A very special Father’s Day for Normie at Twin Towns
Normie Rowe – The Story So Far, performing live with his band at Twin Towns on Father’s Day.
Some performances stay with you long after the final note.
Sunday 6 September at Twin Towns was certainly one of them, with a full house celebrating Normie – The Story So Far on Father’s Day.
It was an afternoon of music, memories, laughter and stories from a career spanning more than six decades — but one very special moment made this show truly unforgettable.
A new generation takes the stage
Normie’s 16-year-old granddaughter Zali made her debut performance alongside her grandfather, joining him for a magical duet of The Prayer ((Céline Dion and Andrea Bocelli)).
It was a heartwarming moment — and a particularly poignant one for Normie. After a lifetime spent on stages around Australia and the world, sharing the spotlight with his granddaughter was something altogether different.
The audience embraced them both, making the performance one of the afternoon’s most memorable moments.
And what better Father’s Day gift could there be?
Normie Rowe with his 16-year-old granddaughter Zali during their debut duet of *The Prayer* at Twin Towns on Father’s Day.
A very special guest
The afternoon also featured a very special guest — Tony “Velvet Waters” Worsley, one of the great Australian singers of the 1960s.
Tony and Normie were once regarded as rivals during the heady days of Australian pop, when both were young performers making their mark on the charts and on stages around the country.
Fast forward more than six decades and the rivalry has long since disappeared, replaced by a genuine friendship and mutual respect.
L–R Tony Worsley, Graeme “Trotta” Trottman, Normie Rowe, Gil Matthews, Steve Kelson, Joe Delande, Christian Dunham.
Great musicians, great mates
A show like this is only as good as the musicians behind it.
The Playboys flew up from Melbourne, with Gil Matthews on guitar, Steve Kelson as musical director and on keyboards, and Graeme “Trotta” Trottman on drums, bringing their wonderful musicianship and long-standing musical connection with Normie.
“Trotta”, the original drummer for The Playboys, performing live at Twin Towns.
They were joined by talented local musicians Joe Delande on percussion and Christian Dunham on bass, adding a terrific local flavour to the band.
Together, they delivered the energy and musical chemistry that carried the afternoon from the big favourites to the quieter, more intimate moments.
A big thank you to The Playboys for making the journey north, and to Joe and Christian for joining the band and making Father’s Day at Twin Towns such a memorable occasion.
Normie Rowe – The Story So Far, performing live with The Playboys at Twin Towns on Father’s Day.
And the story continues…
The Twin Towns show may be over, but The Story So Far is far from finished.
Normie now heads south for a series of upcoming performances across South Australia, NSW and Victoria:
- 23 September 2026
Sir Robert Helpmann Theatre, Mount Gambier SA - 26 September 2026
Goolwa Centenary Hall, Goolwa SA - 27 September 2026
Princeton Club, Burnside Ballroom, Tusmore SA - 7 November 2026
Riverstone Schofields Memorial Club, Riverstone NSW - 8 November 2026
Canterbury Leagues Club, Belmore NSW - 10 November 2026
Mansfield Golf Club, Mansfield VIC - 13 November 2026
Oakleigh Carnegie RSL, Oakleigh VIC - 15 November 2026
West Gippsland Arts Centre, Warragul VIC
See all show details and ticket information
The Story So Far isn’t simply a concert. It is a celebration of an extraordinary Australian musical life — the hits, the stories, the unexpected twists and turns, the friendships and, most importantly, the music that continues to bring people together.
And now there is another beautiful chapter to add to the story:
A grandfather. A granddaughter. One unforgettable song.
The story continues.
Photography: Jose Tavares Photography
