James Morrison with Special Guest Mahalia Barnes
State Theatre, 49 Market Street, 2000 Sydney Kort
sun. 15.11.2026 16:00
Approximate Running Times: Foyer Doors - 3:00 PM Auditorium Doors - 3:30 PM 1st Act - 4:00 PM Interval - 5:00 PM 2nd Act - 5:20 PM Finish - 6:30 PM The price of each ticket includes a $1 Restoration Levy. International jazz maestro James Morrison will be joined by powerhouse vocalist Mahalia Barnes, for an unforgettable night of swing and soul. Together with a swinging band featuring a vibrant horn section and backing vocalists, they'll pay tribute to the timeless classics of Aretha Franklin, Ray Charles, Tina Turner, and more. Don't miss this rare opportunity to see these two extraordinary artists come together for a special show. A truly unforgettable concert experience awaits!
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Mahalia Barnes
Mahalia Barnes has been in and around music her entire life. Throughout her childhood years she was exposed to everything from Ray Charles, Otis Redding, Wilson Pickett to Ike + Tina Turner, Aretha Franklin, Donny Hathaway and Stevie Wonder, all of which helped shape her into the powerhouse soul and blues vocalist that has jaws dropping every time she picks up a mic. Mahalia and her band, The Soul Mates, have released three albums and consistently play to capacity crowds around the country.
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James MorrisonBrits winning singer songwriter James Morrison makes his long awaited return with the release of his new single ‘Fight Another Day’, from his forthcoming album. The new album, also titled ‘Fight Another Day’ is born of difficult times and heavy emotions but one that, ultimately, leans into the light and joy of hope. Written after a period of reflection and therapy, the songs deal with his own struggles, childhood, and personal battles, with Morrison saying, “Every day being a bit of a battle. Trying to eke the light out after what felt like darkness for ages.” From the defiant title track to the soul-baring ‘Something I Can’t Forget’ and the feelgood ‘New Day’, the album captures a wide emotional spectrum. “I'm really proud of the album in terms of the creative, sonic elements and how I dealt with truthful stuff,” he says, “but also… it's an album of songs that hopefully make you feel better and make you nod your head and stamp your feet and singalong.”
James Morrison released his debut album, ‘Undiscovered’, in 2006, reaching Number One. Its 1.5 million sales was catalysed by the out-of-the-box success of first single ‘You Give Me Something’. It was the start of a journey that led to the 2007 Brit Award for Best British Male (one of three nominations that year), and repeat nominations in the same category in 2009 and 2012.
