Great Australian Concerts with Diesel

Great Australian Concerts with Diesel (2024)

55m Documentary

This 12-part series, hosted by Mark Lizotte, aka Diesel, revisits some brilliant Australian rock and pop concerts, exploring the intriguing stories behind them and what specifically made each show so special. By talking to people who were there; band members, tour managers, authors and musicians from other bands, Mark sheds light on the special circumstances that led to each of the concerts featured, becoming such extraordinary, memorable events. Through Mark’s terrific understanding of songwriting, performance and music history, the viewer is transported on a journey of musical discovery. Viewers get to hear recollections from people who were there, including the fascinating behind-the-scenes circumstances that combined to create these exceptional evenings. Each concert is unforgettable and unique due to a distinct set of circumstances, and Mark Lizotte helps us to re-experience these distinctive musical moments with insight and a healthy dose of curiosity, irreverence and wit.

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Episodes

  1. 1 1. Cold Chisel2024-10-04 · 55mAfter 10 years, Cold Chisel call it quits and embark on a farewell tour called The Last Stand, culminating in a final show at the Sydney Entertainment Centre just before Christmas,
  2. 2 2. Neil Finn/Paul Kelly2024-11-02 · 55mIn 2013, legendary songwriters Paul Kelly and Neil Finn get together to deliver a moving performance at the Sydney Opera House
  3. 3 3. Icehouse2024-11-02 · 56mIn 2017, led by the inimitable Iva Davies, Icehouse put on a stunning 40th anniversary show among the grape vines of the Roche Estate Winery.
  4. 4 4. Tina Arena2024-11-09 · 56mIn 2004, Tina Arena performs all the songs she helped write, using her voice to great effect during a performance at the Sydney State Theatre.
  5. 5 5. The Angels2024-11-09 · 56mIn 2018, The Angels join an orchestra and choir to perform the Symphony of Angels at the Adelaide Festival Centre.
  6. 6 6. Missy Higgins2024-11-16 · 56mIn 2006, 21-year-old gifted singer-songwriter Missy Higgins overcomes her nerves to deliver a captivating performance at the Sydney Opera House.
  7. 7 7. Living End2024-11-16 · 56mIn 2006, The Living End perform an explosive show at the Festival Hall, making amends for the last time they played the venue 10 years ago, which frontman Chris Cheney admits wasn'
  8. 8 8. Diesel2024-11-23 · 56mIn 2008, Mark Lizotte and his band Diesel put on an extraordinary show at The Palms at the Crown Casino in Melbourne. The title of the concert stemmed from Mark wanting to sum up h
  9. 9 9. Grinspoon2024-11-23 · 52mIn 2003, alternative rock/post-grunge band Grinspoon played a series of blistering concerts at the Enmore Theatre in Sydney.
  10. 10 10. Hoodoo Gurus2024-11-30 · 52mOn May 23, 2005, the Hoodoo Gurus play a one-night-only gig at the Powerhouse Museum as part of the Sydney Vivid Festival, the festival's very first sold-out show.
  11. 11 11. Richard Clapton2024-12-07Legendary musician Richard Clapton puts on a terrific show for a crowd of music industry insiders while recording his superb live album The Best Years of Our Lives in 1989.
  12. 12 12. Kev Carmody and Friends2024-12-07Kev Carmody and a bunch of esteemed musicians gather at the Sydney State Theatre in 2008 for a terrific show celebrating Kev’s remarkable songwriting career and life. Paul Kelly r

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