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Onboard Entertainment · Dutch Waterways

Supported by music, day and night.

Acclaimed talent in jukebox theatre, compositions and golden oldies aboard MS Connect, the resident company of Avestix Frontier on Transcend Cruises.

1–4 April 2027

Amsterdam round trip

3 Evenings

Live on board

The Resident Company

When the working day ends, relaxation begins.

Between the sessions in the forum and the afternoons ashore, the leisure time aboard belongs to a small resident company of performers: award-winning songwriters and vocalists, a classical-crossover tenor, and a lighting and sound engineer who builds the stage. They travel with the voyage and perform each day, from intimate sets during meals to the full jukebox musical production.

Nighttime presents productions written by Tamsin Lancaster, our Head Performer & Producer, drawing from the vocal catalogues of the greats – Whitney Houston, Shirley Bassey, Neil Diamond, the Broadway and West End songbooks. While days consist of original music by our young, international award-winning talent. Nothing is canned; every performance is live.

Tamsin Lancaster

Head Performer & Producer

Mikail Yildirim

Sound & Lighting · Performer

Ava Bizzanelli

Performer

Benjamin Lovell

Performer

Featured Performer

Tamsin Lancaster.

Head Performer & Producer

Years Performing

150+

Demos Written

900,000+

Spotify Streams

Tamsin is a multi-award-winning singer-songwriter, studio vocalist and livestreamer sitting at the intersection of dark-pop, gaming and screen entertainment. Inspired by the likes of AURORA, Kate Bush and Alec Benjamin, she pairs commercial hooks and angelic vocals with darker lyrical themes to create a distinctive cinematic sound, with a focus on sync, publishing and commercial placement.

British-born, Australian-raised and of South African heritage, Tamsin brings an international perspective to her creative work. With a catalogue of more than 150 demos, her achievements include winning the ‘Unpublished’ category of the International Songwriting Competition (ISC) at 18, followed by further awards and recognition from the ISC, Unsigned Only, the Australian Songwriters Association, the Tamworth Songwriters Association and American Songwriter.

She is a resident singer on Sydney’s Northern Beaches, performing hits from the ’50s to the ’90s and writing her own jukebox musicals celebrating the catalogues of vocal powerhouses such as Whitney Houston and Shirley Bassey, alongside theatre and film hits from CATS, Les Misérables and Wicked.

‘The Maze’ featured in Labyrinthine, Steam’s 2024 VR Game of the Year
Studio vocals for Delta Goodrem and Kinder; backing vocals on The Voice Australia finals and ABC’s The Piano
Performed alongside Delta Goodrem at Fire Fight Australia before 80,000 people at ANZ Stadium
Studio collaborations with Andy Whitmore (Atomic Kitten, Peter Andre) and Tim Maxx (Law & Order, The Voice, The Tonight Show)

“I’m incredibly excited to bring my experience to Avestix Frontier, and ensure all guests have a wonderful time… With work comes play.”
Tamsin Lancaster

The Performers

The Performers.

Sound & Lighting · Performer

Mikail Yildirim.

Mikail Yildirim is a multidisciplinary entertainment professional with more than a decade of experience as a performer, multi-instrumentalist, songwriter, audio engineer and lighting specialist.

Performing both independently and with his band FLORA, Mikail’s live credits include prominent Sydney venues such as the UNSW Roundhouse and Oxford Art Factory. His technical portfolio includes sound and lighting production for Warner Music and Atlantic Records signed artist flowerkid and for VERDICTS, alongside the delivery of live karaoke, open-mic nights and other entertainment events.

Equally accomplished onstage and behind the scenes, his capabilities extend to hosting and MC work, session musicianship, technical rigging and event coordination. As co-founder of Two11 Entertainment, Mikail has established professional partnerships with venues across Greater Sydney to deliver high-quality live music and entertainment.

Recognised for his adaptability, technical precision and solutions-focused approach, he brings the creative and operational expertise required to support every stage of a polished live production — and builds the stage each night aboard.

Performer

Ava Bizzanelli.

An accomplished young Australian singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist with a catalogue of more than 100 original songs and experience spanning live performance, studio recording and musical theatre.

Her accolades include Top 10 finalist placements at the 2024 and 2025 ASA National Songwriting Awards, winning the 2025 Maccas Golden Gig, and selection for the 2026 Tamworth Country Music Festival Opening Concert. Credits include vocals on two Delta Goodrem albums, backing vocals on The Voice Australia, SBS’s Australia’s Biggest Singalong and Fire Fight Australia.

Ava delivers a polished, versatile repertoire across country, pop, rock, jazz, R&B and musical theatre.

Performer

Benjamin Lovell.

A Sydney-based performer whose classical-crossover vocals, thoughtful characterisation and meticulous approach bring depth to both solo and ensemble work.

He has developed his craft alongside acclaimed industry professionals Simone Sault (The Phantom of the Opera, Company) and Paul Tabone (Love Never Dies). Stage credits include Stephen Sondheim’s Into the Woods (2023), Grease (2021) and Terrence McNally’s Master Class.

A versatile and dedicated artist, Benjamin brings a refined theatrical sensibility and a genuine connection with audiences to every performance.

The Evenings · 1–4 April 2027

Three nights on the Dutch Waterways.

An indicative running order for the April voyage aboard MS Connect. The final programme is set with the company closer to sailing.

Thursday 1 April

Amsterdam

A Warm Welcome Aboard

A grand piano heard during lunch, original compositions by award-winning young talent as the sun sets and relaxed acoustic hits of the ’60s–’90s as night falls.

Friday 2 April

Rotterdam · Kinderdijk

Legends in Harmony

While we sink into more classical piano and compositions during the day, by night we celebrate the catalogues of the biggest vocal powerhouses of all time; Whitney Houston, Celine Dion, Shirley Bassey, Barbra Streisand and more in velvet harmony.

Saturday 3 April

Dordrecht · Keukenhof

The Closing Circle & Gala Production

Raw piano and acoustic sets wind down while we enter the last leg of our trip and gather for the Closing Circle at golden hour. Followed by the voyage’s main production; from Les Misérables and Wicked to CATS and Cabaret, a jukebox musical written by Tamsin explores musical theatre and movie hits in a trope-filled story of love and self-discovery.

Sunday 4 April

Amsterdam

A Warm Farewell

Breakfast is served as the ship heads home and then coffee on the top deck as we reach ‘till next time.’

Around the activitiesBetween sessions, sets and ashore excursions, music can be heard through our high-tech sound system. Members can request artists, albums and singles.

The Spring Voyage

Dutch Waterways, in tulip season.

Four days aboard MS Connect from Amsterdam — the windmills of Kinderdijk, Rotterdam and Dordrecht, and the Keukenhof gardens in full bloom — with two full working days in the Forum and a performance every evening.

Included for members

Every performance, the gala production and the onboard programme are part of the voyage.

Private performances

Members may request a private set for a family dinner or celebration aboard.

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