The Countdown Years
May 9 @ 8:30 pm – 11:00 pm
The Oakleigh Music Hall invites you to take a trip back to The Countdown Years!
A Live Musical Tribute to Australia’s Most Iconic TV Music Show
“The Countdown Years” is your invitation to celebrate a time when TV and radio ruled our world.
Recorded Narration by Countdown’s iconic host Gavin Wood featuring
LISA EDWARDS (John Farnham & Kylie Minogue) and SILVERFOX
“Countdown” is the longest-running music show in Australian television history. Created by Ian “Molly” Meldrum and visionary ABC-TV producers, Countdown aired from 1974 to 1987, launching the careers of countless international superstars, including Blondie, ABBA, Cyndi Lauper, and many more.
Now, the timeless hits of a generation return to the spotlight in “The Countdown Years” – a high-energy 2-hour live concert experience celebrating the music, the mayhem, and the magic of the Countdown era.
With a dynamic live band, amazing vocalists and no lip-syncing, audiences will be treated to non-stop solid gold and platinum hits by legendary artists such as:
🎸 INXS 🎤 The Angels 🎷 Men at Work 🌟 John Paul Young (JPY) 💿 Pseudo Echo
🔥 Dragon 🎶 Mondo Rock 🎨 Mental As Anything, John Mellencamp, Bruce Springsteen, Blondie, Tina Turner, Pat Benatar ……..
Remember when Sundays at 6 PM meant only one thing?
We were glued to our TV sets.
Molly said, “Do yourself a favour”—and we did.!!
“The Countdown Years” revives that era of wild studio audiences, screaming fans, and unforgettable performances that brought music into our living rooms and hearts.