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Farnham's Career Celebrated Live in Cinemas!
4 Sep
Summary
- John Farnham's tribute concert will be broadcast live nationwide.
- The event supports Head and Neck Cancer Australia.
- Farnham's album 'Whispering Jack' is Australia's best-seller.
A unique concert honoring the distinguished career of Australian music legend John Farnham will be broadcast live into HOYTS cinemas nationwide. The event, titled "The Songs Of John Farnham: A Living Legend The Celebration," is scheduled for Sunday, September 20, at Melbourne's Rod Laver Arena.
This special tribute concert aims to raise funds for Head and Neck Cancer Australia and features an extensive lineup of 120 artists and musicians. Among the performers confirmed are Keith Urban, Tina Arena, Jimmy Barnes, and Jessica Mauboy, with additional satellite appearances from global stars Celine Dion and Hugh Jackman.
Organizers highlighted the overwhelming demand for tickets, with the concert selling out rapidly. This unprecedented cinema broadcast aims to extend the celebration beyond the venue, allowing fans across Australia to partake in the tribute. Farnham himself personally invited each participating artist, underscoring the deeply personal nature of this event.
The concert celebrates Farnham's enduring impact on Australian music, exemplified by his 1986 album "Whispering Jack." This record achieved a record-breaking 25 weeks at number one and remains the highest-selling album in Australia by a local artist. Farnham faced a significant health challenge in August 2022 after undergoing surgery for oral cancer.
