The COUNTDOWN YEARS
About
A Live Musical Tribute to Australia's Most Iconic TV Music Show“The Countdown Years” is your invitation to celebrate a time when TV and radio ruled our world.
Recorded Narration by Countdown’s iconic host Gavin Wood featuring
LISA EDWARDS (John Farnham & Kylie Minogue) and SILVERFOX
"Countdown" is the longest-running music show in Australian television history. Created by Ian “Molly” Meldrum and visionary ABC-TV producers, Countdown aired from 1974 to 1987, launching the careers of countless international superstars including Blondie, ABBA, Cyndi Lauper, and many more.
Now, the timeless hits of a generation return to the spotlight in “The Countdown Years” — a high-energy 2-hour live concert experience celebrating the music, the mayhem, and the magic of the Countdown era.
With a dynamic live band, amazing vocalists and no lip-syncing, audiences will be treated to non-stop solid gold and platinum hits by legendary artists such as:
🎸 INXS 🎤 The Angels 🎷 Men at Work 🌟 John Paul Young (JPY) 💿 Pseudo Echo
🔥 Dragon 🎶 Mondo Rock 🎨 Mental As Anything, John Mellencamp, Bruce Springsteen, Blondie, Tina Turner, Pat Benatar ……..
Remember when Sundays at 6 PM meant only one thing?
We were glued to our TV sets.
Molly said, “Do yourself a favour”—and we did.!!
“The Countdown Years” revives that era of wild studio audiences, screaming fans, and unforgettable performances that brought music into our living rooms and hearts.
Date
Sunday 2 August 2026 2:30 PM - 5:00 PM (UTC+10)Location
Club Macquarie
458 Lake Rd, Argenton NSW 2284
Contact Form
The COUNTDOWN YEARS
Resend recently purchased tickets to our events to your email.
Enter email to start search
You can review the event organiser's terms and conditions here.