As Taylor Swift’s electrifying Australian performances continue to reverberate through the hearts of fans, Swifties across the nation are eagerly securing tickets for Reputation: The Ultimate Taylor Swift Show, presented by The Voice sensations Ella & Sienna.
The dynamic duo, hailed for their remarkable talent on Rita Ora’s Top 6, unveiled their tour dates just days before the announcement of Swift’s tour, ensuring that the Taylor party rages on across Australia.
“We have an incredible full band and do our own twist on the songs,” said Ella, 21.
“As well as playing all the hits, we take inspiration from her live performances and intros from stadium tours and ceremonies like the Grammys.
“We don’t think of the show as a tribute in the traditional sense because we’re not attempting to impersonate her. The show is more of a celebration, just one huge party, where all the Swifties can get together and rock out to all of our favourite songs.
“While we still play all of the hits, we make sure to add some more deep cut tracks and mashups with our own twist.”
Infusing their setlist with deep cuts and inventive mashups, Ella & Sienna promise a fresh interpretation of Swift’s catalog while paying homage to her signature style and stage presence.
Hailing from Adelaide, the singer-songwriters embarked on a pilgrimage to Swift’s Sydney show and recently journeyed to Nashville, immersing themselves in Taylor-esque fashion and honing their craft at Liz Rose’s studio.
Rose, celebrated for her collaborations with Swift, including the Grammy-winning White Horse, offered invaluable insights to the duo.
“We also have the full outfits and take inspiration from seeing what her fans and everyone else wears to her tours, and even have a suitcase containing only cowboy boots – we must have about 20 pairs!” laughed Sienna, 19.
Inspired by their successful Taylor Swift tribute concert at last year’s Adelaide Fringe Festival, Ella & Sienna returned to the stage to captivate a sold-out audience earlier this month.
Even their male bandmates, including Freddie Bailey, 19, who also featured on The Voice and impressed Keith Urban, have embraced the Swiftie spirit.
Bailey, now a fervent fan, joins the band on lead guitar, having shared the stage with Urban during a jam session on his hit song Wild Hearts.
“The boys love music from all different genres but we’ve definitely converted them, and now they’re huge Swifties like us!’ Sienna said.
The tour dates for Ella & Sienna’s Reputation: The Ultimate Taylor Swift Show are:
18 APRIL: Sydney, NSW – The Factory Theatre
19 APRIL: Gosford, NSW – Drifters Wharf
20 APRIL: Coffs Harbour, NSW – Hoey Moey
3 MAY: Perth, WA – Milk Bar
4 MAY: Bunbury, WA – The Prince Of Wales Hotel
10 MAY: Belgrave, VIC – Sooki Lounge
11 MAY: Geelong, VIC – The Barwon Club
12 MAY: Castlemaine, VIC – Theatre Royal
17 MAY: Wollongong, NSW – WAVES Wollongong
18 MAY: Canberra, ACT – Kambri at ANU
30 MAY: Brisbane, QLD – The Zoo
31 MAY: Gold Coast, QLD – The Coolangatta Hotel
1 JUN: Sunshine Coast QLD – Norton Music
7 JUN: Hobart – Altar
8 JUN: Launceston – The Royal Oak Hotel
21 JUN: Townsville, QLD – The Mansfield
22 JUN: Cairns, QLD – The Jack
