Rock the House
3 January 2025
In the Concert Hall
Contemporary Music
This summer, Grammy Award winner Leo Sayer is joined by Australian music royalty – Russell Morris, Glenn Shorrock (founding frontman of Little River Band), Wendy Matthews, Jack Jones (Southern Sons) and Ella Hooper (Killing Heidi) performing all their hit songs backed by an awesome lineup of Australia’s finest musicians.
Date | Time |
Friday 3 January 2025 | 4:00pm |
Friday 3 January 2025 | 8:00pm |
Ticket | Price |
Premium | $179 |
A Reserve | $149 |
B Reserve | $119 |
C Reserve | $99 |
$8.95 booking fee applies per transaction
Prices correct at the time of publication and subject to change without notice. Exact prices will be displayed with seat selection.
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10:00am, Tuesday 8 October 2024
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10:00am, Tuesday 8 October 2024
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9:00am, Wednesday 9 October 2024
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10:00am, Thursday 10 October 2024
Wheelchair accessible:
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Run time
Specific performance times still to be confirmed.
Event duration is a guide only and may be subject to change.
Age
All ages | Children aged 15 years and under must be accompanied at all times.
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Six music legends. Six decades of hits!
This summer, Grammy Award winner Leo Sayer is joined by Australian music royalty – Russell Morris, Glenn Shorrock (founding frontman of Little River Band), Wendy Matthews, Jack Jones (Southern Sons) and Ella Hooper (Killing Heidi) performing all their hit songs backed by an awesome lineup of Australia’s finest musicians.
Together, they’ve achieved a combined total of sixty top 40 hits, including You Make Me Feel Like Dancing, When I Need You, Help is on the Way, The Real Thing, Wings of an Eagle and The Day You Went Away.
Rock the House is a music fan’s dream gig – hit after hit after hit. Don’t miss it!
Presented by Tim Woods & Spiritworks
About the artists
Leo Sayer is an internationally acclaimed singer-songwriter whose career spans more than five decades. Bursting onto the music scene in the early 1970s, Leo quickly became known for his distinctive voice and dynamic stage presence. His breakthrough came in 1973 with the release of Silverbird, which featured the hit single The Show Must Go On. His theatrical Pierrot the Clown persona captured attention, but it was his music that made him a global star.
The mid-1970s saw Leo reach new heights with his album Endless Flight (1976), which produced two international chart-toppers: You Make Me Feel Like Dancing (a Grammy Award winner) and When I Need You. Both singles became massive hits in the UK, US, and around the world, solidifying Leo's place in pop music history.
Throughout the 1980s, Leo continued to release successful albums, such as Living in a Fantasy (1980), featuring the hit More Than I Can Say. His ability to adapt to changing musical trends kept him relevant across decades. A resurgence in the 2000s, particularly with the remix of his classic hit Thunder in My Heart, introduced Leo to a new generation of fans.
With over 80 million album sales, Leo Sayer remains a celebrated figure in the global music scene.
Glenn Shorrock is an Australian music legend whose career spans over six decades. As the founding frontman of The Twilights, Axiom, and the internationally renowned Little River Band (LRB), Shorrock played a pivotal role in shaping Australian rock music. LRB became a global sensation in the 1970s, especially in the United States, where the band sold the bulk of its 25 million-plus albums, thanks to hits like "Reminiscing" and "Lonesome Loser."
Shorrock’s immense contribution to the industry has been recognized with two inductions into the ARIA Hall of Fame—both as a member of LRB and as a solo artist. In 2020, he was appointed an Honorary Member of the Order of Australia for his significant service to the performing arts. His influence on Australian music, both locally and internationally, solidifies his legacy as one of the country's most enduring and respected entertainers.
Russell Morris is a legendary figure in Australian music, best known for his groundbreaking contributions to rock and pop since the late 1960s. He first achieved fame with the psychedelic rock classic The Real Thing in 1969, which became one of the most iconic Australian songs of its era. Produced by Ian Molly Meldrum, the track’s ambitious production and global appeal cemented Russell’s place in music history.
Following this success, Morris continued to release hits such as Part Three into Paper Walls, Sweet, Sweet Love, and Wings of an Eagle, each demonstrating his versatility as a songwriter and performer. Throughout his career, he has explored various genres, including blues, with his critically acclaimed albums Sharkmouth and Van Diemen’s Land.
Inducted into the ARIA Hall of Fame in 2008, Russell Morris remains a beloved and influential artist, with a lasting legacy that spans more than five decades in Australian music.
Wendy Matthews is one of Australia’s most beloved and respected vocalists, renowned for her pure, emotive voice and timeless hits. Born in Canada, Wendy moved to Australia in the 1980s and quickly became a significant figure in the local music scene. She first gained recognition as a member of Models before embarking on a hugely successful solo career.
Her debut solo album Émigré (1990) spawned the hit I Don’t Want to Be with Nobody but You, and her follow-up album Lily (1992) included her signature ballad, The Day You Went Away, which topped charts and won multiple ARIA Awards, including Single of the Year. Wendy’s music blends pop, soul, and adult contemporary, and her remarkable vocal performances have earned her critical acclaim and a dedicated fan base.
