ABOUT: SHOWTIME

Showtime is one of Victoria's most professional and entertaining acts.
Showtime is a duo/trio/4/5 piece which consists of Kristy, Adam and Darren Roach and Kellie Mather, performing songs ranging from 50’s to today’s current hits.
Showtime is available as a duo, trio, 4 or 5 piece band adding some of Melbourne's best musicians.
SHOWTIME has successfully entertained thousands of people over the years.

We don’t just perform, we entertain, that is why we are highly regarded in the Entertainment Industry.

With many different props such as hats, glasses, wigs, blow up instruments for music such as Country, Elvis, Disco and songs from the Blues Brothers. It just adds that extra special vibe and gives the audience a bit of a laugh as well.

Showtime specialises in every type of function, whether it be Weddings, Corporate Functions, Xmas Parties, Birthday Celebrations, Outdoor Events, Markets, Club & Hotel Entertainment.
We will make sure that the volume is perfect and play the most appropriate music for each and every event.
Showtime provide all of their own professional P.A. equipment along with an outstanding lighting system.
Performing and Entertaining is our passion and it shows in each and every show we do.

WHO ARE SHOWTIME?

Kristy Roach: Lead Vocals Kristy started singing at the tender age of 8 with the Australian Girls Choir as well as performing in a number of musical/drama productions around Melbourne.       
Kristy has entertained audiences in Melbourne and country Victoria at Hotels, Clubs, Corporate Functions, Weddings, Festivals, Parties etc. in Bands, Trio’s and Duo’s over the years such as, “Living in Harmony”, “Joyride”, “Radiostar”, "Let's Jam", "The Real Thing", “Mischief”, Kartoon", "The Rock Goddess Show", "Dance Fever" and “Dream Café”.
Kristy loves getting in amongst the crowd and enjoying the event just as much as the audience.
Darren Roach: Conga's Darren, a seasoned professional, has been playing drums/percussion for the past 20 years in various bands such as “Wilde Style”, original band “Eclipse” and "Blockbuster", performing all over Australia and the USA at the very best Clubs and Hotels aswell as many Corporate Functions, Weddings and Parties.
Darren not only adds conga’s and backing vocals to “Showtime”, but he is extremely entertaining and loves making the audience happy.
Darren will have the audience singing and clapping along to every song we perform.
Kellie Mather: Lead Vocals Kellie has been singing for approximately 16 years in W.A., Melbourne and country Victoria in Pubs, Clubs, R.S.L’s, Corporate, weddings, Festivals, private function etc. in Bands, Trio’s and Duo’s over the years. 
Classically trained under one of the main principals of the W.A. Opera Company.  
Kellie’s vocal range is vast and can perform anything from Country to Pop and Rock and she has been playing the guitar for about 2 years now. 
Kellie is not shy in getting amongst the crowd with her cordless microphone and love’s to entertain.
Adam Roach : Lead Vocals / Lead Guitar

Adam has been performing in various bands and duos around Melbourne for the past 20 years, and has toured Indonesia and the USA.  Adam has also performed with and supported Yothu Tindi, Shakaya, Lee Kernaghen and Killing Heidi.

Adam can perform anything from Ronan Keeting to Gary Moore to Van Halen with ease.

With Adam's extraordinary guitar playing and amazing voice, he makes every show magical.

Together, this brother and sister act will put on a show which will leave the audience wanting to come back for more.

 

Showtime can perform as a 5 or 6 piece band by adding one of the following wonderful performers that we regulary perform with. ....(subject to availability)

Ebony Roach : Guitar/Bass/Backing Vocals

Ben Laguda : Lead Guitar/ Lead Vocals

Ben Laguda is a very energetic live performer with great entertainment abilty.
He has been in some of Melbourne's best cover bands such as Coupe Deville, Kartoon, Nat Allison Band and Massive.

As a performer Ben's excellent guitar playing and strong vocal ability allows him to deliver a wide range of hits from the 60's to current Top 40.

Laurie Bongailas : Saxophone

Carol Taweel : Lead Vocals / Keyboards

Beginning her career as a teenage pop diva in London, Carol has been
entertaining Australian audiences for more than 20 years with one of the
most startling voices you will ever hear, shifting effortlessly from
Ella Fitzgerald to ACDC and anything you can imagine in between.

From the Grand Hyatt to a garden wedding, Carol has 'been there, sung
that' with acts such as Small Mercies, Mirrorball Heaven, Dream Cafe,
Mono Deluxe, Showtime, etc. etc. For the past 15 years Carol has been a
regular entertainer on the Spirit of Tasmania, and her wealth of
experience and breadth of repertoire combined with consummate
showmanship guarantees a great show for any audience.

Lisa Asta: Lead Vocals / Can sing in Italian if required

Lisa is an outstanding entertainer with a remarkable vocal style that commands attention. She has established herself as one of Melbourne's most sought after vocalists. With almost 20 years in the industry she has developed a great reputation.

Lisa studied for five years at the Australian College of the Arts, which led her to perform in many cities around the country. She has won many competitions including New Faces and the FOX FM 2003 Rumba competition. The FOX FM 2003 was judged by Bon Jovi. Her success in competition led Lisa to America and Japan to perform.

Lea Porcaro : Lead Vocals / Can sing in Italian if required

Lea has been a professional singer for 7 years and has worked all over the world. After completing her degree in Musical Theatre Performance, Lea was asked to be the resident singer at the Five Star Resort on Hayman Island (part of the Leading Hotels of The World), where she worked for a year and a half performing six nights a week at restaurants, bars, events, weddings, parties, conferences etc. On returning to Melbourne Lea began performing with duo “Dual” for over a year before deciding it was time to travel again. While in Europe, Lea sang at various venues around Rome including the famous “Harry’s Bar” as a resident singer before taking the lead role in tribute show “Star People” in Majorca where she performed six nights a week to 1400 people per show. Other European credits include a solo show in Cyprus, singing solo and with various duos and trios around London, and singing in the world premier of “David – A New Musical”. Lea has also done various shows, charity performances, children’s productions and short films for agent Ian White Management in Melbourne.

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Freddy Gulino : Lead Guitar / Lead Vocals

Freddy compliments each live performance with his versatile vocal and guitar abilities, performing crowd pleasing favourites by popular artists, ranging from Michael Buble and Neil Diamond to Robbie Williams and Santana.

His ability to adapt well in any situation stems from his vast professional musical experience in the bridal entertainment industry, as well as the corporate and public live music scenes. As founder and front man of award winning duo, Let's Jam, Freddy has also performed with many other acts like The Decades, Second Nature, Nightshift, Showtime, Soul Obsession and The Real Thing among others. His confidence with audience interaction is a mandatory virtue for any act, and bound to make any event a memorable one.

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Elia Cannizzo : Lead Vocals

Elia is a dynamic performer with a voice that comes from her heart and many years experience.  Her style is best described as sweet, soulful and rich!

She has achieved much from her gift, and delights all with her enthusiastic performances. She has made television appearances and has performed with acts such as, The Real Thing, Showtime, Let’s Jam, Liberty, Direct Hit, After Hours, Nothing Sacred, The Love Catz, Cut The Jive, Paris by Night, Soul Obsession & Living in Harmony.

Her versatile repertoire includes the sultry sounds of Norah Jones, the R&B flavour of Alicia Keys, the dance style of Madonna and her impressive performances of 'rock tunes' like Maroon 5.

 

PLUS MANY MORE MUSICIANS LIKE BASS PLAYERS, SAXOPHONIST'S, KEYBOARDIST'S .... THE LIST GOES ON.