Reimagining the tunes heard on the airwaves during the 1960s and 1970s, Good Morning Vietnam, Music from the Vietnam War Era-Live in Concert! comes to The Q Performing Arts Centre, Queanbeyan on Saturday 3 September.

A cast of superb musicians and vocalists bring the songs of a movement to life with smash hits. Catch the smooth soul sounds of Marvin Gaye, the iconic pop ballads of The Beatles, the rocking sounds of The Rolling Stones and so much more.

Musical director and guitarist Simon Gardner is excited to bring the production to theatres. He says great music not only transcends an era but also defines it; the music produced during the Vietnam War was groundbreaking as it reflected immense unrest as well as peace and love.

The backdrop for the performance features the far-out scenes of the psychedelic hippie movement, contrasting with images of despair, resistance and protests from the streets of Australia and America.

For two hours, be transported back to the times of political turmoil and changing culture that defined a generation. Through their music, the show pays tribute to those who served through music, and will donate $1 from every ticket sold to the Guitars for Vets Australia program.

“I’m first and foremost a guitarist and I absolutely love playing these songs,” Gardner says. “But I also see this as an opportunity to pay tribute, in the best way I can, to those who fought and died for us. It is an honour to be able to do this.”

Catch the flower power movement in Good Morning Vietnam, 3 September 2pm at The Q, performing Arts Centre Queanbeyan; theq.net.au

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