Is Marcia Hines Returning to Australian Idol?

Will Marcia Hines return to Australian Idol next year?

When the reboot of the beloved reality singing competition returned to our screens earlier this year, the moments with Marcia were the best ones. Her presence is undeniable warmth and compassion and radiates guidance for young singers trying to find their way through the Australian music industry.

Appearing on the Jess Rowe Big Talk Show podcast this week, Hines hinted at her return to the series when the next season arrives. “It looks like I’m doing it again this year,” she shared. “I look forward to it.”

On her original Australian Idol run, she continued, “It was a wonderful thing to nurture and try and help people who just want to be in the entertainment business.

“These kids were plucked out of obscurity and thrown on the biggest TV show Australia has ever seen. And it was just before social media got crazy.” You can listen to the complete podcast episode here.

Earlier this year, Hines appeared on the Australian Idol reboot, an experience she felt “honoured” by. “I’m returning to Australian Idol in 2023 as a guest judge!” Hines said. "I feel honoured to have been asked to come back. Australian Idol is a great vehicle for uncovering some fantastic Australian talent. What a ride!”

Last month, Hines returned with the announcement of a new greatest hits album, Still Shining: The 50th Anniversary Ultimate Collection, and a tour in support of her hits.

Hitting the road from this month all the way through to November, the Still Shining show will hit regional centres across the country. 

The greatest hits collection contains 20 of Hines’ career-defining moments (or 22 for the digital version). Tracks like From The Inside, You, Something’s Missing (In My Life), and many more appear on the album, as well as two new songs, Last One Standing and Hard To Breathe, both written and recorded by Michael Fatkin. 

Still Shining: The 50th Anniversary Ultimate Collection is available to pre-order here.

MARCIA HINES

STILL SHINING - THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY CONCERT TOUR 2023:

1 & 2 July – Glen Street Theatre, North Sydney NSW

8 & 9 July – Orange Civic Theatre, Orange NSW

22 July – Blue Mountains Theatre, Springwood NSW

29 July – Sutherland Entertainment Centre NSW

5 August – Manning Entertainment Centre, Taree NSW

11 & 12 August – Twin Towns Services Club, Coolangatta QLD

18 & 19 August – Jetty Memorial Theatre, Coffs Harbour NSW

25 & 26 August – Wagga Wagga Civic Theatre, NSW

1 & 2 September – Dubbo Regional Theatre NSW

9 September – Glass House, Port Macquarie NSW

16 September – Merrigong Theatre, Wollongong NSW

23 September – Bathurst Memorial Entertainment Centre, Bathurst NSW

29 September – The Laycock Street Community Theatre, Gosford NSW

6 October – Riverside Theatre, Parramatta NSW

20 October – Griffith Regional Theatre, Griffith NSW

27 & 28 October – Cessnock Performing Arts Centre, Cessnock NSW

4 November – Shoalhaven Entertainment Centre, Nowra NSW

6 November – Frankston Performing Arts Centre, Melbourne VIC

10 November – Swan Hill Town Hall, Swan Hill VIC

11 November – Albury Entertainment Centre, Albury NSW

Tickets are on sale here.