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 SILVERFOX (performed with Jimmy Barnes and Billy Ocean), 6 Artists on stage, three lead vocalists with Special Guest Tottie Goldsmith (The Chantoozies) in a 2 hour concert experience.
"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.
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.
Doors Open - 1.45pm
Show Starts - 2.30pm
Date
Sunday 2 August 2026 1:45 PM - 5:00 PM (UTC+10)Location
Club Macquarie
458 Lake Rd, Argenton NSW 2284