Memphis Tourism is excited to announce the upcoming arrival into Australia of some of Memphis’ most loved artists. Ahead of their performance at this year’s Blues on Broadbeach Festival (May 16th – 19th), the revered Hi Rhythm Section, accompanied by renowned Memphis talents including Boo Mitchell, Lina Beach and Jerome Chism, will bring the blues to Sydney for a one-night-only event on May 15th. Eventgoers can also win a trip to Memphis during the event!
Thanks to the support from United Airlines and escorted tour company Cosmos, the talented cohort will arrive in Sydney before making their way to the Gold Coast, with just enough time to wow travel industry guests at the Oxford Art Factory from 5:45 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Those in attendance will witness what makes this group of Memphis musicians considered the best musicians Memphis has ever produced. The acclaimed Hi Rhythm Section have played on 26 consecutive gold and platinum records and will be accompanied by producer Boo Mitchell, who in 2016 made Memphis music history by winning Memphis’ first-ever Record of the Year Grammy for his work on the Mark Ronson / Bruno Mars hit Uptown Funk.
The talented singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Lina Beach will perform with them at the festival alongside the much-loved Memphis soulful performer Jerome Chism. This all-star collective will be celebrating 10 years of the critically acclaimed documentary “Take Me to the River,” with songs from the film to be performed during their set. They will bring the sounds of Memphis to two exclusive Memphis Tourism events in Auckland and Sydney ahead of their appearances at Blues on Broadbeach.
Chris Ingram, Director of Memphis Tourism Australia & New Zealand, said, “we simply couldn’t present such a significant travel trade initiative without the support from our valued and longtime partner United Airlines and Cosmos. Memphis Tourism is incredibly excited to bring these outstanding musicians to Australia to give the Australian travel industry a taste of why thousands from around the world visit the river city every year to experience Memphis’ blues & soul.”
The Sydney event will occur on Wednesday, May 15th, from 5:45 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Oxford Art Factory, 38-46 Oxford Street, Darlinghurst.
The travel industry is invited to join the event and sign up here:
https://events.humanitix.com/memphis-tourism-exclusive-vip-event-sydney
The Blues on Broadbeach festival occurs between 16th and 19th May 2024 in the Gold Coast, Australia.
Explore more of Memphis here: https://www.memphistravel.com/aus
For more on Blues on Broadbeach, visit: https://bluesonbroadbeach.com/
Learn more about United Airlines here: https://www.united.com/en/au
To learn more about Cosmos’ tour ‘Rhythm of The Road’, which includes some of the best spots in Memphis, visit:
https://www.cosmostours.com.au/north-america-tours/rhythms-of-the-road-8240?season=2024
Memphis quick facts
Tennessee’s second-largest city, the vibrant city of Memphis, is famous for its music, great food (and we’re not just talking about the amazing BBQ), and significant place in America’s history of civil rights. Outstanding hotels and something to please every type of traveller await in Memphis.
Australians can travel to Memphis via:
United Airlines:
Sydney – Houston – Memphis (or from Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne via LAX or SFO)
Air New Zealand:
Via Auckland – Houston – Memphis (codeshare with United Airlines)
Cosmos – Tour Memphis
While in Memphis, travellers can explore the best part of the Home of Blues, Soul & Rock’n’Roll with escorted tour company Cosmos on its ‘Rhythms of The Road’ tour. The tour includes must-visit spots for a music lover, such as the shooting locations of ‘Walk The Line’, Elvis Presley’s home Graceland and music spots along Beale Street or a visit to the historic Sun Studio.
The price is $3,599 for departures until October 2024 and $4,069 from April to October 2025. The price is per person and based on Twin occupancy.
