- The Crisafulli Government has secured legendary tenor José Carreras for an Australian-exclusive performance at The Gabba.
- The one-night-only Carreras & Friends concert has been secured through the Crisafulli Government's Destination 2045's Mega and Strategic Events Fund.
- The event is expected to inject more than $11 million into Queensland's economy.
- The Crisafulli Government is delivering Destination 2045 by securing world-class events that showcase Queensland to the world.
The Crisafulli Government is delivering on its commitment to secure world class events that showcase Queensland to the world, after securing legendary tenor José Carreras for an Australian-exclusive performance at The Gabba.
The spectacular open-air concert will bring together José Carreras, the Queensland Symphony Orchestra and an internationally acclaimed line-up including Robbie Williams, The Corrs, Ronan Keating, Natalie Imbruglia, Darren Hayes, Katherine Jenkins, Sheppard and Mark Vincent.
Secured through the Crisafulli Government's Mega and Strategic Events Fund under Destination 2045, the event is expected to attract thousands of visitors to Queensland and inject $11.73 million into the State's economy.
It's just one of the ways the Crisafulli Government is delivering on the commitment to secure Queensland's reputation as the events capital of the nation, after a decade of decline under Labor.
Carreras & Friends adds to Queensland's growing pipeline of major events and reinforces the State's reputation as the home of the holiday.
Minister Andrew Powell said the event demonstrated the Crisafulli Government was delivering on the commitments made through Destination 2045.
"When we launched Destination 2045, we said we would secure more world-class events and experiences that put Queensland on the global stage and this is exactly what delivery looks like," Minister Powell said.
"José Carreras is one of the world's most celebrated performers and this exclusive Queensland event will attract visitors, support local businesses and showcase our State to audiences around the globe.
"The Crisafulli Government is building a stronger pipeline of events because we know they fill hotel rooms, support jobs and strengthen Queensland's economy."
Echo Pacific Director Harley Medcalf said this was not a traditional concert, but a live music experience inspired by the magic of Pavarotti & Friends, where the world's greatest artists come together on one stage for a night of collaboration, emotion and surprise.
"To bring José Carreras together with artists of this calibre for one exclusive night in Brisbane is incredibly special," Mr Medcalf said.
"Every moment of this event has been designed to create something unforgettable."
Carreras & Friends will perform at The Gabba on December 5.
