The Recording Studio
In this moving series everyday Australians are given the chance of a lifetime: to professionally record a song. They must overcome their fears and realise their dreams, so they can give the gift of a song to someone special.
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Ep 1John Hanley and Aimee O'Neil
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.
Ep 2The Church Family and Maddie Newton
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.
Ep 3Shirley Brayton and Kristian Zorino
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.
Ep 4Toni Lamond and Sam Sargood
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.
Ep 5Noel, Chloe and Torry, Tony
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.
Ep 6Mutitjulu Band and Connor Sharpe
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.
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