Greg Champion and the Useful Members of Society
In a Fringe exclusive, this 2-part show features highlights from Greg's renown comedy/music show. The songwriter, singer, comedian and national radio personality captures what it is to be Australian through his unique combination of comedy, sports parodies and country/folk music. Champs rose to national prominence in the 80's with the release of "I Made a 100 In The Backyard At Mum’s" and has been a member of the now-legendary Coodabeen Champions, a sports radio institution for over 39 years. Champs is joined on stage by his psychedelic band pals, to ride again through the sweet 70's days of The Marryatville, British & Lord Melbourne Hotels. A one-performance-only showcase of laconic Oz humour and high musical entertainment presented in concert format at the wonderful Goodwood Theatre!!
Presented by: Scott Opie
Songwriter, singer, comedian and prominent radio personality Greg Champion captures what it is to be Australian through his unique combination of comedy, sports parodies and country/folk music. Born in Benalla Victoria and raised in South Australia, Champs is Australia’s leading writer of AFL and cricket songs, penning several musical comedy hits since the early 80s.His musical diversity however, extends beyond sports fields to include more moving and descriptive songwriting capturing the emotion of Australian life in the way that John Williamson, Eric Bogle and Ted Egan are renowned for. In 1983, Champs moved into radio with the now-legendary Coodabeen Champions, while forging his own distinctive path through the Australian musical landscape.