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The Recording Studio

Season 1

2019 · 10 episodes

  1. 1. John Hanley and Aimee O'Neil

    2019-04-16

    John Hanley, a Motor Neurone Disease sufferer records a time capsule for his wife. And opera student Aimee surprises her grandad with a performance of a song that his mother performed in an era gone by.

  2. 2. The Church Family and Maddie Newton

    2019-04-23

    The Church family perform a bluegrass classic for their grandfather who has never recorded any of his music. And Maddie Newton performs a heart-felt tribute to everyone at the Sydney Children's Hospital.

  3. 3. Shirley Brayton and Kristian Zorino

    2019-04-30

    Guy Sebastian brings to life a song written by a mother's son that died before she could hear it. And drag queen Kristian Zorino performs a stripped down version of a classic for his wedding day to his boyfriend Russell.

  4. 4. Toni Lamond and Sam Sargood

    2019-05-07

    Australian TV royalty Toni Lamond performs a signature song she never recorded during her illustrious career. And country boy Sam Sargood leaves his remote cattle-farm to travel to the big smoke to record a song.

  5. 5. Noel, Chloe and Torry, Tony

    2019-05-14

    A Dementia crooner Noel O'Brien records a rat pack classic for his family. Tony Smith records a personal tribute with his sisters as a homage to their father. And Chloe and Torry record a lullaby for their unborn child.

  6. 6. Mutitjulu Band and Connor Sharpe

    2019-05-21

    Connor Sharpe records a song with help from singing icon Katie Noonan for the football coach that saved his life. And out of the indigenous community Mutitjulu based in Uluru, comes a desert reggae band.

  7. 7. Ukestra, Kate Begbie, Adam Bowes

    2019-05-28

    The studios are taken over by a 'Ukestra' (Ukulele Orchestras) celebrating community. Kate records a song for her eldest child who has an undiagnosed illness. And double amputee Adam surprises his bride to be with a song.

  8. 8. Anna and Lucinda / James Emmanuel

    2019-06-04

    Anna who has down syndrome and best friend Lucinda rock the recording studio with their version of a Taylor Swift classic. And James thanks a unique teacher for encouraging his musical talents and diversity.

  9. 9. Victoria and Celeste/Blood Donor Choir

    2019-06-11

    A mother and daughter want to record a song for their Navy XO husband and father to listen to while he's away at sea. And a choir made up of parents and Red Cross workers, give a thank you gift for a life-long blood donor.

  10. 10. Chezhan/Josh/Sam

    2019-06-18

    Victim of bullying, Chezahn creates an anthem to inspire other victims. Rural firefighting volunteer Sam gets nominated to record a song by his community. And special needs teacher Josh uses the power of music to heal.

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