Marcus Corowa

Tenor

Hailing from Far North Queensland, Marcus Corowa is one of Australia’s most in-demand talents, with a decade-long career spanning performance, mentoring, and advocacy. Known for his soulful voice and magnetic stage presence, Marcus has starred in Beautiful: The Carole King Musical (Helpmann Award, Best Musical 2018), Your Song (Matilda Award, 2021), Bran Nue Dae (Opera Australia), Barbara and the Camp Dogs (Belvoir), and The Secret River (STC, UK tour).

He has headlined major festivals and performed with artists including Toni Childs, Vika & Linda Bull, James Reyne, Christine Anu and Marcia Hines. Highlights include the 2021 Lord Mayor’s Christmas Carols, the 2019 Helpmann Awards, and guest appearances with the Australian Brandenburg Orchestra.

Recent work includes Are You Lonesome Tonight, Wonder, Do We Need Another Hero (Opera Queensland), The Visitors (Victorian Opera), and The Sunshine Club (QPAC/Queensland Theatre).

A proud Aboriginal and South Sea Islander man, Marcus advocates for diversity and mentors the next generation of artists.