In Conversation with Vanessa Amorosi

In Conversation with Vanessa Amorosi

From Emsolation by Em Rusciano

April 29, 2026 · 37 min · Season 7 · Episode 15

About this episode

Em Rusciano interviews Vanessa Amorosi about her music career and experiences.

Access BONUS eps & other exclusives with Emsolation Extra @ https://emsolation.supercast.com/ See Em's new show 'Addicted to Love' at the Adelaide Cabaret Festival June 5 & 6 & a newly added 3rd show June 7th https://cabaret.adelaidefestivalcentre.com.au/ Get new Emsolation merch for a LIMITED TIME @ https://emrusciano.store/ Back in 2013 Em was one of a selection of celebrities invited to be a part of the Celebrity Grand Prix and one of the celebs Em connected with back then was the one and only Vanessa Amorosi. Vanessa of course exploded onto the Australian music scene in 1999 with her debut ‘Have A Look’, followed by mega-hits in Australia and Europe with ‘Absolutely Everybody’ and ‘Shine.’ Inside Em and Vanessa revisit their first meeting and her performance at the Sydney Olympics opening and closing ceremonies. Em will also try to sell Vanessa on the idea of releasing a burn book album, as well as a death metal and rock album too. We also discuss her work touring and singing the hits of The Eurythmics in place of Annie Lennox with Dave Stewart, her performances at the Proms with a 100 piece orchestra in Germany, and her mad skills at arranging gospel music. They also discuss…

People in this episode

Host: Em Rusciano

Guest: Vanessa Amorosi

Topics covered

  • music
  • celebrity
  • interview
  • performance
  • inspiration

Keywords

  • Vanessa Amorosi
  • Em Rusciano
  • music industry
  • interview
  • performance
  • Eurythmics
  • Shine

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Adelaide Cabaret Festival, The Eurythmics

Books & works: Have A Look, Absolutely Everybody, Shine

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