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MATT HETHERINGTON BAND
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Video -click here to view a short clip of Matt and band performing live 'in the round' |
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Video -click here to view a short clip of Matt and band performing live on TV |
Matt Hetherington is being tipped as the next big thing to come out of Australia. His extraordinary voice has earned him exceptional reviews from his live band appearances and his live theatre performances have placed him in high demand both in his homeland of Australia and overseas. He has spent the last 3 or 4 years traveling to the States to break into the American market.
Early 2007 Matt was asked to create the role of “Oscar” for the July 2007 season of “Sweet Charity” at Melbourne’s State Theatre. In 2006 Matt starred in “The Last 5 Years” and on the back of his performance was asked to sing the National Anthem at the 2006 Cox Plate.
In August 2004 Matt received the prestigious Helpmann Award for Best Lead Actor in a Musical for his performance as the star in the critically acclaimed “The Full Monty”. In August 2003 Matt played Lieutenant Joe Cable in the Rogers & Hammerstein classic “South Pacific” to a sold out season and with great reviews at Melbourne’s State Theatre.
In 2002 Matt appeared as “Berger” the Hippy Tribe leader in the 60’s rock musical “Hair”. His performance earned him a Green Room Award nomination for Best Actor in a Musical. In April 2003 Matt again starred as Berger this time in the Australian Tour of “Hair” directed by Aussie icon and 2000 Olympic Games Opening Ceremony Creative Director, David Atkins and he received a MO Award nomination for this performance.
Matt is well known to many people from his many years of live band work with his band “Matt Hetherington & Beyond Belief”. Matt graduated from the highly respected Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts (WAAPA) in 1996. His theatrical credits include: “South Pacific”, “Hair”, Potsie in “Happy Days, The Arena Spectacular”, “I Love You, You’re Perfect Now Change”, “The New Rocky  Horror Show”, “The Boy From Oz” (original workshop), “The Wind In The Willows”, “Big River” (awarded best actor by the Victorian Musical Theatre Guild) and “After The Beep” (a new Australian musical). In 1999 Matt wrote and starred in his one-man show “It’s A Mad World Of…” at the Carlton Courthouse theatre.
His television credits include: “Stingers”, “Marshall Law” and “Sea Change”. Matt has worked extensively as a band singer and as a guest artist has appeared on: GMA with Bert Newton, Hey Hey It’s Saturday, Denise, IMT, Mornings with Kerri-Anne and In Melbourne Today with Ernie Sigley. For the last couple of years his band: “Matt Hetherington & Beyond Belief” has been widely regarded as the best corporate act in the country. As a guest vocalist with the “Peter Sullivan Big Band”, Matt was requested to perform for the Prime Minister at the opening of the Olympic Swimming Centre in Sydney.
* Matt bowls them over & over...
Matt Hetherington (pictured with cut-outs of Eddie & Matt as Shane Warne) performed in the hugely successful Australian production Shane Warne The Musical. He played the role of Terry Jenner, Warne's spin coach & the lead role of Shane Warne himself, on Saturday's at 2pm.
Show creator Eddie Perfect commented on Matt's performances... "It’s great that Matt Hetherington is already doing the matinees as Shane, so right from the start there’ll be someone who is great for the role doing it, other than me, which I am thrilled about. Matt’s wonderful."
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.
The Matt Hetherington Band is 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 The Matt Hetherington Band is one of the hottest acts in the country.
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Testimonials
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"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
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The Songs
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ROCK
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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
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RETRO
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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
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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
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DISCO / DANCE
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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
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Matt, Kate Ceberano & Beven Addinsall
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Matt & Hugh Jackman
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Matt & Leigh Wannell in LA
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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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