on Roy’s legacy. You got it!
— Barbara Orbison
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Margaret
February 26th 2023
The best Concert we have been to in years. Damien and Darren are excellent, professional artists.
The design of the concert was perfect, with each having their own time on stage, then coming together.
We cannot speak highly enough of their performance. They were so engaging.
Batemans Bay, Australia@Bay Pavilions
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Damien Leith Biography
Damien Leith is a multi-talented artist that has made his mark in Australia as a singer, songwriter, producer, author, playwright and TV host personality.
The talented family man first captured the attention and affection of Australians when he contested the 2006 edition of Australian Idol – a series he went on to win. Since then his career has skyrocketed, but he has remained charming, grounded and modest – securing him a place as a popular and well-loved Australian and now International personality.
In just over 10 years Damien has enjoyed platinum-selling albums and been nominated for multiple awards including ARIAs, MTV Australia Video Music Awards and Helpmann Awards. His ARIA wins include Number 1 Chart Awards for the Albums Where We Land and The Winner’s Journey, Highest Selling Album (The Winner’s Journey), and Highest Selling Single and Number 1 Chart Award for the track, Night of My Life. His music has been chosen to appear in commercials and television shows, with his song, Beautiful, accompanying a global Estee Lauder campaign and Not Just For The Weekend, being the theme song for the television series, Saving Kids – a show that Damien also hosted.
Damien is in demand as a TV host for Australian shows with a family feel. As well as hosting the Australian TV Series, Saving Kids, Damien has hosted New Idea Test Kitchen (Channel 7 Two) and Great Easter Feasts with Rachael Finch (Channel 7, March 2013). He regularly fills in as co-host on Channel 7’s The Morning Show and was a celebrity contestant and finalist on the 2011 series of Dancing with the Stars. His ride to success has been multi-faceted with Damien demonstrating his creative writing skills by publishing two novels, One More Time (2007) and Remember June(2009).
Damien continues to tour extensively every year and work with the likes of Nashville legends, Joe Melson (co-writer of Roy Orbison’s Crying and Only the Lonely among many others) and the late Barbara Orbison.
(www.damienleith.com) or through his Facebook page, (www.facebook.com/damienleith).
Read MoreThe talented family man first captured the attention and affection of Australians when he contested the 2006 edition of Australian Idol – a series he went on to win. Since then his career has skyrocketed, but he has remained charming, grounded and modest – securing him a place as a popular and well-loved Australian and now International personality.
In just over 10 years Damien has enjoyed platinum-selling albums and been nominated for multiple awards including ARIAs, MTV Australia Video Music Awards and Helpmann Awards. His ARIA wins include Number 1 Chart Awards for the Albums Where We Land and The Winner’s Journey, Highest Selling Album (The Winner’s Journey), and Highest Selling Single and Number 1 Chart Award for the track, Night of My Life. His music has been chosen to appear in commercials and television shows, with his song, Beautiful, accompanying a global Estee Lauder campaign and Not Just For The Weekend, being the theme song for the television series, Saving Kids – a show that Damien also hosted.
Damien is in demand as a TV host for Australian shows with a family feel. As well as hosting the Australian TV Series, Saving Kids, Damien has hosted New Idea Test Kitchen (Channel 7 Two) and Great Easter Feasts with Rachael Finch (Channel 7, March 2013). He regularly fills in as co-host on Channel 7’s The Morning Show and was a celebrity contestant and finalist on the 2011 series of Dancing with the Stars. His ride to success has been multi-faceted with Damien demonstrating his creative writing skills by publishing two novels, One More Time (2007) and Remember June(2009).
Damien continues to tour extensively every year and work with the likes of Nashville legends, Joe Melson (co-writer of Roy Orbison’s Crying and Only the Lonely among many others) and the late Barbara Orbison.
(www.damienleith.com) or through his Facebook page, (www.facebook.com/damienleith).
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