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  • Black and white of woman, seen from side, with bobbed hair singing into thin mic, with soldiers behind.
  • Two women in shorts at centre of small group of soldiers, all holding plates of food and drinks.
  • Performer in black t-shirt behind mic, with red kangaroo banner and stage equipment behind.
Until 20 Oct

Tours de Force: Entertainers on the Front Line

  • Free
  • Art

Since the Vietnam War, Australian entertainers have performed for troops on the front line in war and peacekeeping operations. Their talent and celebrity have lifted spirits and brought a taste of home to service personnel abroad.

In this special exhibition, stories, memorabilia and rare photos and videos tell the stories of entertainers on the front line spanning Lorrae Desmond, Normie Rowe and Lucky Starr to Kylie Minogue, John Farnham and Lehmo. It also explores the history of the special military unit created to recruit, prepare and protect entertainers in war zones.

Their contribution reminds us of the profound impact on and support for mental health and wellbeing that entertainment can provide our armed forces and all Australians.

Hours

Date Times
Tue 3 Oct
  • 10am - 5pm 10:00am - 5:00pm
Wed 4 Oct
  • 10am - 5pm 10:00am - 5:00pm
Thu 5 Oct
  • 10am - 5pm 10:00am - 5:00pm
Fri 6 Oct
  • 10am - 5pm 10:00am - 5:00pm
Sat 7 Oct
  • 10am - 5pm 10:00am - 5:00pm
Sun 8 Oct
  • 10am - 5pm 10:00am - 5:00pm
Mon 9 Oct
  • 10am - 5pm 10:00am - 5:00pm
Tue 10 Oct
  • 10am - 5pm 10:00am - 5:00pm
Wed 11 Oct
  • 10am - 5pm 10:00am - 5:00pm
Thu 12 Oct
  • 10am - 5pm 10:00am - 5:00pm
Fri 13 Oct
  • 10am - 5pm 10:00am - 5:00pm
Sat 14 Oct
  • 10am - 5pm 10:00am - 5:00pm
Sun 15 Oct
  • 10am - 5pm 10:00am - 5:00pm
Mon 16 Oct
  • 10am - 5pm 10:00am - 5:00pm
Tue 17 Oct
  • 10am - 5pm 10:00am - 5:00pm
Wed 18 Oct
  • 10am - 5pm 10:00am - 5:00pm
Thu 19 Oct
  • 10am - 5pm 10:00am - 5:00pm
Fri 20 Oct
  • 10am - 5pm 10:00am - 5:00pm

Location

Shrine of Remembrance
Birdwood Ave
Melbourne 3001

Open in maps location for Shrine of Remembrance

Price and bookings

This is a free event

Booking not required

Contact details

  • telephone number: 03 9661 8100
  • email address: reception@shrine.org.au
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