CHRISTINE ANU

About This Event

<p style="text-align: center;">Christine Anu is one of Australia&rsquo;s most popular recording artists and performers of all timethat uses her voice and reputation to spread a message of unity and hope. With 17 ARIAnominations, including the APRA AMCOS award-winning My Island Home and her platinum album Stylin&rsquo; Up, she has one of the country&rsquo;s most enduring and recognisable voices. Her acclaimed 27-year career spans all forms of media, including music, theatre, dance, film, television, radio, and children&rsquo;s entertainment, and is one of the most influential keynote speakers. Her broad range of achievements includes platinum-selling solo albums, acting in Hollywood blockbusters such as Moulin Rouge and The Matrix Reloaded, performing in the hit, sell-out musicals Rent and Little Shop of Horrors, and featuring roles in high-profile TV shows The Alice and Outland. Over the years, Christine has been central to a number of memorable historic moments, with her performance of My Island Home at theSydney 200 Olympics Closing Ceremony a notable standout&mdash;many Australians considerChristine&rsquo;s My Island Home as the unofficial Australian National Anthem.</p><p style="text-align: center;">Christine has and will always be proud of her Torres Strait Islander heritage and at any given opportunity will use her public profile as a platform to advocate for Aboriginal and TorresStrait Islander people and others from marginalised backgrounds. Anu is a prominent voice of multicultural Australia and in 2016 was appointed host of the ABC Evening&#39;s radio program and now presents her own national radio show on ABC Radio every Friday and Saturday.</p><p style="text-align: center;">When speaking to Anu about her proudest career moments, she cites becoming a mother to her two children and mentoring her now 18-year-old daughter, Zipporah, as an entertainer in her own right. Christine and Zipporah have naturally taken the stage together, and in 2019, they performed at the Women&rsquo;s NRL Grand Final. Her eagerly awaited album, &#39;Waku,&#39; is a collaborative masterpiece produced by her long-time musical ally, David Bridie. &#39;Waku&#39; unfolds as a poignant narrative, delving into Anu&#39;s rich cultural heritage.&nbsp;</p><p style="text-align: center;"><br></p><hr><p style="text-align: center;"><br></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><strong><span style="font-size: 18px;">TICKETING INFO</span></strong>&nbsp;</span></p><p style="text-align: center;">Please have a digital or printed copy of your ticket ready on arrival along with a valid photo ID. Acceptable ID includes a current and valid Australian Photo Drivers Licence, State Approved &lsquo;Proof of Age&rsquo; card or Passport.</p><p style="text-align: center;">The Brunswick Ballroom strives to improve our practices when it comes to sustainability and to reduce our carbon footprint. We don&rsquo;t sell or provide plastic water bottles.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><br><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><strong><span style="font-size: 18px;">VENUE INFO</span></strong>&nbsp;</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://brunswickballroom.com.au/menu/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><strong>THE BALLROOM MENU</strong></span></a><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br>The kitchen will be serving &#39;The Main&#39; Menu for this show.</span><br><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">You can view the delicious offerings available by clicking&nbsp;</span><a href="https://brunswickballroom.com.au/menu/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">here</span></a><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">.</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://brunswickballroom.com.au/frequently-asked-questions/" rel="noopener noreferrer"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><strong>ACCESSIBILITY</strong></span></a><br><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><strong>The Brunswick Ballroom is Accessible.</strong><br>The Brunswick Ballroom has made significant improvements to accessibility by installing an&nbsp;</span><a href="https://www.acornstairlifts.com.au/stairlift/stairlift-curved-staircase" rel="noopener noreferrer"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Acorn Chairlift</span></a><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">. (Model: New Acorn Indoor 180 Curved Stairlift.)</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><strong>Companion Tickets Accepted</strong></span><br>Accessible Seating can be purchased by entering this code before selecting your tickets: BBACCESS26<br>Accessible Seating ensures a reserved seat for both you and your companion.<br>Premium Accessible Seating ensures a reserved table and includes one complimentary meal for both you and your companion from the Selfish section of our menu.<br>Companion tickets must be valid and will be checked upon entry into the venue.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://brunswickballroom.com.au/frequently-asked-questions/" rel="noopener noreferrer"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><strong>VENUE FAQS</strong></span></a><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br>To find out more about the venue, FAQs can be viewed by clicking <a href="https://brunswickballroom.com.au/frequently-asked-questions/" rel="noopener noreferrer">here</a>.</span></p><hr><p><br></p><p><img src="https://s3-ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/production-api-file-upload/uploads%2Fclient-19178%2Fevent-description%2F1768346781404-1768346781404.png" class="fr-fic fr-dii"></p>