Lorne\u2019s Festival of Performing Arts (FOPA) has announced an exciting\u00a0first release of acts for its August 30 running until September 2.<\/p>\n
Headlined by award-winning comedian Sammy J, the festival will feature cabaret, magic, music, comedy and roving entertainment; Peter Spring chair of the festival committee said a revitalised local\u00a0team was remounting the festival after a year\u2019s hiatus.<\/p>\n
\u201cLocals and visitors will see Lorne at its best, with affordable entertainment for all ages, from shows for kids (that grown-ups will love) to shows for adults and a latenight piano bar,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt\u2019s a great weekend away to enjoy Lorne.\u201d<\/p>\n
The opening gala at the Cumberland Resort will deliver highlights from across the festival in one music, magic, cabaret and comedy extravaganza hosted by the incomparable Sammy J – featuring Nancy Sinatra You Only Live Twice, Random, The Vegetable Plot, Trevor Jones and more.<\/p>\n
Lorne Central will transform into the Piano Bar on Thursday August 30, Friday August 31 and Saturday September 1 from 8pm, 9pm and 9.30pm respectively till late.<\/p>\n
Enjoy exciting piano bar entertainment by Australia\u2019s most entertaining piano bar hosts, Thursday and Friday features Trevor Jones who has thrilled audiences around the\u00a0world with his encyclopaedic repertoire of songs.<\/p>\n
On Saturday, relish in the Australian tunes you love as Matthew Hadcraft delves into his vast catalogue of distinctly Australian songs.<\/p>\n
The Lorne Hotel will feature an Open Mic on Sunday September 2 from 1pm winding up the FOPA festival program.<\/p>\n
You can strut your talents or sit back with lunch and a drink to enjoy the talent or terror of the brave souls stepping up to the microphone.<\/p>\n
Tickets from $10, first release tickets are on sale now.<\/p>\n
Tickets will sell out quick so advanced bookings are advised, FOPA friends receive early access to most of the shows \u2013 see fopa.com.au for details<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Lorne\u2019s Festival of Performing Arts (FOPA) has announced an exciting\u00a0first release of acts for its August 30 running until September 2. Headlined by award-winning comedian Sammy J, the festival will feature cabaret, magic, music, comedy and roving entertainment; Peter Spring chair of the festival committee said a revitalised local\u00a0team was remounting the festival after a […]<\/p>\n