Kate Miller-Heidke
LIVE in the Maldives
Spend a week in paradise with Kate Miller-Heidke. Kate will be playing 3 exclusive, intimate, sunset shows in this amazing tropical beach setting to an audience strictly capped at 200 max, to ensure this magical Maldivian week is a truly unique event, and the ultimate musical escape.
3–10 October 2026
What we Love
magical maldives
Located on a beautiful private island in the Maldives South Male Atoll, Kandooma offers an amazing Maldives holiday experience to those looking to experience something special together with like-minded fans who become friends.
MUSIC IN PARADISE
The Music in Paradise series features music royalty performing in the world’s most amazing destinations. Music and crashing waves as natural percussion, Music In Paradise stimulates all the senses.
ALL NIGHT LONG
The natural ambience, the intimate concert settings on the beach and/or the rooftop bar of Kandooma puts you in the mood to party long into the night.
MEET A MUSIC ICON
A genuine once-in-a-lifetime island music escape. Across the week, you’ll enjoy intimate beachfront performances by Kate Miller-Heidke, a meet and greet pro photo opportunity, plus days filled with snorkeling, surfing, diving or simply relaxing under palm trees.
What you love 11 REVIEWS
It’s more than music
I have done two trips so far with MIP and I will be back.
The first booking was all about the artists, the second had a little more knowledge behind it.
You think you’re booking a trip in paradise, to see your favourite artist in a more intimate setting.. but it’s so much more! You make new like minded friends for life and look forward to the next event to make more and hopefully see those from the previous.
Looking forward to my next one!!
Our first, but not our last - can’t wait to go again!
We go to a lot of music events, but Music In Paradise was simply outstanding.
The combination of being in a beautiful location, surrounded by great music and talented musicians, creates something really special. One of the things we loved most was the relaxed and friendly atmosphere. There were opportunities throughout the week to cross paths with the musicians and share in the experience, which added another layer to an already memorable event.
The Music In Paradise team go above and beyond to make everyone feel welcome, and the atmosphere is genuinely warm, inclusive and engaging. Over the course of the event we made new friends, shared amazing experiences and felt part of something much bigger than just a music festival.
This was our first Music In Paradise event, but it certainly won’t be our last.
What an unforgettable experience.
Wow, wow, wow, wow, wow!
One of the best weeks of my life
Wow what can I say! It’s impossible to completely explain unless you experience it yourself!
We have all come home with our minds completely blown, what an incredible experience.
Not only was it In Paradise, organised impeccably, but we had three incredible live shows to entertain us with one of our favourite favourite bands the cat empire!
We enjoyed numerous snorkelling tours, with sharks, manta rays and Turtles! Charted a private boat that took us to a private island! Went kayaking, speedboat Ringo’ing to name a few!
17 of is made the journey to reunite from all around the world and we are so glad we did!
We can’t thank the staff enough, those for Music In Paradise and those from the resort. We’ve gone home with friends for life.
We’ve already booked our places on the next one in Fiji!
I thoroughly advise anybody making the effort to attend one of these at least once in your lifetime 🫶🏻
Just do it at least once.
My partner and I went to the Maldives and even though she wasn’t really a fan before she definitely is now. I’ve seen a lot of different gigs in a lot of places but this was the ducks guts. The intimate and gorgeous setting and up close time with the band is something we’ll treasure forever.
Best Party Ever
How lucky to have spent a fantastic week on an amazing island with our favourite band.
Music In Paradise did an amazing job. So well organised and with just a wonderful atmosphere of laughter and music. Will remember it forever!
Music holiday in paradise
Music in paradise what can I say! This company is amazing. Not only does it bring your favourite artist to an amazing location it brings friends and the love of music together. This was my fourth event with MIP and I can’t recommend them enough. The packages and inclusions they offer there’s something for everyone
I can’t wait for the next one and the adventures and memories it’s brings.
Mind blown for the third year in a row!
I have attended three MIP events and they have exceeded all my expectations. I am ready to book my fourth!
The beach locations have been magic, the events are well organised, the staff are beyond helpful and the added bonus is it’s a wonderful opportunity to meet people as everyone has been so warm and friendly.
Nothing is too much trouble for the MIP crew. They are brilliant communicators and are always available to assist if required.
