MUSIC: Man at work at the Academy in Dublin

THE celebrated star of worldwide hit comedy ‘Scrubs’ and frontman of platinum selling Australian band Men at Work, Colin Hay, is live at The Academy on Thursday, March 30.

Scottish-Australian Hay is probably best known for his time with 1980s legends Men at Work – the platinum selling Australian band that topped worldwide charts in the 80s with anthems like ‘Down Under’, ‘Overkill’, and ‘Who Can It Be?’.

His outstanding talent has also shown through on his many appearances in US comedy series ‘Scrubs’ – which became a staple of evening television across the globe.

Although he’s one of Australia’s best-known exports, Hay was born in Kilwinning, Scotland, and to this day remains hugely popular in the country and the rest of the UK.

Hay has released 10 albums since founding own label Lazy Eye in 1992.

“I went from playing for 50 people a few years ago, to 500 and 1,000 seat venues,” he recalls.

“I’d like to speed it up a bit, cause I’m running out of life,” Hay adds in fine Scottish style, “but for the most part I’m happy to be on the road and still making music, and attracting ever increasing audiences.”

Hay and his music, most notably an acoustic version of the Men at Work hit ‘Overkill’, as well as more recent works such as ‘Waiting for My Real Life to Begin’ and ‘I Just Don’t Think I’ll Ever Get over You’, has been featured on various TV shows around the world, including Dawson’s Creek, Judging Amy, and Scrubs – converting a new generation of devout fans across the globe.

His song ‘I Just Don’t Think I’ll Ever Get Over You’ was included on the soundtrack of the Zach Braff film ‘Garden State’.

Hay also appeared in an episode of the celebrated ‘Larry Sanders Show’, in Hay’s mind, a career highlight.

His new album is due out in Spring 2017 across Europe.