A tribute concert is all set and ready to be held in honour of the legendary musician John Farnham. Titled ‘The Songs of John Farnham: A Living Legend’, the concert will invite some of the biggest names in the entertainment industry on stage to pay a tribute to the iconic singer later this year. Here’s what we know so far about the upcoming concert.
John Farnham’s tribute concert to be held later this year
According to reports from The Herald Sun, the tribute concert, titled ‘The Songs of John Farnham: A Living Legend’, will be held later this year, in September. The concert is scheduled for September 20 and will be officially held at the famous Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne.Any funds that will be generated from the concert will be donated to the Head and Neck Cancer Australia organisation in the veteran singer’s name. The organisation is close to Farnham, as they were the ones who assisted him when he started battling cancer after his diagnosis.
Who will be performing at the John Farnham tribute concert?
According to the report, many iconic singers and performers have confirmed they will perform at the concert in September. This includes the iconic Celine Dion, along with acting legend Hugh Jackman and Keith Urban as well. Some other names who have been invited to perform at the concert include Jimmy Barnes, Tina Arena, Richard Marx, Human Nature, and Jessica Mauboy.
John Farnham talks about the tribute concert
In the same report, he shared how honoured he felt over the tribute concert, and how some of his closest friends, along with some legendary icons, will be performing on stage at the concert as well. He commented further that “I’ve been incredibly lucky to spend my life doing what I love, and even luckier to have Australians embrace my music the way they have. This (tribute concert) isn’t about me – it’s about giving something back and supporting a cause that means a great deal to me.”He further added that, “The fact that so many extraordinary artists from around the world have so generously agreed to be part of this night is incredibly humbling and says far more about the spirit behind this event than it does about me. I hope everyone has a great night.”He further explained that when the idea of the concert was pitched to him, he outright refused as it all seemed too much of a “fuss” to do. He repeatedly said no to the idea, until it was pitched that the funds collected from the concert can go to the organisation that has been helping him out.
Who is John Farnham?
Farnham is an iconic singer and songwriter hailing from Australia. He first got popular as a teenager when he entered the music scene around 1967. He started his career in the country as a teen pop icon and slowly transformed into one of the most respected artists in the industry. He formally retired from the industry in 2024 after he was diagnosed with mouth cancer. Go to Source
