The promenade overlooks the River Torrens and connects King William Road and the Riverbank Footbridge, linking Festival Theatre and Dunstan Playhouse, providing an interesting way to access to all venues.
For each year, three stars are added to the walkway. In addition to the public choice, two more stars are selected by Adelaide Festival Centre Trust (AFCT) and a panel of arts critics. Past recipients include Roy Orbison, Cold Chisel, Olivia Newton-John, Dame Edna Everage, Hugo Weaving, Cate Blanchett, Tim Minchin, Paul Kelly, Guy Sebastian and Kate Ceberano.
The public vote is hotly contested every year. Thank you to the thousands of Australians who voted online for their favourite Adelaide Festival Centre performers. Also, many thanks to the arts panel for their industry knowledge in awarding the prestigious Critics’ Choice star, and Adelaide Festival Centre staff for their passionate debates in awarding the distinguished AFCT Choice.
2024 Winners
Zep BoysPublic Vote
Zeppelin Soars Again
Australia’s leading Led Zeppelin cover band, South Australian music legends Zep Boys have received the Walk of Fame Public Choice star for their performance in Zeppelin Soars Again.
“I am overwhelmed with gratitude and humility for this wonderful recognition. Being a born and bred South Australian, this inclusion on the Walk of Fame fills me with pride. This is such a special acknowledgement and to know that we will have a permanent presence alongside the venue where we have played so often is awesome. Thank you so much. Rock on!”
— Zep Boys front man Vince Contarino
Justine ClarkeCritics' Choice
Julia
The 2024 Walk of Fame Critics Choice star went to Australian stage and screen luminary Justine Clarke, for her acclaimed performance in Sydney Theatre Company’s Julia.
“I’m absolutely humbled to be added to the great list of names that line the Festival Centre promenade and truly grateful to those who voted and to the wonderful South Australian audiences.”
— Justine Clarke
Herbie HancookAFCT Choice
Herbie Hancock
In an unprecedented dual win, US jazz icon Herbie Hancock won Adelaide Festival Centre Trust stars - for his sold-out solo performances of Herbie Hancock.
With a career spanning seven decades and 14 Grammy Awards, he has transcended limitations and genres while maintaining his unmistakable voice - captivating audiences around the world.
Joanna LumleyAFCT Choice
Me & My Travels
British actress Joanna Lumley also earned Adelaide Festival Centre Trust stars for her sold-out solo performances of Me & My Travels.
With a career spanning film, television, and theatre, she has charmed audiences with her wit, warmth, and storytelling flair - bringing her extraordinary journey to life on stage and leaving audiences thoroughly delighted.
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