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He's got specs appeal! Hunky Simon Baker, 45, has still got it as he wears his signature thick-rimmed frames and dresses up for Sydney soiree

By Chloe-lee Longhetti For Daily Mail Australia

Published: 04:46 EST, 17 July 2015 | Updated: 07:59 EST, 17 July 2015

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He's celebrating the go-ahead of his next work, a film based on the novel, Breath.

And on Thursday evening Simon Baker appeared in good spirits as he attended this year's Art of Music Live event, held at the Sydney Opera House.

Being one of Australia's most successful Hollywood exports - having stared in The Mentalist from 2008 - 2015, not to mention having numerous film credits under his belt - the actor rubbed shoulders with the who's who of the Australian music industry at the shindig.

A night out for music: Australian actor Simon Baker attended this year's Art of Music Live event at the Sydney Opera House on Thursday

The 45-year-old actor appeared to be enjoying the night, hobnobbing with the likes of Jimmy and Mahalia Barnes and Reece Mastin, who both attended.

Simon was seen on the red carpet, posing alongside New Zealand singer and songwriter Jenny Morris, 58.

The star dressed up his dark wash jeans and braved the chill in a stylish trench coat which he teamed with a shirt and jumper underneath.

Looking good: The hunky star rubbed shoulders with the likes of musician Jenny Morris at the event, which benefited Nordoff-Robbins Music Therapy

In good company: Singer Reece Mastin also attended on the evening

He wore his trademark dark frames at the event and appeared to have styled his longer blonde locks neatly to the side.

He also rocked a growing beard, that he has in recent months maintained since finishing up The Mentalist.

It appeared Simon left his family, including wife Rebecca Rigg, 47, and children Stella, 21, Claude, 16, and 13-year-old Harry, at home, stepping out solo for the affair.

Married life: Simon and his wife Rebecca Rigg have been married since 1998 and are pictured here in 2014 at the Vanity Fair Oscar Party in West Hollywood, California

A family affair: The couple have three children Stella, Harry and Claude

The night took place at Sydney Opera House's The Studio and featured performances of top Australian and New Zealand talent.

It benefited Nordoff-Robbins Music Therapy, that aims to help people through music.

Actor Hugo Weaving, 55, was also in attendance.

Night out: Husband and wife Jane and Jimmy Barnes also walked the red carpet together

Making an appearance: Actor Hugo Weaving also attended the event

Taking the stage: Music icon Jimmy Barnes belted out some tunes on the night

Simon Baker attends photo call for The Mentalist finale

Last week Simon shared the news in a press conference that he will shoot his upcoming film of which he will direct, in Western Australia.

The film will be set in the town of Denmark and Simon previously told The Australian what attracted to him to the town.

'When I drove in to town I felt the place was rich in authenticity, that there were interesting characters and a welcoming community,' he told the newspaper.

Making headlines: Last week Simon shared the news in a press conference that he will shoot his upcoming film of which he will direct, in Western Australia

The film is based on a book by author Tim Winton, and Simon will also play the part of a surfer in the piece.

His character ends up getting to know two male teens in the tale, which Simon will also help produce.

His directional debut is set to start filming this year after receiving AU $2.3 million from the State Government.