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Casey Donovan

This is Me

Beloved for her powerhouse vocals and undeniable stage presence, Casey Donovan is set to embark on an expansive national tour across Australia in 2026. Known as the Queen of New Year’s Eve, Casey has fast become one of Australia’s leading ladies of musical theatre and a treasured household name.

The “THIS IS ME” Concert Tour will showcase an electrifying mix of Casey’s most iconic performances. Fans can expect to hear Australian Idol classics, showstoppers from hit musicals like The Sapphires, We Will Rock You, Chicago, 9 To 5, & Juliet, and Sister Act. The setlist will also include favorites from her acclaimed ABC TV New Year’s Eve and Australia Day performances, as well as Donna Summer hits featured in her 2025 tour with Marcia Hines. Casey will also debut some brand-new original songs live for the first time.

At just 16 years old, Casey made history as the youngest winner of Australian Idol globally. Over the past two decades, she has transformed from a shy teenager into an inspiring singer, songwriter, actor, host, author, mentor, and role model. Her resilience and authenticity have earned her a cross-generational fanbase and established her as a symbol of strength, perseverance, and passion.

Casey's impressive career includes winning two major reality shows—Australian Idol and I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here. She is a multi-award-winning and nominated artist, with an ARIA #1 single and multiple platinum certifications. Her extensive theatre credits performing to an audience in excess of 2 Million and span iconic productions, such as The Sapphires, As You Like It, The Flowerchildren, Opera Yarrabah, Rent, We Will Rock You, Chicago, 9 to 5 The Musical, & Juliet, Sister Act The Musical and more recently Kimberly Akimbo, having performed to over 2 million people in theatres.

On screen, she’s captivated audiences through TV roles and appearances in Streetsmart (SBS), How To Stay Married (Network 10), What Does Australia Really Think? (SBS), and as a host for the NAIDOC Awards (ABC TV). She was also a finalist in Eurovision: Australia Decides and authored the empowering memoir, "Big, Beautiful & Sexy." Her mindfulness podcast "The Space" has surpassed three million downloads on Nova Entertainment.

A proud Gumbaynggirr and Dunghutti First Nations artist, Casey is a passionate advocate for literacy and music. She serves as an ambassador for the Australian Literacy & Numeracy Foundation for Children, Support Act, RUOK , Camp Quality and AusMusic T-Shirt Day.

Don’t miss this chance to experience the powerful voice and incredible journey of Casey Donovan live on stage in 2026.