# The Way We Were: Melinda Schneider channels Streisand's legacy

**Interview** — On Your Markus  
**Published:** 6 August 2026  
**Author:** Markus Hamence  
**Source:** https://onyourmarkus.au/interview/melinda-schneider/

Melinda Schneider performs Barbra Streisand's greatest hits from Broadway, film and the charts in The Way We Were, backed by a live band, vocalists and string ensemble. The concert event channels Streisand's legacy through songs and stories that defined an era.

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INTERVIEW: **The Jungle Room** with **Melinda Schneider** and **Markus Hamence**

[Watch on YouTube](https://youtu.be/DrSSD1r6Lu0)

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Celebrate the timeless music of **Barbra Streisand** in *The Way We Were* - a dazzling new concert event starring award-winning singer-songwriter **Melinda Schneider**.

Backed by a live band, vocalists, and string ensemble, Melinda performs Streisand’s greatest hits from Broadway, film, and the charts.

More than a tribute, *The Way We Were* is a heartfelt journey through the songs and stories that defined an era. Relive the magic, emotion, and power of one of the world’s most extraordinary performers in this unforgettable celebration of music, legacy, and inspiration.

**[Tickets](https://melindaschneider.com/shows)**

[Watch on YouTube](https://youtu.be/GYlalpLgdzc?si=ZxV4wW2p5uD4HqSH)

**About Melinda Schneider**

Melinda Schneider is one of Australia’s most enduring and beloved entertainers. A multi-award-winning singer-songwriter, live performer and storyteller, Melinda has spent more than 40 years captivating audiences across music, theatre and television.

Beginning her life on stage at just three years old, Melinda has gone on to release 14 albums and receive six CMAA Golden Guitars, cementing her place as a leading voice in Australian music. Her rich career spans country, cabaret, theatre and contemporary performance, with her songs recorded by artists including John Farnham, Olivia Newton-John and Paul Kelly.

A natural performer and passionate interpreter of song, Melinda has enjoyed major touring success, including her acclaimed theatre show *DORIS, Doris Day – So Much More Than the Girl Next Door*. Beyond the stage, she is the CEO and founder of Mpower Records, a sought-after keynote speaker, female empowerment activist, fashion designer and former Dancing With The Stars contestant.

**[Follow Melinda Schneider on Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/MelindaSchneider)**

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