An Evening with Anthony Field
Wednesday 30 October from 6:30pm to 8:30pm
An evening with the Blue Wiggle, live on stage in conversation with renowned reporter, Angela Bishop at Hayden Orpheum Picture Palace.
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Out of the Blue is an utterly compelling memoir that begins with Anthony's childhood and delves into the creation of his first band, the Cockroaches, with two of his brothers while still a teenager. Anthony's university studies in early-childhood education led him to form the extraordinary children's music outfit the Wiggles with fellow students and a former bandmate. Over the years, the Wiggles have experienced incredible successes, unexpected failures and exciting reinventions.
Anthony speaks honestly of his struggles with chronic pain and depression, which have at times almost forced him out of his beloved role as the Blue Wiggle. His thoughts on shaping a safe and imaginative place for our children, nurturing the creativity of others in the band, and on music, originality, entrepreneurship and much more make fascinating reading.
In a rollicking account of more than 40 years on the road, he discusses the glory and challenges of his unique fame, and the occasions when he has come perilously close to personal and business disaster. Sports enthusiast, father of three and inspiration to millions, Anthony Field is truly a remarkable Australian.
Anthony Field is a musician who is best known as the Blue Wiggle in the Wiggles and a member of the 1980s and 1990s rock band the Cockroaches with his brothers, Paul and John, and another future Wiggle, Jeff Fatt. He plays many musical instruments including the guitar, drums, violin, didgeridoo, banjo, bagpipes, trumpet, and bass.
Anthony, the only remaining original member, continues to perform, write and produce for the Wiggles, the most successful children's musical group in the world and one of Australia's greatest entertainment exports.
Books will be available for sale and Anthony Field will be signing copies.