THE TEN TENORS

The TEN Tenors are not most people. During ground-breaking achievements in 2010, not only were ‘The TEN’ gaining new audiences in South America, Sweden, Japan and the Baltic States but also some famous new friends, leading to an appearance on Oprah’s Ultimate Australian Adventure (broadcast to an estimated 10 million viewers), all through the roaring success of the show The Power of Ten, where they brought rock and classical music together, kicking and screaming; creating a sound that is uniquely theirs. It is clear this is a continually evolving group. What was once known as a group of university friends whom banded together for extra beer money during their studies at the Queensland Conservatorium of Music has, powered through 14 years on the international stage, morphing into a troupe of road warriors, respected and adored throughout the world, championing the legacy of the group’s humble beginnings whilst striving forward into the future of the classical cross-over genre. The TEN Tenors respectfully tip their hats to their classical roots and share with audiences unique renditions of the genre’s best love pieces, but they also push the boundaries of what it means to be a ‘tenor’ and to sit in the ‘classical’ genre in today’s world. Taking cues from some of music’s most courageous contemporary artists such as Freddy Mercury and Meatloaf, The TEN, see rock opera as not only a way of keeping their show fresh and reaching new audiences, but appealing to the myriad of musical preferences a ten-piece musical act shares. Amidst incredible international success, this Australian troupe has become known as one of the hardest working touring acts; performing an average of 250 show per year across seven continents, they have sold over 3.5 million concert tickets; have four gold CDs and two platinum; two gold DVDs and one platinum and continually strive to challenge themselves and their audience. Touring like a rock band, the TEN, whose average is 28, and their crew have seen enviable, unique sights from all corners of the globe and have crazy stories to challenge any deviant touring rock band. They are also renowned for their commitment to their fans; meeting their fans after every show for signings as well as all personally interacting on their social media pages, which is a rare and admirable quality for an artist at all these days, let alone one with the gruelling touring schedule of The TEN. Long-serving member of the TEN, Dominic Smith says “So many people, particularly men, turn up to a show, having been dragged by their wives, arms folded, thinking they’re going to watch us croon to the ladies and serve up yet another watery classical-crossover show. Not too far into the show they realise we are a group of down-to-earth Aussie blokes, that have power and guts in our performance and they leave not only pleasantly surprised, but fans themselves.” The group’s Producer, D-J Wendt adds “We like to think audiences come to our show to hear Arias that will give them goose bumps like they have never felt before. With the DOUBLE PLATINUM show, we know they will get that, but we promise to also make you feel like you have just rocked out or been to the best party you have been to in ages”. On the eve of the Australian release of their tenth studio album DOUBLE PLATINUM, The TEN Tenors are set to surprise and delight audience all over their home country and quietly suggest, amongst the new look and new songs – they have many more surprises up their sleeve.