Father and Daughter duo returns to RedFest

Striking a Chord is a musical revue featuring a father and daughter’s trademark mix of light classical, musical theatre and pop hits – while also exploring music which resonates with so many people worldwide.

According to Collett Dawson from the CoLab Network, Striking a Chord looks at the importance of human connection; and how a father and daughter from Johannesburg use their unique, shared musical talent to connect with people from different countries and cultures in an unexpected and heartwarming way.

“The show features fan favourites Sound of Silence, Time to Say Goodbye, and of course, The Prayer, alongside famous cover hits including Amigos Para Siempre, Defying Gravity, Michael Bubl??’s Everything and La Vita e Bella and more, while the duo share fascinating insights into their experiences along the way,” Dawson said. “It will delight both young and old with its beautiful music and compelling storytelling, alongside the pair’s trademark humorous banter.”

Their sudden and unexpected fame kicked off a fairytale musical adventure complete with international acclaim and comical incidences of mistaken identity. After being erroneously identified as the son and granddaughter of Andrea Bocelli, first by a Columbian newspaper, and then by an Israeli press organization, the pair attracted attention from press and TV shows across the world.

Adrian & Emma-Jean Galliard shot to fame after uploading a video of themselves performing the Andrea Bocelli/Céline Dion hit, The Prayer, to Facebook on Easter Sunday 2020 when the world was in lockdown.

“Last year we debuted our first show, Accidentally Viral, at RedFest to sold out houses and the most amazingly supportive audiences,” said Adrian Galliard. “So it’s fitting to premier our new show, Striking a Chord, at Redfest before we leave for our tour of England in August. We are looking forward to a fantastic festival later in July.”

Equally motivated is his daughter, Emma-Jean.

“I’m really excited to perform at the Redhill Arts Festival again in 2023 – and see some of the other great shows on the programme,” said Galliard. “Redfest has opened so many doors for us, it’s really our happy place, so I’m really looking forward to our shows on 29 and 30 July.”

Striking a Chord will be staged at the Redhill Arts Festival at Redhill School in Sandton, to be hosted in the Len Miller 2 venue for both runs for 70 minutes with no interval.

For more information, pictures, or interview requests, please contact Kirsty Galliard on 082 890 2184, or digitally on kirsty@fivestarmedia.co.za.

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