AUSTRALIAN singer Harrison Craig is gearing up to bring his new show to Horsham’s Wesley Performing Arts Centre next month.
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Craig was the winner of television show The Voice in 2013 and has since released three albums.
His national tour, Kings of Vegas, will be in Horsham on July 7.
Craig said he was looking forward to coming to the Wimmera.
He said the show was inspired by the sounds of Las Vegas.
“Since I was young, I’ve always been inspired by Nat King Cole and the incredible people of that era,” he said.
“Fast forward and I’ve grown an great love for that style of music and everything about Las Vegas.
“The tour brings a piano lounge feel to the stage – it is intimate and raw.”
Craig said so far on his national tour, the show had been well received.
“Audiences have been fantastic,” he said.
“They are so interactive and it’s great to have them – I couldn’t have asked for anything better.”
The two-hour concert will showcase songs from Nat King Cole, Frankie Valli, Elvis Presley, Sammy Davis Jr, Tom Jones and Bing Crosby.
It will also include hits from Elton John, Billy Joel, Rod Stewart and Michael Bublé, plus Craig’s own songs from his first two albums.
Craig encouraged people to come along.
“It’s an era that many people enjoy and it’s an incredible show,” he said.
“I know people will love it – it will take them to Vegas.”
Craig has also written a children’s book, Harrison’s Song.
He was inspired to write it after he battled with a stutter for most of his younger life, which made conversation difficult for him.
He was often the subject of bulling at school.
Craig said he wanted to share his experiences with other children.
“I decided to write a book, then I would go to a school and talk to students about it,” he said.
“It’s raw and exposing for me and others who have a vice, but it also helps people understand how tough it is.
“It also helps children understand not to tease each other and hopefully it makes a difference.”