Queens of Soul: The Legacy 

Doors 6pm
Show 7pm

For one night only, award-winning soulstress Claire Fahie returns from Sydney to her hometown stage at The Ellington Jazz Club, Perth, for a spectacular celebration of Soul.

Following a sold-out FRINGE WORLD debut in 2025 and ★★★★★ reviews, Claire and her phenomenal 9-piece band invite you to experience an unforgettable evening of soul classics, exquisite harmonies, and powerful horns.

Journey through the golden age of soul with iconic anthems like Midnight Train to Georgia, It’s a Man’s Man’s World, and RESPECT – all delivered with the rich vocals and heartfelt soul that define Claire’s unmistakable sound.

Joined by vocal powerhouse Jordan Anthony and sassy soul sensation Sharni Cumming, brace yourself for an exceptional tribute to the soul legends, each song infused with storytelling that brings the lives, passions, and legacies of these icons to life.

“As much as soul music is fabulous on record, nothing beats hearing it played live in a hot, packed club, with a 9pc band revelling in the moment to put all their love and passion for the music into every note.” – ★★★★★ Fringefeed

“Saturday night at The Ellington Jazz Club was nothing short of electric, as Queens of Soul delivered a powerhouse performance that had the sold-out crowd dancing from start to finish.” – ★★★★ Fringefeed

“Fahie’s vocal prowess was on full display as she effortlessly navigated an eclectic setlist that spanned the likes of Aretha Franklin, Nina Simone, Grace Knight, Adele, Carole King, and even the Eurythmics. Her range was stunning, and the emotional depth she brought to each song was palpable.” – ★★★★ Fringefeed

Who’s in the band?

Vocals – Claire Fahie

Drums – Alex Barker

Bass – Tommi Flamenco 

Piano – Norberto Flamenco

Guitar – Jarrad Van Dort 

Trumpet – Sam Timmerman 

Saxophone – Jeremy Trezona 

Vocals – Jordan Anthony 

Vocals – Sharni Cumming 

About the artist: 

Claire Fahie is an award-winning jazz, blues, and soul artist renowned for her powerhouse vocals and dynamic performances. After earning a Bachelor of Music from the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts, Claire honed her craft as the resident vocalist at Mandarin Oriental’s 5-star Jazz & Blues Club in Hong Kong. Now based in Sydney and working as Associate Producer at Sydney Opera House, Claire continues to captivate global audiences with acclaimed shows Queen of Soul: The Music of Aretha Franklin and Studio 54: One Night Only!. Described as “poised, sassy, and soulful” Claire draws influence from icons like Aretha Franklin and Eva Cassidy, earning 5-star reviews for her electrifying performances.