It's hard to believe the musical Maestro, who has become synonymous with Christmas carols and high-profile concerts around the country, only became a household name because of a comedy King.

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When John Foreman was just 19 and working "very happily" at "birthday parties, weddings and functions", he had no idea one of the shows he was booked for would change the trajectory of his life.

"It was just a live gig with Bert and Patti [Newton] and some young performers," he said.

"It was a case of right place, right time.

"There's just so much I can trace back to that particular moment

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