Tag: Michael Paynter

Casey Barnes and Pete Murray have finally recorded together after more than two decades of friendship with the release of the new single ‘Time To Burn’.

Michael Paynter has released the studio version of Gethsemane after global fan demand following his award-winning role in Jesus Christ Superstar.

Michael Paynter will play John Farnham in Sydney Theatre Company’s world premiere of Whispering Jack, celebrating the 40th anniversary of Australia’s biggest-selling album.

Michael Paynter trades the theatrical spotlight for stripped-back guitar and piano in his 2026 Great Australian Songbook Tour.

Icehouse will return to Sydney’s Coliseum Theatre in August for their second performance.

Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice’s rock opera classic ‘Jesus Christ Superstar’ first rpremiered as a studio album in 1970 and first staged on Broadway in New York in 1971. The show has rarely been out of production somewhere in the world in the past 54 years. For 2025, its Australia’s turn again for yet another run of the Webber/Rice masterpiece with excellent casting and upgraded stage sets and costume designs.

Michael Paynter, who since 2011 has been doing time with Icehouse, has been brewing a supergroup on the side.

Icehouse had a slight setlist adjustment when they played Perth on Saturday minus Michael Paynter. Michael tested positive for Covid and was unable to travel to Perth for the show.

Michael Paynter’s Msquared Productions most recent release is Rachel Costanzo’s ‘Miles Away’.

Michael Paynter has announced the release of a new album titled ‘Weary Stars’ with the title track serving as first single.

Icehouse announce two club shows with special guest Michael Paynter joining the band on stage.

Icehouse will continue to perform live with some intimate shows on the way for Sydney and Melbourne in December then a run of shows at Crown Casino in January.

Damian Costin, formerly of Australian booking agency Premier Artists and one-time member of Motorace, has started his new company The 123 Agency.

Robin Thicke stays atop the ARIA Singles chart for a third week with his track “Blurred Lines” featuring T.I and Pharrell.

Robin Thicke stays a second week at No.1 in Australia with T.I. and Pharrell on the now Platinum (▲) selling track “Blurred Lines”.

US Singer Robin Thicke moves up two places to No.1 on the ARIA Singles Chart this week with his track “Blurred Lines”.

Rebecca Barnard and Michael Paynter have been added to The Heart Of St Kilda benefit concert to help raise funds for the Sacred Heart Mission.

Michael Paynter has a hit record on his hands for an album that he has had sitting on the shelf for a year. ‘Money On Your Tongue’ is Michael’s acoustic record.