"Entertaining since the 90's"
From the beginning
Metropolis Entertainment was founded by Peter O’Regan in the early ‘90s and has played a prominent role in Sydney Music ever since.
Over the years, Metropolis has developed contacts in all aspect of Entertainment. Whether it’s major Touring Artists, Cover and Concept bands,trio’s duo’s and solo’s, original performers, Comedians, Children’s Entertainment, Classical Musicians, down to Karaoke and Trivia, Metropolis can provide the best quality performers at the most competitive prices
Over the years, Metropolis has developed contacts in all aspect of Entertainment. Whether it’s major Touring Artists, Cover and Concept bands,trio’s duo’s and solo’s, original performers, Comedians, Children’s Entertainment, Classical Musicians, down to Karaoke and Trivia, Metropolis can provide the best quality performers at the most competitive prices
Where we are now
We are dedicated to providing our clients with the highest quality of service to guarantee a memorable event! Metropolis Entertainment ensures that every detail of our events are designed, planned, managed and implemented with a focus on achieving our clients outcome, as well as reflecting their brand and marketing strategy. This is very important to us.
With our extensive experience in the entertainment industry since the 90's, our team is able to produce the perfect entertainment package specifically tailored to suit any given event.
With our extensive experience in the entertainment industry since the 90's, our team is able to produce the perfect entertainment package specifically tailored to suit any given event.
Meet the Team
Raoul Graf is the Director of Metropolis Entertainment and Director of sister agency Acoustic Caravan. With 35 years + experience in the Australian music industry, Raoul Graf is a musician first, and can be found performing weekly at venues and functions across Sydney.In the 1980s, Raoul Graf had some success in the Australian music scene performing solo, and with his bands 'Bell Jar', and 'The Infidels'. He founded Acoustic Caravan with the goal to book great entertainers for venues across the East Coast and nationally. With a BA in Communications and a Masters in Management, Raoul also ran a record label (Um & Ah records) with Sab Chase at MGM.
His experience as a tour agent and venue consultant fuel his passion for live music for venues. His success is seen in the relationships he has developed with clients across Sydney. Always chasing a gig, he is happiest booking dates and seeing emerging musicians become established through the support of great venues.
A professional booking agent who is fiercely loyal to his customers and a driving force in the Sydney Entertainment Industry
His experience as a tour agent and venue consultant fuel his passion for live music for venues. His success is seen in the relationships he has developed with clients across Sydney. Always chasing a gig, he is happiest booking dates and seeing emerging musicians become established through the support of great venues.
A professional booking agent who is fiercely loyal to his customers and a driving force in the Sydney Entertainment Industry
Joanna "Jo" Pelaia is Metropolis Entertainment's Office Manager, Bookeeper and Booking Agent. Jo joined the Metropolis family over 13 years ago. Jo holds a Bachelor Degree in Economics (Finance), with music a fundamental part of her life since early childhood with a background in Classical Piano.
A natural people person, Jo has developed into an excellent Venue Consultant and guide for emerging musicians. Working closely with clients, Jo is passionate about matching the best musician for the venue's she is supporting. Utilising social media and graphic design skills, Jo plays an integral role in publicising events, and promoting acts and venues. Her creativity, combined with her dedication to promote
every artist, allows Jo to showcase the personality of her artists and venues to ensure her events appeal to a wider audience through these platforms.
A natural people person, Jo has developed into an excellent Venue Consultant and guide for emerging musicians. Working closely with clients, Jo is passionate about matching the best musician for the venue's she is supporting. Utilising social media and graphic design skills, Jo plays an integral role in publicising events, and promoting acts and venues. Her creativity, combined with her dedication to promote
every artist, allows Jo to showcase the personality of her artists and venues to ensure her events appeal to a wider audience through these platforms.
Kat Ferguson has been making her mark both locally & internationally, regularly found in recording studios doing session vocals, singing & playing guitar with her husband Cha at various venues across Australia averaging 200 shows + a year.
