The Voice: Stunning photos reveal the futuristic stage and new door pusher

This is The Voice! Stunning photos reveal the futuristic stage, dramatic lighting effects and first EVER female ‘door pusher’

The Voice is set to return bigger and better than ever when it airs on Channel Nine later this month.

The singing competition will be filmed in a new studio, and will boast one of the biggest undercover stages in the Southern Hemisphere, according to 9Now.

An energy enhancing crystal was built into the front of the stage to help the contestants stay calm and focused during their performances. 

Coming soon! The Voice is set to return bigger and better than ever when it airs on Channel Nine later this month. Pictured (left to right): Boy George, Delta Goodrem, Darren McMullen, Renee Bargh, Guy Sebastian and Kelly Rowland

For years, the show has featured a backstage ‘door pusher’ – someone who holds the door for the contestants – and this year’s ‘door pusher’ is a woman.

There is also a selfie-friendly area for the contestants called ‘The Cube’, which is a box-shaped space with The Voice posters plastered all over the walls.

The show’s backstage area is fully equipped with musical instruments, including an array of guitars, basses and amplifiers.

Go big or go home: The singing competition will be filmed in a new studio, and will boast one of the biggest undercover stages in the Southern Hemisphere, according to 9Now

Go big or go home: The singing competition will be filmed in a new studio, and will boast one of the biggest undercover stages in the Southern Hemisphere, according to 9Now

You go, girl: For years, the show has featured a backstage 'door pusher' - someone who holds the door for the contestants - and this year's 'door pusher' is a woman (pictured)

You go, girl: For years, the show has featured a backstage ‘door pusher’ – someone who holds the door for the contestants – and this year’s ‘door pusher’ is a woman (pictured)

Picture perfect: There is also a selfie-friendly area for the contestants called 'The Cube', which is a box-shaped space with The Voice posters plastered all over the walls

Picture perfect: There is also a selfie-friendly area for the contestants called ‘The Cube’, which is a box-shaped space with The Voice posters plastered all over the walls

Ready to rock: The show's backstage area is fully equipped with musical instruments, including an array of guitars, basses and amplifiers

Ready to rock: The show’s backstage area is fully equipped with musical instruments, including an array of guitars, basses and amplifiers

And fans can expect plenty of twists, with 9Now reporting: ‘The Coaches will have new neighbours in their big red seats… and we can be sure that means an increase in drama.’

Along with returning coaches Delta Goodrem, Boy George, Guy Sebastian and Kelly Rowland, this year’s season will feature new hosts Darren McMullen and Renee Bargh.

Darren, 38, would often retreat to his trailer to meditate when they weren’t filming, while Renee’s trailer was filled with scented candles.

Full of surprises: Fans can expect plenty of twists, with 9Now reporting: 'The Coaches will have new neighbours in their big red seats… and we can be sure that means an increase in drama'

Full of surprises: Fans can expect plenty of twists, with 9Now reporting: ‘The Coaches will have new neighbours in their big red seats… and we can be sure that means an increase in drama’

Access all-areas: No area is off-limits, with The Voice's production team filming backstage too, before the contestants make their way onto the stage

Access all-areas: No area is off-limits, with The Voice’s production team filming backstage too, before the contestants make their way onto the stage

Familiar faces: Along with returning coaches Delta Goodrem, Boy George, Guy Sebastian and Kelly Rowland, this year's show will also feature news hosts Darren McMullen and Renee Bargh

Familiar faces: Along with returning coaches Delta Goodrem, Boy George, Guy Sebastian and Kelly Rowland, this year’s show will also feature news hosts Darren McMullen and Renee Bargh

In an interview with 9Now in February, Kelly confessed there was still plenty of tension between herself and fellow coach Boy George, 58.

‘We love to get under each other’s skin. It’s the most interesting relationship I probably have in my life,’ said the 39-year-old singer.

The Voice will return to Channel Nine on Sunday, May 24 at 7pm

Making a comeback: The long-running singing competition will return to Channel Nine on Sunday, May 24 at 7pm, and promises to introduce viewers to a slew of new talent

Making a comeback: The long-running singing competition will return to Channel Nine on Sunday, May 24 at 7pm, and promises to introduce viewers to a slew of new talent