

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Michael Paynter: The Great Australian Songbook – Hobart
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 10 Jul, 2026 at 10:00 am (+10:00)
- **Event Description**: An intimate show as part of his solo tour, celebrating Australia’s iconic songs

*Register for pre-sale access to tickets now to receive exclusive early access to tickets before they go on sale to the general public. This event will be at The Theatre Royal Studio Theatre.*

Fresh from his critically acclaimed and award-winning performance as Jesus in Jesus  Christ Superstar, one of Australia’s finest voices, Michael Paynter, is set to strip back the layers and the volume, taking centre stage in 2026 to celebrate the nation’s most iconic songs in an intimate solo tour. 

As he readies for a return to Carols by Candlelight, the powerhouse vocalist is stepping  back from the theatrical stage to return to his roots, heralding a new chapter in his  already amazing career. The Great Australian Songbook Tour 2026 will be a run of  exclusive, intimate shows that will see the singer reimagining some of Australia’s most  iconic songs in some truly special intimate settings across the country. 

Paynter also remains a sought-after collaborator, performing with iconic Australian artists including ICEHOUSE, Jimmy Barnes, Robbie Williams, Miley Cyrus, and The Veronicas.

"Quite simply the voice of our generation. Michael Paynter is untouchable." – The Veronicas 

"I’ve spent 15 years watching audiences be captivated by Michael’s voice, and this  extraordinary show will be no exception. These iconic songs couldn’t be in safer  hands." – Iva Davies 

"It’s so great to see a singer who not only sings beautifully but every time he does sing,  it becomes a joyous occasion for everyone in the audience." – Jimmy Barnes

“I am absolutely buzzing to bring this show to life,” says Paynter. “After the massive production of Jesus Christ Superstar, stripping it back to just a guitar and piano is exciting. It’s going to be raw, real, and completely unpredictable. It’s been over a decade since I’ve done anything like this, and I can’t wait to see you  there.” 

Known the world over as a true “singer’s singer”, Paynter is also one of Australia’s most successful songwriters and music producers. He has spent the last two decades collaborating with the giants of the industry, some of whose songs he will be celebrating on the Great Australian Songbook Tour 2026.  

In 2022, he received the ARIA Award for Best Country Album with Casey Barnes’ LP “Light  It Up”, which he co-wrote and produced, and is also a 2 x Golden Guitar winner and multiple nominee recipient. Having toured, produced and written with Australian music royalty, including John Farnham, Tina Arena, Delta Goodrem, Casey Barnes, James  Johnston, Kaylee Bell, Taylor Moss and Icehouse, audiences can expect to hear personal tales about working alongside the greats, woven between stripped-back hits with his trademark soaring vocals.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/hobart/michael-paynter-the-great-australian-songbook-hobart/200029390972538
- **Event Categories**: music, entertainment, art, theatre, performances, candlelight-concerts
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 47

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: https://festivalofvoices.com/events/2026/michael-paynter-great-australian-songbook/?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=hobart-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Hobart
- **state**: TS
- **country**: Australia
- **location**: Theatre Royal, Hobart
- **lat**: -42.87977
- **long**: 147.33135
- **full address**: Theatre Royal, Hobart, Australia

## Event Organizer details

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- **organizer**: Festival of Voices (https://allevents.in/org/festival-of-voices/1738164)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Fri, 10 Jul, 2026 at 10:00 am (+10:00)
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** Theatre Royal, Hobart, Australia
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Festival of Voices
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** music, entertainment, art, theatre, performances, candlelight-concerts
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Michael Paynter: The Great Australian Songbook – Hobart ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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