Having supported the extraordinary Steve Balbi (NOISEWORKS) Kat has been blessed, not only winning a mentorship for her song DELIRIOUS with legendary LA producer, David Kershenbaum, (PRODUCER OF TRACY CHAPMAN, THE POLICE, STYX are some of the big names) but also became the finalists of a UK International songwriting competition in which one of the Judges Robin Gibb (BEE GEES ) choose her voice as the winner.
Kat is currently doing more shows, recording new music, teaching different genres and mentoring all levels of students and clients. Having joined Metropolis in early 2021 Kat brings out the best in every moment and aspect of any event despite the size of it. Her creative thinking & strategy plays a vital part in the growth of any event.
Having supported the extraordinary Steve Balbi (NOISEWORKS) Kat has been blessed, not only winning a mentorship for her song DELIRIOUS with legendary LA producer, David Kershenbaum, (PRODUCER OF TRACY CHAPMAN, THE POLICE, STYX are some of the big names) but also became the finalists of a UK International songwriting competition in which one of the Judges Robin Gibb (BEE GEES ) choose her voice as the winner.
Kat is currently doing more shows, recording new music, teaching different genres and mentoring all levels of students and clients. Having joined Metropolis in early 2021 Kat brings out the best in every moment and aspect of any event despite the size of it. Her creative thinking & strategy plays a vital part in the growth of any event.
Chaminda Samaraweera made his mark in the music industry at the age of 16 performing for many school and theatre productions in his hometown of Sri Lanka, Coming to Australia at the age of 18 he performed and toured with many bands, until one of the bands he was performing with (WHITEHOUSE) was given a grant by minister Peter Garret to Record & Tour Australia.
Cha has been performing and writing songs with his wife Kat for over 14 years now and are currently on Commercial South Asian Radio stations & has 3 or more Number 1’s in the charts.
Cha along with Kat is currently performing shows (200 + a year) recording new music teaching and mentoring all levels of students and clients from different genres in Sydney.
Cha also studied at UNSW & has a Bachelor of Business Degree in Hospitality & Event management.
Having joined Metropolis Entertainment in early 2021 Cha enjoys the thrill of any event and works hard to make it happen no matter what budget the client is on.
Cha has been performing and writing songs with his wife Kat for over 14 years now and are currently on Commercial South Asian Radio stations & has 3 or more Number 1’s in the charts.
Cha along with Kat is currently performing shows (200 + a year) recording new music teaching and mentoring all levels of students and clients from different genres in Sydney.
Cha also studied at UNSW & has a Bachelor of Business Degree in Hospitality & Event management.
Having joined Metropolis Entertainment in early 2021 Cha enjoys the thrill of any event and works hard to make it happen no matter what budget the client is on.
"Since his early 20's James Scott has been playing his brand of Acoustic music in Bars, Pubs, Clubs and Hotels across his native New Zealand and in Australia (since 2006) either solo or in duos and bands. A talented singer/ songwriter with a whiskey soaked voice and solid guitar skills, James has a truly impressive repertiore of songs to cater for all occassions, from intimate restaurant gigs to crowd pleasers, dancefloor fillers and singalongs. With casual banter between songs and excellent people skills, James interacts well with all crowds and knows how to cater to all manner of gigs
James recently released a solid album of originals under the name FIRST TIME CALLER to all platforms, receiving excellent notices.
James has a bachelor’s degree from the University of Canterbury and has worked consistently in the corporate world as a Sales Account Manager, as well as experience in running hospitality venues.
You can find James playing over 200 venue and corporate gigs a year all over NSW either Solo or as part of the FIRST TIME CALLER duo/band
With that history of running venues, selling products and solutions to venues, playing music in venues and now booking artists for venues, James has an excellent handle on what will work for your venue and for your event"
James recently released a solid album of originals under the name FIRST TIME CALLER to all platforms, receiving excellent notices.
James has a bachelor’s degree from the University of Canterbury and has worked consistently in the corporate world as a Sales Account Manager, as well as experience in running hospitality venues.
You can find James playing over 200 venue and corporate gigs a year all over NSW either Solo or as part of the FIRST TIME CALLER duo/band
With that history of running venues, selling products and solutions to venues, playing music in venues and now booking artists for venues, James has an excellent handle on what will work for your venue and for your event"