WITH multiple ARIA and Helpmann awards under his belt, David Campbell could be on his way to an Oscar.
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The Sydney-based entertainer, who cohosts Mornings on the Nine Network alongside Sonia Kruger, is taking his stage presence to the silver screen.
His latest Top 40 album David Campbell Sings John Bucchino recorded live at Hayes Theatre Co will be played at selected cinemas across Australia in September.
Ballarat residents will have the chance to watch his acclaimed performance at Regent Cinemas.
The Australian television and radio icon teamed up with long term friend John Bucchino to sing the Broadway composer's renowned classics.
It marks Campbell's first endeavour as an independent artist.
He said the small project had cast a wide net, jumping to number one on the jazz album charts, mixing with the ARIA Top 10 Australian Artists and infiltrating iTunes in America.
"John had a limited time in Australia and had to get back to New York so we couldn't do as an extensive tour as I would normally do," he told The Courier.
"We had the idea of recording something for posterity, a DVD release or clips on the internet.
"I didn't think it would get to cinemas, it's crazy."
Campbell said cinema was a comfortable, affordable and accessible option that did not exclude residents outside capital cities.
"People will have the chance to view some of the better live performances, not part of a tour of 50 shows where people might be tired or rundown," he said.
"And they can eat all the popcorn they want and I won't hear them," he joked.
Campbell said the film provided rare insight into the two performers and would appeal to a broad demographic of people, from fans to music and cinema buffs.
"John's songs have so much humanity and universality ... his music has this emotional connection that people can relate to," he said.
Campbell said he still preferred performing to a live audience but would always be proud of his cinema debut.
"I'm not sure I'll have Hugh Jackman quaking in his boots anytime soon," he laughed.
David Campbell Sings John Bucchino will screen at Ballarat's Regent Cinemas on Lydiard Street from 7pm on September 10 and 10.30am on September 11.
Visit http://www.regententertainment.com.au/Movie/David-Campbell-Sings-John-Bucchino to purchase tickets.
