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Tribute Concert Celebrates Dandy-Raised Icon John Farnham
International and Australian stars performed Farnham songs as the Lend Your Voice campaign sought $1 million for Head and Neck Cancer Australia.
- On Sunday, September 20, 2026, Australian and international artists gathered at Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne for a star-studded tribute concert honoring music icon John Farnham, with proceeds benefiting Head and Neck Cancer Australia.
- Farnham, 77, could not attend due to deteriorating health; his family confirmed he now requires continuous oxygen support and 24-hour nursing care at home, though remained "deeply moved" by the tribute.
- Around 120 performers, including Jimmy Barnes, Keith Urban, and Celine Dion, took the stage during the three-hour event; Dion appeared via satellite from Paris to perform beloved songs from the legend's catalogue.
- Launching the year-long "Lend Your Voice" campaign, the concert aims to raise $1 million for Head and Neck Cancer Australia, the charity supporting Farnham through his cancer treatment since 2022.
- Celebrations also marked the 40th anniversary of Farnham's 1986 hit "You're the Voice," an enduring anthem that topped charts in Australia, Sweden, and Germany and has been covered by artists worldwide.
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Tribute concert celebrates Dandy-raised icon John Farnham
John Farnham’s tribute concert brought fans and performers together to help raise funds for Head and Neck Cancer Australia. The Songs of John Farnham: A Living Legend – The Celebration Concert featured more than 120 artists and musicians at Rod Laver Arena on Sunday (20 September). Cochrane Entertainment and TEG Dainty produced the tribute. The […]
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Celine Dion, Chris Martin and Keith Urban honor John Farnham at Melbourne tribute concert
Celine Dion, Chris Martin and Keith Urban were among the performers paying tribute to Australian music legend John Farnham at a sold-out Melbourne concert featuring ... The post Celine Dion, Chris Martin and Keith Urban honor John Farnham at Melbourne tribute concert first appeared on [your]NEWS.
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