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Competition - Rolling Thunder Vietnam - Songs that defined a generation



Set in the Vietnam War era, the evocative and stirring production showcases some of the greatest rock songs ever produced performed by some of Australia’s greatest singer-actors and musicians.

The show features the music of Steppenwolf, Joe Cocker, Buffalo Springfield, Creedence Clearwater Revival, Gladys Knight, Billy Thorpe, The Rolling Stones and Curtis Mayfield just to name a few.

The outstanding line-up of singer-actors comprises WES CARR, KIMBERLEY HODGSON, TOM OLIVER, MATT PEARCE, VANESSA KRUMMENACHER and WILL EWING.

Conscription, combat, protest and homecoming, Rolling Thunder Vietnam - Songs that Defined A Generation unites personal stories of young Vietnam War soldiers with classic songs of the era. This dynamic theatrical concert draws audiences inside the lives of men on the battlefront and their family and loved ones at home.

With stunning projected images and historic footage, Rolling Thunder Vietnam is a rich and emotional experience. Based on extensive research, actual letters and first-hand interviews with Vietnam War veterans, the stories reveal strained and loving relationships, the danger of combat, the rise of the anti-war protest movement in the late‘60s and a bittersweet homecoming.

The “songs that defined a generation” include Magic Carpet Ride, Fortunate Son, All Along the Watchtower, Help Me Make It Through The Night, Run Through the Jungle, Paint It Black, The Real Thing, Letter, People Get Ready, and Killing Me Softly With His Song.

Music in the '60s meant liberation, not only for battle-weary young soldiers, but for a generation of artists whose timely yet enduring songs held a mirror up to the chaos, and expressed themes of love, betrayal and loss.

Chong Lim, Musical Director said “The Vietnam War gave rise to gutsy rock rhythms and emotion-charged guitar riffs that evoked something of the wild energy of the conflict itself. The era of Woodstock, of Jimi Hendrix and Bob Dylan, also produced many sensitive and poignant songs which have become classics because they remain relevant. The irony is that out of the ugliness of war came songs of pure beauty."

Be among the first to see the exciting theatrical concert Rolling Thunder Vietnam in its Australian premiere season.

We have 4 double passes to giveaway to see the show at the State Theatre on Friday 29 August. To enter this competition, visit this page: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/SCJULYTHUNDER

www.rollingthundervietnam.com

Competition closes 11:59 PM 25th July 2014