Powerhouse Toni Childs

By KeRRI e DAVI e S

Her distinctive voice is as powerful as it is soulful; once heard it is never forgotten. We’ve been lucky enough to enjoy the pleasure of listening to it for many decades. It belongs to the fabulous Toni Childs, and you can hear it live at the Joan on March 18.

Toni Childs spoke with me last week about her multi-state tour that includes here in Penrith.

“It will be a bit like a feast of music, with dessert first,” Toni replied when I asked her what fans could expect.

Toni’s big voice was evident as a child growing up in the United States and she says she “grew into it.”

Growing up in a family that wouldn’t be classed as musical, Toni discovered she had a unique gift early in her life.

“I was a storyteller; I sang to express my feelings,” Toni said.

And here’s some exciting news, we can now claim her as our own as she recently became an Australian Citizen!

“I’m absolutely over the moon to be an Australian Citizen,” she said.

“It took me four days to open the notification because I was afraid I’d be told no. When it was yes I just burst into tears.

“Australians just get in and roll their sleeves up and help each other. I feel very welcome.” emmy Winner and three-time Grammy nominated recording artist, Toni is a celebrated singer/ songwriter known for her powerful voice, inspiring independent spirit and crafted storytelling.

Join the legendary Toni Childs for a special two-hour performance as she celebrates her life’s musical works.

Toni will be performing hits and fan favourites from Union, House of Hope, the Woman’s Boat and Keep the Faith in the first hour of her show then the second hour will be an introduction to Toni’s new music, from two very special albums It’s All a Beautiful Noise and Citizens of the Planet.

Not to be missed! 18 Mar 2023

7:30pm. Phone (02) 4723 7600

Email boxoffice@penrith.city

St Marys Town Centre’s Coffee Catch Up made a grand return for 2023 with an outstanding turn out. February’s event was hosted by Ray White Diamantidis Group St Marys. Next coffee catch up will be held in March with location to be announced at a later date.

Penrith Community Kitchen celebrated our fabulous volunteers with a morning tea this week.

Labor candidate for Penrith, Karen McKeown said “Thank you to you all, we couldn’t function without you.”

Stallholders, food vendors and creatives - there’s still time to send through your Expression of Interest to be part of our Penrith Producers event series! ��

Penrith Producers returns with a series of four events in 2023 featuring culinary delights, local makers, live music, workshops and more. They are expanding the annual Triangle Park event with road closures along Riley Street and High Street in the Penrith City Centre to showcase more of our local talent, creatives and makers. Would you like to join? Send through your Expression of Interest via https://bit.ly/3He8tud and complete by Monday 20 February, 11.59pm.

Penrith Producers will be held on the following dates:

• Friday 31 March, 5-9pm

• Friday 23 June, 5-9pm

• Friday 29 September, 5-9pm

• Friday 1 December, 5-9pm