With a career spanning over three decades, Wendy Matthews continues to be celebrated for her contribution to Australian music and remains an enduring and influential artist.
Jack Jones, born Irwin Thomas, gained fame as the lead singer and guitarist of Southern Sons, one of Australia's most iconic rock bands of the early 1990s. Their debut album, Southern Sons (1990), produced several hits, including the top 10 single Heart in Danger and the classic ballad Hold Me in Your Arms. These songs cemented the band’s place in Australian music history. Jack's distinctive voice and guitar work were central to the band's success, leading to two more albums, Nothing But the Truth (1992) and Zone (1996).
In addition to Southern Sons, Jack had a successful solo career, releasing his acoustic album dis-con-nect-ed and collaborating with numerous Australian music icons. He also co-founded the band Electric Mary, supporting legendary acts like Whitesnake, Deep Purple, and Alice Cooper. Jack remains a celebrated figure in Australian rock, known for his powerful performances and enduring contributions to the music industry.
Ella Hooper burst onto the Australian music scene as a teenager, making an indelible mark with her band Killing Heidi. Unearthed by Triple J at just 13, Ella achieved her first number one with Mascara on her 17th birthday, and at 18, became the first woman to win APRA’s prestigious Songwriter of the Year award. Killing Heidi’s three hit albums cemented the band’s place in Australian rock history.
Following her success with the band, Ella embarked on a solo career that showcased her versatility as both a performer and songwriter.
With multiple gold and platinum records, four ARIA Awards, and decades of contribution to Australian music, Ella Hooper remains a powerful and influential voice in the industry, committed to her craft and ever-evolving artistry.
Plan your visit
Venue information
Our foyers will be open 90 minutes pre-show for Concert Hall and Joan Sutherland Theatre performances, and two hours pre-show for Western Foyer venue performances. Refreshments will be available for purchase from our theatre bars.
All Sydney Opera House foyers are pram accessible, with lifts to the main and western foyers. The public lift to all foyers is accessible from the corridor near the escalators on the Lower Concourse and also in the Western Foyer via the corridor on the Ground Level (at the top of the escalators). Pram parking will be available outside the theatres in the Western Foyer.
Getting here
The Sydney Opera House Car Park, operated by Wilson Parking, is open and available to use. Wilson Parking offer discounted parking if you book ahead. Please see the Wilson Parking website for details.
Please check the Transport NSW website for the latest advice and information on travel. You can catch public transport (bus, train, ferry) to Circular Quay and enjoy a six minute walk to the Opera House.
Frequently asked questions
Ticket purchases and collection at our Box Office is discouraged and eTicket or postal delivery methods should be used, wherever possible. However, if you are collecting your tickets from the Box Office, we recommend doing this at least 60 minutes before the event starts. If you have already received your tickets, the venue doors will be open 45 minutes pre-show for Joan Sutherland Theatre performances, and 30 minutes pre-show for Western Foyer venue performances. Please take your seats as soon as you arrive.
If you are late, we will seat you as soon as we can and, where possible, in your allocated seat. However, to reduce movement in the venue as well as minimise disruption to the performance and other patrons, ticketholders may be seated in an allocated latecomer’s seat. Please be aware that some events have lock-out periods. In these cases, latecomers will be admitted at a suitable break in the performance. On occasions, this may not be until the interval, or at all where there is no interval.
Details of our right to refuse admission can be found in our General Terms and Conditions for Tickets and Events.
In accordance with our venue security procedures, Opera House security will be scanning and checking bags under the Monumental Stairs, prior to entering the building. Bags will be scanned by an x-ray machine, and staff will wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) when handling your belongings, such as gloves. Cloaking facilities will be open 60 minutes pre-show for Concert Hall and Joan Sutherland Theatre performances, and 60 minutes pre-show for Western Foyer venue performances. However it is strongly encouraged that you travel lightly to minimise contact and queuing. Any bags larger than an A4 piece of paper will need to be checked into the Cloak Room.
The authorised agency for this event is the Sydney Opera House.
Only tickets purchased by authorised agencies should be considered reliable. If you purchase tickets from a non-authorised agency such as Ticketmaster Resale, Viagogo, Ticketbis, eBay, Gumtree, Tickets Australia or any other unauthorised seller, you risk that these tickets are fake, void or have previously been cancelled. RESALE RESTRICTION APPLIES. For more details, please refer to our General Terms and Conditions for Tickets and Attendance at Events.
Please contact Box Office on 9250 7777 as soon as possible to advise if you can no longer attend.
Foyers will be open 90 minutes pre-show for Concert Hall and Joan Sutherland Theatre performances, and two hours pre-show for Western Foyer venue performances. Refreshments will be available for purchase from our theatre bars.
The venue doors will be open 45 minutes pre-show for Concert Hall and Joan Sutherland Theatre performances, and 30 minutes pre-show for Western Foyer venue performances.
Please bring a credit or debit card for any on site purchases to enable contactless payment. You’re welcome to bring your own water bottle but no other food and drinks are permitted inside our venues. Opera Bar, Opera Kitchen and Portside are also available for you to enjoy.
The health, safety and wellbeing of everyone at the Sydney Opera House is our top priority. In line with this commitment, the Opera House became a smoke-free site in January 2022. Read our Smoke-free Environment Policy.
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