Leo Sayer
We are thrilled to welcome Internationally acclaimed singer-songwriter Leo Sayer to this year’s Carols stage. Leo has been captivating audiences for more than five decades with his unique voice, heartfelt songwriting, and energetic stage presence. Born in Sussex, England, Leo’s career took off in the early 1970s with his breakthrough hit The Show Must Go On. From there, he went on to achieve worldwide success with classics including Long Tall Glasses, Moonlighting, You Make Me Feel Like Dancing — which earned him a Grammy Award for R&B Song of the Year — and the global No.1 ballad When I Need You.
With over 20 hit singles and 17 studio albums, Leo has sold millions of records and built a reputation as both a chart-topping artist and a dynamic live performer, headlining concerts on every continent. Alongside his recording success, he has appeared on countless television specials, collaborating with icons such as Julie Andrews, Tina Turner, The Muppets, Bing Crosby, Phil Collins, and many more.
Now proudly based in Australia, Leo continues to write, record, and perform with the same passion and energy that first launched his career more than 50 years ago. His music remains as enduring as ever, proving that for Leo Sayer, The Show Must Go On.