Sydney’s first ever World AIDS Day Concert has been announced.

A glittering tribute to late, gay Australian entertainer Peter Allen, the ACON-organised concert will be held at the Star Theatre, Star City Casino, on Sunday, November 30 – the eve of World AIDS Day.

Todd McKenney (pictured), the original star of The Boy from Oz musical, will head a diverse line-up including his Priscilla: The Musical co-star Tony Sheldon, and Trevor Ashley, Bob Downe, Shauna Jensen, Colette Mann, Sam Moran (the ‘Yellow Wiggle’), and Phil Scott.

Other performers will be announced in the coming weeks, however ACON could not confirm rumours that Olivia Newtown-John and Marcia Hines would be among them.

Concert creator Trevor Ashley will direct the show, Craig Renshaw has signed on as musical director, while Cameron Mitchell has been confirmed as choreographer.

The 30-piece Sydney International Orchestra has donated its services for the event.

ACON Events Coordinator David Wilkins said Peter Allen was a natural choice for Sydney’s inaugural World AIDS Day Concert.

“Peter Allen was a truly great Australian who sadly passed away from an AIDS-related illness in 1992,” he said.

“He was a fabulous performer [and] amazing songwriter. His songs have been performed by many talented artists over the years, including Olivia Newton-John, Frank Sinatra, Dusty Springfield, Dionne Warwick and Peggy Lee. It’ll be a great show.”

Tickets and further information can be sourced from www.ticketmaster.com.au and www.acon.org.au/worldaidsdayconcert

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