THE history of the Bowraville Theatre Singers is one that boasts countless full houses and standing ovations due to their pitch perfect delivery during performances that are always innovative and entertaining.

On 24 June and 2 July this year the Bowraville Theatre Singers will take their innovation up a notch when they present a show born out of a concept derived by the internationally renowned songwriter John Vallins.

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Now based in Bellingen, John Vallins is perhaps best known for penning the 70s hit ‘To Much, Too Little, Too Late’, sung by Johnny Mathis and Deniece Williams.

The song was an international hit, reaching number one on the American Billboard charts, making John one of the few Australian songwriters to ever achieve such success.

John Vallins has had his work performed by some of the world’s greatest artists and his work in advertising has produced award winning music for some of the biggest companies in the corporate realm.

John continues his incredible career to this day, working with both local and Nashville based collaborators.

It was a show that John put to air on community radio station 2BBB in Bellingen that has inspired the Bowraville Theatre Singers latest offering.

John’s show was called ‘The Five Years That Shook The World – 1965 to 1969’ and featured the music of that era.

Lissa Argue, the Musical Director of the Bowraville Theatre Singers, was listening to the radio show, loved the concept and approached John about turning it into a performance by the singers.

Not only did John Vallins approve of the concept he has agreed to narrate the performance.

Featuring songs from the Beatles, Simon and Garfunkel, Hair and Elvis just to name a few, the performance will also showcase the Singers’ renowned soloists.

“John’s narration about the songs from this era is just beautiful and we are thrilled to be working with someone who is such a prominent figure in music and who has detailed knowledge of the music of that time,” Lissa Argue told News of the Area.

Tickets for the Bowraville Theatre Singers performance ‘The Five Years That Shook The World – 1965 to 1969’ have not gone on sale yet and the Bowraville Arts Council advise that these shows are likely to sell out quickly so an early purchase is recommended.

By Mick BIRTLES