Cirque du Soleil, famous all over the world, has had a long and successful following in Australia. Previously, CDs of the show have only been available at the venue. Now, Universal Music has worldwide rights to all existing CDs and on the back of Cirque's appearance at the Logies on Sunday, 7 May, we're releasing their latest album VAREKAI - the soundtrack to their forthcoming show, which opens its 2006-07 season in Sydney in August. It then moves through the country.

Varekai means "wherever" in the Romany language of the gypsies. Set in a mysterious forest of fantastical creatures, the show combines gravity-defying acrobatics, evocative music and otherworldly sets and costumes to tell the story of a winged youth who falls to earth and who strives once again to reach new heights. The show introduces acts never before seen in any other Cirque du Soleil show to tour Australia, including the technically stunning Icarian Games and Russian Swings.