Get ready for a night of nostalgia and unforgettable tunes with Classic Hits Live featuring Richard Clapton, Ross Wilson, Wendy Matthews, Mi-Sex and Spy v Spy. Curated especially for Twilight at Taronga, this all-star line-up brings together iconic voices and timeless anthems with songs you know every word to sounding as good as ever!
RICHARD CLAPTON
For over 40 years, Richard Clapton has defined the Australian rock landscape with poetic lyrics and melodic storytelling, delivering perennial favourites like "Girls On The Avenue," "Capricorn Dancer," "Deep Water," and "I Am An Island" across more than 20 albums with cumulative sales exceeding one million. An ARIA Hall of Fame inductee (1999), Clapton has masterfully balanced radio-friendly tunes with candid, heartfelt lyrics that cemented his place as a mentor to rising stars like INXS, Jimmy Barnes, and Cold Chisel. Don't miss this true survivor of Australian music performing classics alongside songs from his latest album ‘Music Is Love’ (1966-1970), a heartfelt homage to the peace and love era featuring his interpretations of The Byrds, CSNY, and Bob Dylan.
ROSS WILSON
From Daddy Cool's chart-smashing "Eagle Rock" to Mondo Rock's 80s classics "State of The Heart" Ross Wilson has amassed an incredible 26 ARIA Top 40 hits across six decades as singer, songwriter, and producer. Twice inducted into the ARIA Hall of Fame and 2025 ACE Awards "Original Music Performer of the Year" winner, Wilson brings his legendary live show and all-star band The Peaceniks to Twilight at Taronga for a rock'n'roll celebration where Australian music history comes alive. Don't miss this iconic artist performing under the stars at one of Sydney's most spectacular venues.
WENDY MATTHEWS
Australian music icon Wendy Matthews brings four decades of soul-stirring vocals to Twilight at Taronga, celebrating a stellar career that includes over one million albums sold, three ARIA Awards for Best Female Artist, and mega-hits like "The Day You Went Away" (ARIA Single of the Year 1993) and "I Don't Want To Be With Nobody But You." From her breakthrough with multi-platinum albums ‘Émigré’ and ‘Lily’ to her legendary live performances that showcase stunning vocal range across jazz, blues, rock, soul, and pop, Matthews delivers clean melodies with unfazed class and infectious energy. Don't miss one of Australia's most cherished artists performing against the sparkling city backdrop of Sydney Harbour.
MI-SEX
MI-SEX pioneered the electronic new-wave sound that defined Australian and New Zealand music in the early 80s, delivering seminal hits like "Computer Games," "People," and "Blue Day" that earned them seven Countdown Awards, two top ten albums, and global chart success. After reforming in 2011 with powerhouse frontman Steve Balbi (Noiseworks) joining original members Don Martin, Murray Burns, Paul Dunningham, and Colin Bayley, the band has reclaimed their place in the Australian music zeitgeist with their first new music in thirty years. Don't miss these true pioneers of down-under new-wave as they prove lightning does strike twice—combining the energy and spirit of their original lineup with a bold new musical direction.
V.SPY V.SPY
Formed in Sydney in 1981, V.Spy V.Spy started as the voice of the city's homeless squatters before evolving into a formidable pub rock outfit that became the benchmark for socially conscious Australian rock. The power trio cut their teeth opening for the likes of Midnight Oil, INXS, Hoodoo Gurus, and international acts like U2, David Bowie, and The Clash, before releasing landmark albums including their critically acclaimed debut ‘Harry's Reasons’ (1986) and hit single "Don't Tear It Down." Fronted by vocalist Craig Bloxom, the band cemented themselves as Australia's working-class heroes, tackling political issues from racism and homelessness to drug culture with their straight-ahead rock attack.