Alan Fletcher: Television Icon and musician Alan Fletcher to perform in Adelaide
Alan Fletcher is known to Australian television audiences as the actor who played the legendary Dr Karl Kennedy in the drama Neighbours for 31 years. As a musician Alan has also fronted the very successful rock band Waiting Room for 15 years before commencing a career in Alternative Country and Folk music in 2020.
“My band Waiting Room played a weekly residency in Melbourne for many years and toured the UK eight times. I have continued that live tradition in music with three UK tours of my Alt-Country music partnered with the release of two albums.”
Alan Fletcher
For the first time Alan will bring his unique storytelling music to Adelaide in July 2026. Alan appears along with his musical partner Jennifer Hansen and accompanist Riley Catherall on July 12 at The Wheatsheaf Hotel, Thebarton.
Songs from the Back of a Rusty Ute
Presented by Ubersavvy Music
Songs from the Back of a Rusty Ute is a touring concert that features Melbourne musicians Alan Fletcher and Jennifer Hansen showcasing their unique Alternative Country/ Folk music. Accompanied by the incredibly talented Riley Catherall, Fletch and Jen promise a lively, fun show that will put a huge smile on your face and, very likely, bring a tear to your eye.
Alan Fletcher has worked as an actor and musician for more than 45 years in Australia and the United Kingdom. As an actor, Alan is a household name because of his portrayal of Dr Karl Kennedy for 30 years on the iconic Australian drama Neighbours. Alan performed as a front man for Melbourne rock band Waiting Room for more than 15 years.
In 2020 Alan, with life partner Jennifer Hansen, moved into the Americana/ Alt-Country and Folk world. Collaborating with producers Lachlan Bryan and Damian Cafarella Alan’s releases include the EP ‘Dispatches in 2023, an album ‘The Point’ in 2024 and his latest album ‘Back to School’ in February 2026. Jen released her EP of six songs Walk the Wire in 2025. In Summer 2024 Jen and Alan toured the UK with a full band, playing 20 sell-out dates in venues the length and breadth of the country, including a performance at the prestigious Kendal Calling Festival in Lowther.
In 2025 Alan’s band played 34 dates throughout the UK and Ireland playing to thousands of enthusiastic supporters and Americana music fans and in 2026 their UK tour will exceed 40 dates.
The Wheatsheaf Hotel
Thebarton
Sunday July 12, 2026 at 4pm
https://alanfletcher.net
