# Rohan Watts fronts '80s tribute to Huey Lewis and the News

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**Event:** Have You Heard the News? – the Music of Huey Lewis by Rohan Wat  
**Tickets:** https://www.trybooking.com/au/event/1465039  
**Published:** 27 October 2026  
**Author:** Markus Hamence  
**Source:** https://onyourmarkus.au/rohan-watts/

Rohan Watts fronts Have You Heard the News?, a tribute to Huey Lewis and the News featuring high-energy performances of '80s hits including The Power of Love, Hip to Be Square, and I Want a New Drug. The show celebrates the infectious energy and chart-topping anthems that defined the era.

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The unmistakable sound of Huey Lewis and the News is heading south, with Adelaide's Have You Heard The News? The Music of Huey Lewis taking the stage at The Arts Centre, Port Noarlunga, on Saturday 28 November at 8pm.

![Singer in bright red jacket performing at microphone with '80s tribute show promotional text overlaid.](https://media.onyourmarkus.au/admin/2026/10/26632988-30ac-48cb-9bf3-6fb5b183bb67.jpg)

Fronted by award-winning Adelaide performer Rohan Watts and backed by his talented live band, the show celebrates one of the biggest hitmakers of the 1980s, with classics including The Power of Love, Hip to Be Square, Stuck With You, If This Is It, I Want a New Drug and The Heart of Rock & Roll.

The concert comes in a milestone year for Huey Lewis and the News, marking 40 years since the release of their multi-platinum album Fore!. Released in 1986, the album delivered some of the band's most enduring hits, including Stuck With You, Jacob's Ladder and Hip to Be Square, cementing their place in pop-rock history.

“We're definitely leaning into the anniversary of Fore!, because those songs are such a big part of the soundtrack of the 80s,” says Watts. “But there's so much more to Huey Lewis and the News than the big radio hits. They've got an incredible catalogue of music, and we've got a great live band to bring those songs to life.”

Following its Adelaide Fringe debut in 2025 and return season in 2026, Have You Heard The News? brings its infectious mix of rock, pop, soul and rhythm and blues to Port Noarlunga for a night of live music, nostalgia and plenty of audience participation.

Rather than relying on impersonation or parody, the production celebrates the songs, arrangements and musicianship that made Huey Lewis and the News one of the most popular bands of their era.

“One of the things I love about this music is how well it works live,” says Watts. “The songs are great, the arrangements are fantastic, and there's a real sense of fun about the whole thing. We want people singing along, getting involved and having a brilliant night out.”

From the Back to the Future anthem The Power of Love to the infectious grooves of I Want a New Drug, audiences can expect a concert packed with familiar favourites, a few surprises and the unmistakable sound of a great live band.

[Watch on YouTube](https://youtu.be/THOcCySfPEA?si=pzK8YjTpG5KChCtN)

Get ready to relive the unforgettable sounds of the ‘80s with Have You Heard the News? – The Music of Huey Lewis.

This dynamic tribute show, led by powerhouse vocalist Rohan Watts, celebrates the timeless music of Huey Lewis and the News with an authentic, high-energy performance.

For over 40 years the world has danced to hits like The Power of Love and Back in Time - songs synonymous with the beloved film Back to the Future. Huey Lewis and The News are truly a band that defined a generation with infectious energy and chart-topping anthems.

Featuring fan favourites like Hip to Be Square, If This Is It, and I Want a New Drug, this show transports audiences “Back in Time” for a night of nostalgia, fun, and finds The Heart of Rock & Roll.

**[Follow Rohan Watts online](https://www.rohanwatts.com/)**

![Tribute band performs on stage in bright pink and purple lighting, with audience members seated in foreground watching the live performance.](https://media.onyourmarkus.au/admin/2026/10/db1733fa-1a38-4d96-94e0-a584af8f64af.jpg)

![Man in red blazer and sunglasses posed against white brick wall for Huey Lewis tribute concert promotional poster.](https://media.onyourmarkus.au/admin/2026/10/fa2cd1c8-670a-45c6-9647-3888b905c192.jpg)