Top Mayo venue ready for a Hot August Night
Back by popular demand following sell-out shows in 2019, 2022, 2023 and 2024, Peter Byrne will create an orchestral tribute to Neil Diamond at the TF Royal Theatre, Castlebar, on Saturday, August 16.
Hot August Night – The Music of Neil Diamond is a celebration of all his greatest hits. Embark on a musical journey through three of Diamond’s legendary and timeless albums – Hot August Night, The Jazz Singer and Jonathan Livingston Seagull – brought to life by internationally renowned multi award-winning artist Peter Byrne and his world class symphony orchestra.
The show is endorsed by Neil Diamond himself, who said: “Thanks for the great tribute!”
Experience the Hot August Night album, an iconic live recording that captivated audiences over 50 years ago at the Greek Theatre in Los Angeles. The orchestra recreates the enchanting melodies of hits such as 'Crunchy Granola Suite', 'Cherry Cherry', 'Sweet Caroline' and 'I Am I Said', showcasing this album in its true triumphant form.
Jonathan Livingston Seagull, the bestseller turned documentary with a Grammy Award-winning score by Neil Diamond, also takes centre-stage once again. The orchestra weaves a mesmerising tapestry of sound, featuring unforgettable tunes like 'Dear Father', 'Lonely Looking Sky' and 'Be', displaying the enduring brilliance of this musical masterpiece.
And finally there's return to the cinematic classic The Jazz Singer. The 1980s reimagined masterpiece features Neil Diamond’s best, including 'Love on The Rocks', 'Summer Love', 'Hello Again' and 'Coming to America'. Experience the enchantment of these timeless melodies, masterfully performed by this world class symphony orchestra.
Byrne, one of Australia’s most talented and versatile entertainers, began his career singing in pubs in his birthplace of Dublin, and the early signs of his youthful talent resulted in his first big break into show business as the support act for The Fureys.
Peter moved to Australia when he was 25 years old and soon began performing around Sydney. While singing folk music and Neil Diamond songs during one of his weekly performances at Kitty O’Shea's, Paddington, Peter was asked to perform the music of Neil Diamond in a special show entitled Idolz in Concert. After months of research and planning, Forever Diamond – Peter’s first tribute to Neil Diamond – was born, sending his career into overdrive.
When Peter first performed his production of the tribute show Hot August Night in 1997 as a 25th anniversary nod to one of the greatest live albums of all time, with a 40-piece orchestra backing him, he received a standing ovation from the 4,000-plus audience at the Sydney Convention Centre. The Hot August Night tribute show has been performed around the world every August since that first night.