Sensational British Singer/Impressionist JOE LONGTHORNE is returning to Australian stages after 10 years in November 2012 following successful 100-date sell-out Concerts in the U.K, which saw a welcome return to the Leicester Square Theatre on London's West End. The much-loved Entertainer was described by Tony Bennett as the singer with "a voice in a million". The quality of sound and emotion conveyed in each song is the very reason he has been described as "the Singer's Singer" by other singing legends. Abstract Entertainment is proud to present an Intimate Evening with JOE LONGTHORNE Australian Tour in November 2012.

JOE LONGTHORNE - BIOGRAPHY

It was through the London Weekend Television series ‘Search for a Star’ in 1981 that JOE LONGTHORNE first became known to the British TV audiences as a singer and impressionist, and his success on the show led to appearances at the London Palladium and a month long season at London's Talk of the Town. Proving popular with TV audiences Joe Longthorne was given his own prime time TV series ‘The Joe Longthorne Show’ that ran from 1988–1991. An appearance at the Royal Variety Performance in 1989 secured his place as one of the UK’s top entertainers but just as he reached this pinnacle of fame he was taken ill and struck down with lymphoma. Responding well to treatment Joe Longthorne’s tenacity and determination to get back on stage saw him take on a gruelling UK tour and a trip to Australia resulting in sell-out performances at the Royal Albert Hall, the Sydney Opera House and the London Palladium. His music videos ‘Live in Concert’ and ‘A Man and His Music’ continued to capture the magic of a live concert by this inimitable entertainer and helped grow an army of fans worldwide. The next few years were horrendous as he bravely battled the illness with visits in and out of hospital and yet courageously continue to appear on stage giving performances that made him an inspiration for many. In 2006 at his most seriously ill he underwent a bone marrow transplant that was to save his life. Later that year he performed again to a sell-out audience at the London Palladium and in 2007 was awarded a lifetime achievement award by the Variety Club of Great Britain.

Since then Joe Longthorne has gone from strength to strength selling out venues up and down the country and working tirelessly raising money for charity naturally supporting the Antony Nolan Trust, Leukaemia Research, The Children’s Variety Club of Great Britain. 2010 saw him receive a Silver Heart Award from the Variety Club for his commitment to these charities. In 2011 he collaborated with his Musical Director Andy Mudd and brought out his first live album in 10 years ‘The Impossible Dream’. This stunning album showcases the strength of his voice at its very best and is a perfect example of why Tony Bennett described him as the singer with ‘a voice in a million’. The quality of sound and emotion conveyed in each song is the very reason he has been described as ‘the Singer’s Singer’ by other singing legends. For his upcoming Australian tour, Joe Longthorne plans to bring back many of the much loved songs that the fans know him for. The Singer’s Singer is back stronger than ever before and singing in his own voice ready to take London and the rest of the world by storm. Recently he was awarded an MBE by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth in her Birthday Honours List for 2012, her Diamond Jubilee year. This award has been bestowed on Joe Longthorne for his Extensive and tireless charity work over many years.

Joe Longthorne is back stronger than ever before and singing in his own voice ready to take London and the rest of the world by storm. www.joelongthorne.com

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