DUETS (formerly known as Dueting it for the Kids) is a unique concert unlike anything else staged in Australia. It brings together the very best of the music industry in a concert of duets with proceeds going to support The Australian Children’s Music Foundation (ACMF).

This year’s concert, which is proudly sponsored by APN News & Media, is set down for Monday, 20 August, 2012 at Sydney’s iconic State Theatre.

Without further ado, ACMF are thrilled to announce the first round of artists who are generously giving up their time to appear:

Christine Anu
Ray Beadle
Rachael Beck
David Campbell
Abby Dobson
Casey Donovan
Lucy Durack
Dave Faulkner (Hoodoo Gurus)
Tim Finn
Tim Freedman
Mark Gable (Choirboys)
Lara Goodridge
Angie Hart (Frente!)
Barry Leef
Darryl & Harmony Lovegrove
Rob Mills
Mirusia
Sam Moran
James Morrison
Ian Moss
Shannon Noll
Doug Parkinson
Dale Ryder (Boom Crash Opera)
Leo Sayer
Danielle Spencer
Don Spencer
Timomatic
Monica Trapaga
Jack Vidgen
Mark Vincent
Megan Washington
John Waters
Mark Williams (Dragon)

The MC’s for the night will be Rob Mills and Ian “Dicko” Dickson with Paul Gray once again taking up the baton as Music Director.
These once-in-a-lifetime collaborations between artists are a joy to behold as they leave their comfort zones and embark on a musical journey with, quite often, a fellow artist they’ve only just met! Some of the special collaborations which have already been confirmed for this year include Megan Washington with Tim Finn, John Waters with Christine Anu, Ian Moss with James Morrison and Angie Hart with Dave Faulkner.

Brett Chenoweth, CEO of APN News & Media said “APN News & Media is delighted to be associated with the ACMF, and to be the major sponsor of DUETS. Music can inspire and change the lives of children and the great work undertaken by ACMF in schools, juvenile justice centres and remote areas is evidence of that. DUETS is a standout event that brings together some of Australia’s finest music talent for this great cause – it’s going to be a memorable night.”

All funds raised at this event go towards music programs that the ACMF run for disadvantaged and Indigenous youth across Australia. More than 75% of public schools in Australia do not have the funds to provide a specialised music teacher. The ACMF passionately believe that no child should be deprived of a music education. It believes that this should be a right, not a privilege. Music is food for the soul and inspires imagination, creativity and brings joy, hope, self-esteem and significant social and intellectual benefits.
Stay tuned for further performer announcements in the coming weeks.

For more information about the ACMF, please visit http://www.acmf.com.au.
The Australian Children’s Music Foundation and APN News & Media proudly present:
DUETS
State Theatre, Sydney
Monday, 20 August, 2012
Tickets on sale from 9.00am Monday, 18 June, 2012
Tickets available from Ticketmaster – http://www.ticketmaster.com.au or 136 100
Tickets are $120 A reserve/$79 B reserve (transaction fees may apply).