The world’s leading Fleetwood Mac show is coming to Penrith with the approval of Mick Fleetwood in tow.
Seventh Wonder – led by Bloom – will perform the entire ‘Rumours’ album alongside other hits in a masterful production that will captivate fans.
“Unlike Fleetwood Mac, we actually get along. It’s polar opposites to the band I suppose,” Bloom described the relationship of the Seventh Wonder bandmates.
“When they were recording the ‘Rumours’ album, they were barely speaking to each other, whereas we’re having so much fun together on stage. We have a lot of banter and we bring the audience in and it’s heaps of fun.
“I love leading that couple of hours of escapism and nostalgia.”
Although there’s no squabbling between Seventh Wonder bandmates, one thing the bands have in common is Dennis Dunstan, Fleetwood Mac’s former manager.
“The fact that we have him managing us with his vision and guiding us with our show adds a layer of authenticity. It makes us feel directly connected to the band, and Mick Fleetwood has heard our recording and given his tick of approval as well,” Bloom exclaimed.
“I was sitting on my couch when we got that message from Mick Fleetwood and he said he loved it. That was surreal, and it still is. I’m so glad he loves the orchestrated versions that we have created.”
The show features world-class musicians performing alongside the exquisite orchestral strings from the Sydney Pops Orchestra to celebrate the beloved tracks brought to life almost 50 years ago.
“I don’t know what it is about music from the ‘70s and ‘80s that was so real and raw,” Bloom shared her thoughts on the timeless tracks.
“I’m not sure what connects to people on such deep levels, but I think the nostalgic feeling of listening to the music of way-back-when gives people a feeling of familiarity and security and safety.”
The singer does her part to emphasise that feeling.
“One of my favourite parts of being a performer is entering the room when it’s empty and then filling it with all those beautiful songs and memories and sing-alongs and beautiful energy with the audience,” Bloom explained.
“This music is so powerful and it takes people back and it makes them cry and it connects them with special moments in their lives.
“The songs are really emotionally-driven and I take my job very seriously and my audience never leaves a show without feeling anything. You feel all emotions at one of my shows.”
If you have any reservations about seeing the show, keep the words of Mick Fleetwood in mind: “On first hearing Seventh Wonder Orchestrated… it gave me goosebumps. Really spooky good!”
Tickets are expected to sell quickly given the popularity of the group.
Book a ticket to see Seventh Wonder at EVAN Theatre on March 14 at 8pm. Tickets are available on the Panthers Penrith website.
