By Justin Flynn
Young local Katy Perry fans will enjoy “a genuine experience” of their hero at Corio’s Gateway Hotel next month, according to one of the US star’s impersonators.
Melbourne performer Kristy Jinks said she was “super excited” about bringing her Katy Perry Tribute Show to Geelong.
“Geelong, Katy can’t wait to come and perform for you all,” Jinks told the Indy.
She described her show as a fully costumed extravaganza featuring hits such as California Gurls, Teenage Dream, ‘Firework’, Part of Me and Roar.
Jinks said she was also a Perry fan.
“I get to have a lot fun with the show and with all the costumes – I’ve studied her down to the core.”
Many young patrons of previous shows thought Jinks was the real deal, she said.
“Some of them ask, ‘Is that your real hair?’, and, ‘How did you change your hair so quickly?’. I just say I have a hairdresser back stage.
“A lot of the kids who come, it’s their first ever concert.”
Jinks said she performed with two dancers a small, dedicated backstage team.
“It’s a team effort and it’s gotten easier over time – we show up and we all know what to do now.”
Hit songs Roar and Chained to the Rhythm were the show’s current crowd favourite, Jinks said.
“Every time a new song comes out, it’s usually the one that’s the most popular.”
Jinks plays the Gateway on 4 October, with doors opening 10.30am.
