TINA ARENA PORTRAIT UNVEILED, NEW MUSIC, NEW LABEL & ANNOUNCES MAJOR 50TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATIONS!
TINA ARENA PORTRAIT UNVEILED, NEW MUSIC, NEW LABEL & ANNOUNCES MAJOR 50TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATIONS!
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On Friday evening (September 5) Australia’s most enduring and beloved musical icon, Tina Arena was honoured in Canberra by the National Portrait Gallery, who unveiled a newly commissioned portrait by acclaimed photographer Georges Antoni. The striking diptych images capture Tina’s unmistakable presence, strength and character, celebrating her extraordinary 50-year contribution to music and culture both at home and abroad.
As part of the evening, Tina Arena surprised guests with an intimate live performance, premiering two striking reinterpretations: Max Q’s “Way of the World” and New Order’s “True Faith.” She was joined on stage by her collaborators, ARIA Award-winning producer Francois Tétaz (Gotye, Kimbra) and acclaimed pianist-composer Luke Howard (Royal Ballet, Lior). Both tracks will feature on her forthcoming EP, the inaugural release on her newly launched imprint, POSITIVE DREAM Records.
It marks an ambitious and exciting new era titled TINA 5.0 – a celebration of her 50 years in music and performance. Spanning 2026 and 2027, TINA 5.0 will include:
· A series of domestic and international tours.
· The forthcoming new EP and other upcoming releases.
· A deeply personal documentary chronicling her life and career.
Tina Arena shares, “It’s hard to believe it’s been fifty years since I first stepped into the spotlight at just eight years old as a contestant on Young Talent Time. To have that journey honoured by the National Portrait Gallery is incredibly special. But what excites me most is that there is still so much more to come. This next artistic chapter is about freedom, creativity and sharing my truth and experiences on my own terms and want my beautiful loyal fans to celebrate with me”.
With a career spanning chart-topping hits, award-winning albums and unforgettable live performances, Tina Arena continues to inspire generations of fans around the world. TINA 5.0 will cement her legacy as one of Australia’s most powerful voices and storytellers, while heralding an exciting future filled with music, passion and possibility
