Vika Bull and her sister Linda are heading to Canberra with their The Wait tour, originally meant to coincide with the album’s release last September, but the pandemic and health emergencies saw it put on hold. Vika joined CW for a chat before the tour kicks off.  

After a few postponements how are you feeling ahead of starting the tour?

We’re busting to get on the road, we’re absolutely chomping at the bit.

We’ve got a great band, seven others and then me and Linda, it’s quite a big sound. No one has heard this line-up, so this is exciting for us, and we are loving having two backup singers.

The latest postponement was because you had to have surgery, how has the recovery been?

The recovery is going well, I couldn’t do anything for the last five weeks.

I was at rehearsal, and I felt sick. I thought I don’t feel right so I said to my daughter, and she said ‘get to the doctor, don’t be stupid’.

It was shocking timing but I’m glad I got in there, otherwise it would have happened on the road. I wasn’t allowed to do anything; I’ve just been lying in bed, it’s been terribly boring.

How do you deal with working with your sister?

It’s tough sometimes, I’ll be honest with you … it is like a marriage. You’ve got to give and take and really take the time to talk.

We get annoyed with each other, and we talk it through. I’ve been working with Linda for over 30 years; I see her more than my husband and daughter.

What can audiences expect from the show?

It’s pretty lively … we do the whole album but not in order – it’s in with songs from our old hits. Our backup singers really make it special; they are the glitter and the icing, sparkle and the party.

Have you got anything on the to do list while you’re here in Canberra?

We always go to the Portrait Gallery, number one thing to do. We usually go to Dickson for duck soup.

Some questions and Vika Bull’s answers have been condensed for publication.

Experience Vika and Linda’s The Wait tour at Canberra Theatre, 11 August 7.30pm; canberratheatrecentre.com.au

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