Paul Tabone Salutes Andrea Bocelli

"Australia's own Bocelli" - BBC. 

Starring international tenor Paul Ettore Tabone, this spectacular concert celebrates the soaring beauty and emotional power of the music made famous by Andrea Bocelli. With his golden voice and commanding stage presence, Tabone delivers an evening of elegance, passion, and unforgettable music.

In 2016, Tabone shared the stage with Bocelli at the Arena di Verona before an audience of 20,000, with the performance broadcast to over 20 million people worldwide. That milestone performance, alongside Bocelli himself, inspired this heartfelt tribute to one of his greatest musical heroes.

Described by the BBC as “Australia’s own Andrea Bocelli”, Tabone has become one of the world’s most exciting lyric tenors. His international career spans London’s West End and Broadway, appearances at the Sydney Opera House, the National Opera of Bucharest, Teatro Carlo Felice, and beyond. He is also widely recognised for his record-breaking 1,800 performances in The Phantom of the Opera on London’s West End.

Paul Tabone Salutes Andrea Bocelli takes audiences on an emotional journey through some of Bocelli’s most iconic hits and timeless arias. Expect to hear beloved favourites including “The Prayer,” “Time to Say Goodbye,” “Canto della Terra,” “Besame Mucho” and more — all performed with Tabone’s signature blend of operatic mastery and theatrical storytelling.

This unique concert experience balances intimacy and grandeur. Tabone is joined on stage by a world-class pianist, accompanying him live throughout the performance. Each piece is elevated with rich orchestral arrangements, capturing the cinematic scale and emotional depth of Bocelli’s original recordings. The result is a performance that seamlessly blends the immediacy of live vocals and piano with the power of a full symphonic backdrop.

To further enhance the event, the concert will also feature special appearances by outstanding guest local artists, adding variety, freshness, and regional flavour to the program. These collaborations ensure each performance is unique to its audience and celebrates local talent alongside Tabone’s international artistry.

From heartfelt ballads to soaring anthems, this concert celebrates not only Bocelli’s remarkable repertoire but also Tabone’s extraordinary journey — from growing up on a North Queensland sugar cane farm to performing on the world’s greatest stages.

For lovers of classical music, crossover, and spectacular live performance, Paul Tabone Salutes Andrea Bocelli promises to be an unmissable celebration of one of the world’s most beloved voices, performed by one of Australia’s finest.