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Musicians performing on stage
6 members of a band sitting in and positioned around a white van laughing and looking at the camera
Adelaide Fringe 2026

Down Under: The Songs That Shaped Australia

Love Aussie music? The award-winning musical spectacular returns to Adelaide after taking regional Australia and the UK by storm. Hailed with five-star reviews and sold out shows, this rockin' celebration brings together powerhouse vocals from acclaimed songstress Michelle Pearson and a sensational 5-piece band.

Relive the songs that defined generations and inspired change, with anthems from Midnight Oil, Cold Chisel, Paul Kelly, The Divinyls, Tina Arena, The Easybeats and more. Uplifting and electric, this is a celebration of the artists whose determination shaped Australia's musical history with beautiful storytelling layered throughout.

"One word describes this show: perfect." ★★★★★ Edinburgh Review 2024

Winner of the FringeWorld Best Music Award + House of Oz Purse Prize Winner!

Presented by: Michelle Pearson Music | We Rally Creative

We Rally Creative was created by multi-award-winning cabaret performer, singer and producer, Michelle Pearson. A production house that exists to celebrate the many hands it takes to present moving and notable music, theatre and cabaret works and special events. Michelle is recognised by her powerful and soulful sound, moving interpretations of songs and engaging storytelling in cabaret and theatre. Her company is well-known for the popular music and food sensations, Comfort Food Cabaret and Just Desserts as well as acclaimed works; Down Under – The Songs That Shaped Australia and Skinny which was the 2024 recipient of the Frank Ford Commission at the Adelaide Cabaret Festival. Michelle and her company have toured around Australia extensively and work in the UK and the US in festivals.
Music • Cabaret
South Australia
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Suitability & warnings

Content rating: M
Suicide/Non-Suicidal Self-Injury
Coarse Language: Occasional, Mild

Please note

There is a brief mention of gambling and suicide in relation to a musician's history.

Accessibility

 
High audio content

Presenter

Presented by: Michelle Pearson Music | We Rally Creative

We Rally Creative was created by multi-award-winning cabaret performer, singer and producer, Michelle Pearson. A production house that exists to celebrate the many hands it takes to present moving and notable music, theatre and cabaret works and special events. Michelle is recognised by her powerful and soulful sound, moving interpretations of songs and engaging storytelling in cabaret and theatre. Her company is well-known for the popular music and food sensations, Comfort Food Cabaret and Just Desserts as well as acclaimed works; Down Under – The Songs That Shaped Australia and Skinny which was the 2024 recipient of the Frank Ford Commission at the Adelaide Cabaret Festival. Michelle and her company have toured around Australia extensively and work in the UK and the US in festivals.