If you are thinking about attending a MIP event, do yourself a favour, don’t hesitate!
Couldn’t be better
Wow. Double wow.
From start to finish this event was fantastic. The island is eye opening stunning. With attention to detail in every corner.
The staff so friendly.
The gig itself was fabulous it felt like a private concert
Everyone was so friendly and happy to be there
I could not fault this and am looking forward to going to the next one.
Do it. You won’t regret it!
Honestly even if you are just considering going on one of these trips, do it. My partner and I legitimately had one of the best weeks ever. The music in paradise team were all extremely helpful and the events were all very well organised. A week in the sun, cocktails, swimming, delicious food and music on the beach? What more could you ask for.
Expectations exceeded
My expectations of this trip were very high and they were exceeded in every way. In addition to the amazing people and gorgeous surroundings, we were treated to three intimate incredible concerts that will live in my memory for ever.
The experiences of a lifetime!
Music In Paradise is an addiction! After three trips with them, their exclusive experiences & intimate performances evenings, I cannot recommend them enough. I have booked their high end packages as well as the lower end and have never been disappointed with what Music In Paradise provided for me, like they have hand-picked their resorts and venues so that you are spoilt no matter where you stay, or who you are seeing perform.
A special thank you to Lara – our Travel Events Manager/Guru – who has taken care of me & my travellers from day one booking in 2023 to my most recent trip! She never makes me feel like I’m asking a silly question and makes sure every event has run smoothly 💓
Thank you a million times Music In Paradise, and I hope to see you again soon 🎼🌴🌊
PRICING & PACKAGES
Price is per person, double share.
Event dates: October 3–10, 2026.
You can book limited single packages here.
INCLUSIONS:
- Return Speedboat airport transfers to/from Male Airport & Resort
- Welcome drink and cold towel on arrival
- Accommodation for 7 nights in a Beach View Villa – Twin / Double Share
- Buffet breakfast daily at Kandooma Café
- Tea, coffee & bottle water in villa daily
- Complimentary Snorkel trip & use of snorkelling gear
- Traveller Care Guarantee
- $50 donation to A Perfect Foundation (APF) supporting island & coastal conservation.
GOLD Experience
- Entry to 3 Nightly Exclusive Intimate Performances
- Music in Paradise Welcome Bag
- Event T-Shirt
- Music in Paradise Event Poster
- Meet and Greet with Kate
- Professional Photo with Kate
- MIP Client Liaison
Price is per person, twin/double share.
Event dates: October 3–10, 2026.
You can book limited single packages here.
INCLUSIONS:
- Return Speedboat airport transfers to/from Male Airport & Resort
- Welcome drink and cold towel on arrival
- Accommodation for 7 nights in a Beach House – Twin / Double Share for 2 adults
- Buffet breakfast daily at Kandooma Café
- Tea, coffee & bottle water in villa daily
- Complimentary Snorkel trip & use of snorkelling gear
- Traveller Care Guarantee
- $50 donation to A Perfect Foundation (APF) supporting island & coastal conservation.
VIP Experience
- Entry to 3 Nightly Exclusive Intimate Performances
- Music in Paradise Welcome Bag
- Music in Paradise Event Poster
- Event T-shirt
- Meet and Greet with Kate
- Professional Photo with Kate
- 1 x Group Yoga Session
- 1 x Group learn to Surf Experience
- MIP Client Liaison
Price is per person, double share.
Event dates: October 3–10, 2026.
INCLUSIONS:
- Return Speedboat airport transfers to/from Male Airport & Resort
- Welcome drink and cold towel on arrival
- Accommodation for 7 nights in an Overwater Villa (King Bed) for 2 adults
- Buffet breakfast daily at Kandooma Café
- Tea, coffee & bottle water in villa daily
- Complimentary Snorkel trip & use of snorkelling gear
- Traveller Care Guarantee
- $50 donation to A Perfect Foundation (APF) supporting island & coastal conservation.
