Brian Gilbertson has performed many anthems in several languages in various countries, including France, Thailand, Germany, Austria, Italy, Great Britain, Mauritius and Australia for visiting countries.

The response is always exceptional and reflects a genuine respect for Brian's performances and the time he takes to accurately represent the language to be performed.

The diplomatic exercise promotes significant goodwill between Australia and the countries with which Brian from time to time connects . Brian is greatful to the many people who have helped him prepare these anthems to accurately reflect the mother tongue from which they derive.

The most memorable performance was in 1996 when Brian became the first Australian Singer to perform both the Australian anthem and a foreign anthem on Australia Day for the visiting Sri Lankan Test team. This set a precedent which has been followed at many subsequent international sporting events in Australia.

Other highlights include anthems at Steve Waugh and Ian Healy's 100th test matches and the Royal Thai anthem for members of the Royal family in Bankok on two days notice.

Some Testimonials

"world class rendition of Advance Australia Fair, ...South Africa's anthem 'Nkosi Sikhelele Afrika'...sung beautifully .."  Australia v South Africa Tests 
Robert Craddock, Herald Sun.

"I have not heard the Czech anthem sung better!" 
President, Czech Republic Davis cup Team

".quite a magnificent singer Brian Gilbertson .. wonderfully emotional moment of the Jamaican National Anthem..lovely to see Courtney Walsh and Clive Lloyd both came forward to congratulate him. " 
Neville Oliver, Australia v West Indies Test, ABC Radio Sport

"A stirring Australian National Anthem beautifully and simply sung by Brian Gilbertson."
Richie Benaud, Australia v West Indies Channel 9

"..should be singing the Anthem at the next Commonwealth Games.." 
Norman May, broadcasting from the Atlanta Olympics, ABC Radio

"..wonderful change to hear a highly talented singer performing the national anthem....SACA you hit the jackpot!" 
AJ Hocking, Northern Territory, letter to editor, Advertiser

"..excellent rendition (Sri Lankan Anthem)...touching gesture of recognition and goodwill." 
Radley Claesson, Sri Lankan Consul in South Australia, correspondence  following Australia v Sri Lanka Test

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