ROY BEST

Roy Best is one of Australia’s most loved and dynamic tenors, renowned for his powerful voice and commanding stage presence. He launched his career in spectacular fashion through ABC television’s Operatunity Oz, capturing the hearts of audiences across the country. His performance as the Duke in Opera Australia’s Rigoletto at the Sydney Opera House earned him a standing ovation from a packed house and a television audience of over one million viewers. Since then, Roy has taken on principal roles in productions such as The Merry Widow, Cavalleria Rusticana (Green Room Award nomination), The Barber of Seville, La Traviata, I Puritani, The Elixir of Love (Green Room nomination), and La Bohème.

Beyond opera, Roy is a versatile performer across musical theatre, oratorio, and concert stages. His extensive repertoire includes Mozart’s Requiem, Mendelssohn’s Elijah, Rossini’s Stabat Mater, and Schubert’s Mass in E-flat. He has performed and recorded with many of Australia’s finest orchestras, cementing his reputation as one of the country’s leading tenors.