Surprise Performance Just Dropped: The Aurora Renaissance Ball Artist Lineup Has Arrived!
The stage is set, the lights are dimming, and we’re thrilled to unveil the stunning lineup of performers gracing this year’s Aurora Renaissance Ball.
This iconic night of rainbow celebration and community power will feature artists who bring glamour, grace, and electric energy to the stage. Whether you’re here for operatic brilliance, bold burlesque, or late-night beats, this year’s entertainment promises unforgettable moments.
Meet the stars joining us at the Aurora Renaissance Ball:
Angela Hogan (she/her)
Angela Hogan is a much-lauded Sydney-based mezzo-soprano, whose vocal range and striking performances have earned her a reputation as one of Australia’s most diverse and powerful performers. Now with Opera Australia, Angela has performed in such acclaimed roles as Madame De La Haltière in Cendrillon, Flora Bervoix in La Traviata, as Frugola, La Zia Principessa and La Ciesca in Il Trittico, and as Carmen in Carmen, where she has won the attention of critics.
Courtesy of Opera Australia
Thomas Johnson (he/him)
One of Australia’s most highly-skilled and experienced opera repetiteurs and art song recitalists, Thomas Victor Johnson returned to Sydney in 2023 after four seasons at the Staatsoper Unter den Linden in Berlin where he worked regularly with world-renowned opera conductors and singers. Appearing regularly with Opera Australia and the Sydney Symphony Orchestra, he also holds a teaching position at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music and presents recitals and masterclasses both within Australia and internationally.
Courtesy of Opera Australia
Mama Medusa (she/they)
Mama Medusa is a voluptuous vixen ready to turn you to stone. Known for going from slow and sultry to dangerous and daring within a second, there’s never a dull moment with this creature. Mama Medusa also runs and manages their own burlesque / movement courses, highlighting moving your body in its own power and spreading that across themed performance troupe, act and skill development classes, floor work and chair work courses.
DJ Charlie Villas (she/they)
Charlie Villas is a renowned DJ, music curator, event producer and fashionista, celebrated for her dynamic sets that blend genres and take dance floors on a journey. Originally from the Philippines, she now splits her time in the stunning Blue Mountains and Newtown, Sydney’s beating heart of creativity, counterculture and community. As co-producer of Club Sandwich, a queer strip club and performance night, Charlie continues to champion the QTIPOC community. In 2025, she headlined Sydney Mardi Gras events, and last year, curated the official festival mix for Apple Music with “Kiki with ChaCha.”
SUPRISE PERFORMANCE ANNOUNCED: Cast of TITANIQUE
What do you get when you join the music of Celine Dion and the eleven-time Oscar®-winning film Titanic? You get TITANÍQUE, a musical celebration that turns one of the greatest love stories of all time into a hysterical and joyful party aboard the Ship of Dreams.
Now playing at The Grand Electric, Surry Hills. Must close June 22!
Can’t make it to the ball? Get your tickets here
Be Part of the Renaissance – From Anywhere
Can’t make it? Whether or not you’re attending the Aurora Ball, there are exciting ways to get involved and support LGBTQIA+ communities across Australia.
The Renaissance Raffle and Silent Auction are now live, offering incredible prizes and once-in-a-lifetime experiences! From luxury getaways to exclusive items and curated bundles, it’s your chance to treat yourself while powering meaningful change!
The auction and raffle are open to the public and close on Friday 7 June.
Exclusive Pre-Orders for Ticketholders
If you’re joining us at the Ball, your Aurora experience begins now.
Ticketholders can:
Pre-order Veuve Clicquot from the Clicquot Champagne Bar to have it ready at your table
Secure the limited-edition “IT’S GIVING” fan, designed exclusively for this year’s guests
Pre-order now to plan your perfect dancefloor moment… or live spontaneously and grab yours at the event!
Final Tickets Remaining
The Aurora Renaissance Ball is more than an event — it’s a celebration of community, courage and connection. Proceeds from the evening support the future of LGBTQIA+ organisations through Rainbow Giving’s national grantmaking program.
Tickets close midnight Sunday, and only a handful remain.
Secure your ticket now and join us for a night of generosity, glamour.
