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MATT HETHERINGTON

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Video -click here to view a short clip of Matt and band performing live


Melbourne's premier front man Matt Hetherington has an enviable reputation in the industry for his outstanding performances, combining his extraordinary vocal talents with his superb theatrical flair. Matt is well known to audiences for his acting credits, from Happy Days the musical through to Stingers for Channel 9. He and his band Beyond Belief play a broad range of styles and are widely regarded as Melbourne's best live act, comprising some of the industry's best musical talents.
As an actor, many people recognise Matt from his featured guest role as bad guy Denny Kaplan in Stingers for the Nine Network. Matt also appeared in the legal drama Marshall Law with Lisa Mc Cune for the Seven Network. 
Matt is an award winning theater performer winning the prestigious Helpmann Award as lead actor in a musical for “The Full Monty”. Matt has also starred in “Hair” (Green Room & MO Award nominations), “The Rocky Horror Show”, “The Last 5 Years”, “South Pacific” and recently the highly acclaimed “Sweet Charity” at the State Theatre.
Audiences around the country are realising the energy and presence of a seasoned professional.  Industry heavies agree and are touting him as the next big thing.

Matt Hetherington and Beyond Belief are perfect for almost any live performance from a black tie corporate event through to a raging club. A top live band fronted by a theatrically trained performer. See the band live and you'll realise why Matt Hetherington and Beyond Belief are one of the hottest acts in the country.



Testimonials


 


"Dear Peter and Susie, 
So many thanks for all your work and in helping make the Mad Hatters Ball a wonderful success. Matt Hetherington and Beyond Belief were sensational. It has been a pleasure being involved with such a professional group of people and I hope we can work together again next year." 
Yours sincerely,  
Anne Mackie 
President Friends of the Australian Kidney Foundation



Re: Matt Hetherington
"Dear Matt, Thanks for agreeing to play at the Rabobank Conference on Saturday 15th February 2003. The night was an enormous success for the bank, and for me as producer of the event. And one of the main reasons the evening was such a success was the fantastic show that you and your band gave us. Your choice of material was perfect for the evening, the quality of the band and the vocals was excellent and the entertainment factor was sensational. Thank you for putting on a knock-out, energetic and dynamic show. The audience loved it. The other thing I wanted to say was that it was a pleasure to deal with you and the band. You were all extremely pleasant and professional and I really appreciated that. At the end of the evening at least 10 women asked to be introduced to you. The worrying thing is that one of them was my wife! With thanks." 
Ken Moffat



"A big thankyou for organising Matt Hetherington and Beyond Belief. They were fantastic! We have had very positive feedback.
Thanks again"
JDRF Team
(Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation)



"Erin & Peter,
A very belated thank you from everyone for the fantastic night we had on the 25th August. The venue was great and Matt Hetherington was a real success. So thanks to you and to the guys. Hope things were ok from their perspective."
Linda
Linda Allen
DON
Mentone Private Hospital



"Dear Peter, 
On behalf if the Western Bulldogs, I am writing to thank you for your support in 2002. As you know Matt Hetherington played at our Grand Final Eve Luncheon, The Big Bounce, on 27th September. As always he was fantastic and I have to say he makes it difficult to consider booking anyone else!"
Nikki Cooper
Executive Services Coordinator
Western Bulldogs




 



The Songs

 

 
ROCK

VERTIGO

BEAUTIFUL DAY

IT'S A LONG WAY TO THE TOP

ARE YOU GONNA GO MY WAY

SOMEBODY TOLD ME

WISH YOU WELL

HARDER TO BREATH

WHERE THE STREETS HAVE NO NAME

SHIMMER

BETTERMAN

I SAW HER STANDING THERE

GET BACK

BACK IN THE USSR

RIVER DEEP MOUNTAIN HIGH

I'M A BELIEVER

MUSTANG SALLY

BLISTER IN THE SUN

STUCK IN THE MIDDLE


RETRO

JESSIE'S GIRL

SUMMER OF 69

FOOTLOOSE

WAKE ME UP BEFORE YOU GO GO

WALKING ON SUNSHINE

LIVIN ON A PRAYER

WHAT I LIKE ABOUT YOU

RUN TO PARADISE

RAIN

WHAT ABOUT ME?

TAKE ME BACK

MISSING YOU


PARTY

GREASE

ALL NIGHT LONG

RESPECT

LET ME ENTERTAIN YOU

LOVE GENERATION

I WILL SURVIVE

KIDS

ROCK DJ

WE ARE FAMILY

HIGHER & HIGHER

SHOUT

BROWN EYED GIRL

YOUNG HEARTS

SHOOP SHOOP SONG

I FEEL GOOD

I GO TO RIO

STAND BY ME

SWEET CAROLINE


DISCO / DANCE

CRAZY

I DON'T FEEL LIKE DANCING

BORN TO BE ALIVE

YOU SHOULD BE DANCING

FUNKY MUSIC

DISCO INFERNO

SUPERSTITION

BEST OF MY LOVE

LADY MARMALADE

I LOVE THE NIGHTLIFE

FINALLY

CHAIN OF FOOLS

SON OF A PREACHER MAN

STANDING ON SHAKEY GROUND

LOVE IS IN THE AIR

SIGNED SEALED DELIVERED

KISS

SEX MACHINE

 

Song list updated regularly

Additional songs can be included by request

 

 

 



Matt, Kate Ceberano & Beven Addinsall



Matt & Hugh Jackman


 



Matt & Leigh Wannell in LA

 

 

A Q & A with Matt Hetherington

Today we chat with Matt Hetherington star of the Australian Theatre and Live Music Stage. Matt is widely regarded as the best live performer in the country.

Q Why live entertainment?

A I grew up in a live music environment. My dad is a jazz musician and I spent a greater portion of my early years touring the country watching his shows.

Q First gig?

A I began as a drummer and spent the first few years of my live music career at the back of the band. I came out front for a couple of songs and never went back!!!!

Q Matt Hetherington & Beyond Belief beginnings

A We started at the Armadale Hotel in Melbourne and went on to have legendary residencies at the Grainstore in the city and Frostbites in Chapel St. Swinging on a rope from the ceiling and theme nights as the Village People were common occurrences. It always has to be fun.

Q Career highlight?

A When we opened Happy Days the arena musical I got to sing in front of 35,000 at Sydney’s Superdome. Surrounded by 45 dancers and a 15 piece band, that was a huge experience.

Singing with mate Hugh Jackman will always be a highlight. He has such amazing stage presence.

Q Influences?

A I grew up fascinated by Sammy Davis Jnr. Versatility is one my great strengths and I do everything I can to make sure everyone seeing the show has a great night.

Q You always look like you are having the time of your life. How do you manage to have so much energy?

A I love performing in front of a live audience. My years as a theatre performer have taught me that you have to pour your heart and soul into the performance. The idea of making an audience member forget their troubles and be taken in by my performance is what drives me.




 



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