More than four decades after their iconic performance at Woodstock, music legends Crosby, Stills & Nash continue to captivate audiences. Their first Melbourne show of the 2012 Australian tour sold out quickly, prompting McManus Entertainment to add a second show on Friday, March 30, 2012, at the Palais Theatre.
Andrew McManus, the mastermind behind McManus Entertainment, has every reason to be pleased. After securing Whitney Houston for one of the most anticipated tours of 2010, McManus has solidified his reputation as a top-tier concert promoter. This isn't his first major success; in 2004, he brought Fleetwood Mac back to Australia after a 15-year hiatus, a move that put his company on the map.
At 48, McManus is a self-made impresario whose career began with a hotel management course in Queensland in the early 1980s. He later moved to New South Wales, where he played rugby with the Warringah Rugby Club. His big break came in 1985 when he met Chrissy Amphlett, lead singer of the Divinyls, and managed the band until 1997. This experience laid the foundation for his future success.
Under McManus' banner, more than 100 international acts have toured, including KISS, Blondie, Suzi Quatro, The Beach Boys, and Kelly Clarkson. His ability to secure top talent has made him one of the top four promoters in Australia. In 2005, he even managed Pavarotti's farewell tour, showcasing his versatility.
McManus likens the art of securing deals to hunting. "Each year, you chase that next big deal or artist who's becoming available," he says. Despite his success, he admits to feeling nervous, especially after a loss. "You spend more time on market research and over-analyze the deal, but it ultimately comes down to your gut feeling."
2008 was a significant year for McManus, both professionally and personally. He married Perth lawyer Jacqueline O'Sullivan, a highly intelligent, straight-talking feminist with an impressive resume that includes Amnesty International and the United Nations. The couple's whirlwind courtship and subsequent marriage surprised even Jacqueline.
Jacqueline moved to Melbourne with her three-year-old son, Hunter, and took on the role of interior designer for their Toorak mansion. Despite her new responsibilities, she remains a lawyer at heart. "I'm not an interior designer or home-maker; I'm a lawyer," she asserts.
The McManus home is still a work in progress, but Jacqueline has embraced her new role. "People in Melbourne have been more open-armed and welcoming," she says. McManus shares his wife's sense of fun and admits that meeting and marrying her has helped him mellow.
Despite his newfound balance, McManus remains focused on bringing McManus Entertainment to the international stage. "Nothing will stop him," Jacqueline says. "He can be hit by an elephant and get up to see another day."
Andrew McManus' journey from hotel management to becoming one of Australia's top concert promoters is a testament to his hard work and determination. With a supportive family and a relentless drive, the future looks bright for McManus and his company.
This article originally featured in Melbourne Weekly Magazine, December 2009. Written by Rick Molinsky.
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