PERFORMANCE DATE, TIME & VENUE
FRI 24 SEP
20:30
ZONE 1 - PIT SKY STAGE

SAT 25 SEP
18:15
ZONE 1 - TURNS SKY STAGE

Australian born Singer/Comedienne/Dancer/Actress and Writer Kelly O’Brien has been entertaining professionally for over 15 years.

Kelly first began singing Country at the age of 14. Two years later she was crowned South Australian Country Vocalist of the Year and Best New Talent at the famous pan-Australian Gympie Muster country festival- securing Kelly her first recording contract. This led to endless exposure- as one of Australia’s youngest Country singers

Kelly’s first national television appearance was on the talent show New Faces. Regular TV performances then included spots on Good Morning Australia, Carols in the Domain, Cartoon Network, Living with Style and Home and Away. Kelly’s biggest break however came when she made it to the final 12 in POPSTARS 2 on Australian national TV.

In February 2002, Kelly was offered a lead role in Andrew Lloyd Webbers hit musical Starlight Express, in Germany. This consequently led to a record contract with Zyx music and the release of the hit single ‘Crucified’. Other theatre credits have included ensemble roles in The Hunchback of Notre Dame, Cabaret and Tonight’s the night.

Since arriving in London four years ago Kelly has worked extensively as a freelance singer, as well as having numerous Television spots on shows such as Gok Wan’s- How to Look Good Naked, Miss Naked Beauty, and the X-factor 5- performing with Diana Vickers.

Kelly is also a backing vocalist for BLUE singer Antony Costa and a published author.

Country music however is where Kelly’s passion lies and since winning a prestigious Sydney Talent Quest in 2000- as a Dolly Parton impersonator, Kelly has been travelling the globe performing as Dolly ever since.

“She’s exactly like Dolly… And her voice- it’s just AMAZING!”- Ashley Wallen (Choreographer for Kylie Minogue) As a professional entertainer and comedienne this comes as no surprise.

Kelly O’Brien is Dolly Parton.

* Artistes' performance schedule is subjected to change.