Damien Leith performs in Tasmania annually and tells me, when we catch up for a chat, that he loves Tasmania and always gets a great vibe from audiences, not to mention Tassie reminds him of his native Ireland.
This November Damien will be heading to Tasmania again and this time it marks a very special occasion Damien’s 10 year anniversary since winning Australian Idol.
In the decade past Damien has continued to build a substantial and eclectic career in music, as an author, TV presenter and now actor but it is as a musician that most people think of him.
Of the ten year celebration Damien reflects that if he could do it all again he would put much more emphasis on enjoying the moment as the hoopla following the win was so full on, actually savouring his success passed Damien by in a whirl!
Damien tells me that the celebratory concerts, as well as being a showcase of Damien’s music over the ten years will also have some surprises and reflections. Damien may even answer the mysterious question of why some songs are never played at concerts!
Damien shares with me and the readers some privileged information of what he’s up to next, not only has he done some acting for the program ‘The Milky Way’ but he’s also been cast in a movie that will be out next year!
Ever the renaissance man Damien has a lot more going on including two albums coming up, one a concept album and one of original songs and there are two books as well, a children’s one and another, not yet divulged!
With all these creative works on the way it would seem Tassie can expect many more visits from Damien in the future but for now you can catch Damien’s Idol celebration around Australia including the following Tasmanian dates:
11 November, Launceston Country Club
12 November, Wrest Point Showroom
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