ULTIMATE Experience
- Welcome Drinks with MIP team
- Entry to 3 Nightly Exclusive Intimate Performances
- Early entry to performances
- Music in Paradise Welcome Bag
- Music in Paradise Event Poster
- Event T-Shirt
- Meet and Greet with Kate
- Professional Photo with Kate
- Welcome Bottle of Sparkling Wine
- Unlimited Group Yoga Sessions
- Unlimited Group Learn to Surf Experiences
- Ultimate Dolphin Cruise
- MIP Client Liaison
Price is per person, double share.
Event dates: October 3–10, 2026.
INCLUSIONS:
- Return Speedboat airport transfers to/from Male Airport & Resort
- Welcome drink and cold towel on arrival
- Accommodation for 7 nights in COMO Cocoa Island Resort in a Dhoni Water Villa – Double Share for 2 adults
- Half Board Meal Plan – breakfast and 3-course lunch or dinner per person per day
- Bottled water in the villa daily
- Coffee and tea-making facilities in the villa
- Selected items in the minibar, replenished daily
- COMO Shambhala bathroom amenities
- Use of non-motorised water sports equipment
- Access to COMO Shambhala Retreat (steam room, hydrotherapy pool, 24-hour gym)
- Traveller Care Guarantee
- $50 donation to A Perfect Foundation (APF) supporting island & coastal conservation.
PLATINUM Experience
- Welcome Drinks with MIP Team
- Return transfers from COMO Cocoa Island Resort to Kandooma for performances (5–10min boat ride)
- Entry to 3 Nightly Exclusive Intimate Performances
- Early entry to performances
- Music in Paradise Welcome Bag
- Music in Paradise Event Poster
- Event T-shirt
- Meet and Greet with Kate
- Professional photo with Kate
- Complimentary twice-daily scheduled wellness classes including Yoga & Pilates
- Unlimited Group Learn to Surf Experiences
- MIP Client Liaison
price is per family of four
Event dates: October 3–10, 2026.
INCLUSIONS:
- Return Speedboat airport transfers to/from Male Airport & Resort
- Welcome drink and cold towel on arrival
- Accommodation for 7 nights in a 2-Bedroom Family Beach House — based on 2 Adults / 2 Kids under 14yo
- Buffet breakfast daily at Kandooma Café
- Tea, coffee & bottle water in villa daily
- Complimentary snorkel trip & use of snorkelling gear
- Traveller Care Guarantee
- $50 donation to A Perfect Foundation (APF) supporting island & coastal conservation.
VIP FAMILY Experience
- Entry to 3 Nightly Exclusive Intimate Performances
- Music in Paradise Welcome Bag
- Music in Paradise Event Poster
- Event T-Shirt
- Meet and Greet with Kate
- Professional Photo with Kate
- 1 Group Yoga Session
- 1 Family Group Learn to Surf Experience
- MIP Client Liaison
Kate Miller-Heidke brings her soaring vocals and theatrical flair to the Maldives.
An award-winning Australian artist who bridges pop, folk and opera, Kate is renowned for her spine-tingling live performances and storytelling. In 2019 she represented Australia at Eurovision with “Zero Gravity,” showcasing her extraordinary range to a global audience.
Kate will be playing 3 intimate, up-close sunset shows in this amazing tropical beach setting to an audience capped at ~200 to ensure this week in paradise is a truly unique event and the ultimate escape.
Kate’s unmistakable voice, crystalline high notes and playful stagecraft make for a sunset experience you’ll feel in your bones.
Classically trained at the Queensland Conservatorium, Kate moves seamlessly between genres—from festival headliner to the Metropolitan Opera stage. Beyond her solo hits, she and longtime collaborator Keir Nuttall created the original score and songs for Muriel’s Wedding The Musical, and she has composed acclaimed works for theatre and opera including The Rabbits. Expect favourite songs, fresh arrangements and a few surprises perfectly tuned to the ocean backdrop.
This is a rare chance to see Kate Miller-Heidke in a genuinely intimate beachfront setting—clear sightlines, warm night air and the Indian Ocean just steps from the stage.
These Maldives shows will be incomparable to regular tours: limited capacity, barefoot energy and a private-island vibe that turns every performance into a shared moment.
Three sunsets. One island. World-class vocals at the water’s edge.
“Relax all day, share in great music, dance long into the evening.”
