QPAC

Sister Act

Friends of QPAC Special Event Sister Act: The Power of Song

1 Mar 2025, 5pm
Cremorne Theatre

  • Friends of QPAC Special Event

    This event is exclusively offered to Friends of QPAC members.

Reserve Tickets
Free
1 hour 10 minutes
no interval, subject to change without notice

Kicking off our exclusive Friends of QPAC event series for 2025, we are excited to present an inspiring panel discussion that delves into the profound impact of group and community music on both individual and collective wellbeing.

Inspired by the uplifting energy of the choir in Sister Act and its powerful themes of connection, resilience, and unity. Our esteemed panel of experts will discuss how these communal activities not only bring people together, but also foster a sense of belonging, enhance emotional wellbeing, and contribute to improved mental health.

Through their insights, we’ll gain a deeper understanding of how music can be a transformative force for positive change in both personal lives and larger communities.

Find out more about each of the panellists below!

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Meet the Panellists

Rebecca Levingston

Facilitator

Rebecca Levingston has spent a good chunk of the last twenty years inside the studios at ABC Radio. First she was behind the scenes producing and since 2012 she’s been behind the microphone hosting her own shows. Rebecca has anchored Breakfast, Mornings, Drive, Weekends and statewide Evenings where she’s loved delving into the diverse and delicious stories of the world.

Rebecca began writing opinion columns for InQld.com in 2020. She loves words (both written and spoken) and occasionally makes up new ones.

Professor Brydie-Leigh Bartleet FAHA

Australian Research Council Future Fellow at the Creative Arts Research Institute and Queensland Conservatorium Griffith University.

A world-leading expert in community music, her work examines how participation in communal music making can open pathways for greater social justice, equity, inclusion and wellbeing

Timothy Sherlock

Choral Director of the QPAC Chamber Choir, the Children’s Health Queensland Community Choir and Cappella Chorale, Timothy has seen firsthand how choral music has the power to heal, uplift and transform people, bringing together individuals from all backgrounds to share their voices and stories, creating a shared sense of purpose and connection.

Casey Donovan

Casey Donovan is one of Australia’s most versatile entertainers, excelling in music, stage, screen, and presenting. A multi-award winner, she has starred in The Sapphires, Rent, We Will Rock You, Chicago, 9 TO 5 The Musical, and & Juliet.

At 16, she became the youngest winner of Australian Idol and later won I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here. Known as the Queen of New Year’s Eve, she delivers powerhouse performances at the Sydney Opera House.

Rhonda Burchmore

Rhonda Burchmore has dazzled audiences from Sydney to London’s West End. Her stage credits include Hairspray, Hot Shoe Shuffle, Mamma Mia, The Drowsy Chaperone, and Mame. She also starred in Sugar Babies with Mickey Rooney and Stop The World I Want To Get Off with Anthony Newley.

On screen, Rhonda appeared in I’m a Celebrity Get Me Out of Here, Hey Hey It’s Saturday, Spicks and Specks, Kath & Kim, and Love Child. Her film roles include The Pirate Movie and The Wedding Party.

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