Bassey and Me - Hilton Arts Festival 2026

Acclaimed international cabaret artist Tonya Koenderman is set to dazzle audiences with her latest show, BASSEY AND ME — a heartfelt tribute to the legendary Dame Shirley Bassey. After more than 60 years in show business, Dame Shirley Bassey remains an icon, and the production celebrates her extraordinary journey from humble beginnings to international superstardom. Tonya pays tribute to all the songs Bassey made famous: Diamonds Are Forever; Goldfinger; Big Spender; I am What I am and This Is My Life, among others. Koenderman also narrates her story — the struggles, the heartbreaks, and the triumphs. She shares the personal impact Bassey had on her own life, recalling how a shy little girl