


The Whitlams were the first Australian indie band to perform with Australia's finest orchestras back in 2004, and the show has developed in the ensuing 20 years as new albums have been written and released.
This retrospective performance of the band's career will see the Sydney Philharmonic share centre stage, playing a wide palate of styles written by many of Australia's finest composers. Tim Freedman's friendship with the late Peter Sculthorpe is marked by two gorgeous arrangements, and full symphonic treatments have been provided by MSO Principal Conductor Benjamin Northey, Sean O'Boyle, Iain Grandage, Daniel Denholm, Jamie Messenger, and this performance’s conductor Nicholas Buc.
Classic compositions including "No Aphrodisiac" and "Blow Up the Pokies" will be joined by highlights of The Whitlams' 2020s resurgence with a song from each of the two recent albums, "Sancho" (2022), and the Americana influenced, "Kookaburra" (2024).

The theatre is fully accessible, with step-free entry, lifts to all levels, wheelchair seating, and accessible bathrooms. Assistive listening is available, and companion cards are accepted. Accessible parking and drop-off zones are located close to the entrance.
BY TRAIN: The theatre is located a short 10 minute walk from Rooty Hill and Mount Druitt train stations.
BY BUS: There are 4 bus stops are located on North Parade and Sherbrooke Street, including stops outside/near Sydney Gymnastics & Aquatic Centre and ~20m from the West HQ foyer.
BY TAXI/RIDESHARE: An undercover ride-share pickup zone operates directly opposite the theatre at the West HQ entrance at 55 Sherbrooke Street.
BY CAR: There are 1600 free parking spaces on site, allowing for quick access to the new West HQ Eat Street dining precinct prior to your show or event.
"...the kind of arrangements which assume intelligence not just on stage but in the audience. It's wit and risk and flair." - Sydney Morning Herald
"...superbly orchestrated with a sophistication of sound rare in a pop gig." - The Age
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