Kandooma Resort Maldives
Kandooma Maldives offers an unbeatable holiday experience for those searching for that extra special touch! Located on a private island in the South Male Atoll, the resort features spectacular architecture inspired by sea barnacles and exudes a tropical island atmosphere, lush tropical greenery, white sand beaches and turquoise waters are more than enough paradise for guests to enjoy relaxed seclusion and privacy.
All the accommodation has been built around the edge of or on the water. Each villa type is fresh and contemporary in appearance, with clean lines and minimal clutter, incorporating all modern amenities, whilst retaining the warmth of natural wood finishes. Large windows mean that you are only a glance away from the great blue outdoors. Choose from Gold – Beach Villas, VIP – 2 Storey Beach Houses and Ultimate – Overwater Bungalows.
Where you'll be
Located on a private island in the South Male Atoll, Kandooma offers an amazing Maldives holiday experience to those looking for an easy-going tropical island atmosphere. White sand beaches, lush tropical greenery, numerous swimming pools and turquoise waters are more than enough paradise for guests to enjoy relaxed seclusion and privacy, making it a popular choice with families and couples young and old.
Where you'll sleep
For Music In Paradise, Kandooma offer three categories of accommodation: Beach Villas, Seaview Beach Houses and Overwater Bungalows. All the accommodation has been built around the edge of or on the water. Each villa type is fresh and contemporary in appearance, with stylish beachy decor, whitewashed timber floors, state of the art beds and your choice of pillows (hard or soft), fresh oranges with orange press and quality tea and coffee neatly compliment any occasion.
What you'll eat
Enjoy a culinary journey as Kandooma, eating and drinking experiences offer everything from sumptuous buffets served at the Cafe for breakfast, lunch and dinner; to the classy a la carte restaurant, ‘The Kitchen’ offering fine beachfront dining. Wake up to fresh squeezed orange juice whilst lounging next to the amazing infinity pool flowing out on to the white sandy beach and turquoise lagoon beyond where the resident manta rays play for your snorkelling pleasure. The Sunset Bar offers the perfect sunset chill out session. You will be on sensory overload!
Once-in-a-lifetime Experience
Unforgettable experiences are the heart of the Kandooma Maldives, with a long list of remarkable outdoor and water adventures on offer, from picnic island trips, to aqua surfaris and windsurfing just a booking away. Kandooma activities cater to everyone, be it the advanced diver, the extreme sport enthusiast or the family in need of some tranquil chill out time in the Maldives’ magical wilderness.
Evening activities on offer may include live music, discos and local folklore. You can also enjoy tennis, football, table-tennis and darts, as well as just relaxing in the expansive resort pool. Plenty to keep you busy when you are not surfing or soaking up the sun on Kandooma’s beach! For a sampling of Maldivian life, visits to Guraidhoo can be arranged.
World’s Most Breathtaking Yoga
Taught by the resident yoga-instructor, the vinyasa-style yoga class weaves together the physical, emotional and spiritual aspects of your vacation, to help you centre yourself in a space of complete wellness and relaxation. Suitable for yogis of every level, the yoga classes can be an inspiring start to the day, or a way to unwind into your island evening.

Mesmerizing Tropical Ecosystem
Manta rays, whale sharks, hammerhead sharks, oriental sweetlips, parrotfish, green turtles and other rare species of marine life are commonly found among Kandooma’s home reefs. The Dive Centre is comprehensively equipped to meet the needs of advanced divers but also suitable and thoughtfully set up for absolute beginners. Bubblemaker – for kids, Discover Scuba Diving – the first encounter with the wonders of marine life! And a multitude of PADI training courses are available.
Exclusive Surfing, Perfect Waves
Perfect Wave, the world’s largest surf tour operator, run the surf program at Kandooma and boast experienced resident surf guides and surf instructors. Surfing is exclusive and limited to a maximum 50 surfers, so you must pre-register for the surf program. The surf breaks around Kandooma have something for everyone, from beginners that want to move to an intermediate level to experienced surfers wanting fast barrels and rippable walls.
Refresh & Reset
The idyllic setting at the COMO Shambhala Spa at Kandooma sets the scene of serenity and calm and is the perfect getaway from all the pressures and demands of today’s modern world. The spa experience is all about energizing in a natural environment with its wide range of therapeutic massages and spa treatments in five treatment rooms with breathtaking oceanic views.
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