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May 2013

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John Williamson In Concert

John Williamson In Concert

Location

  • The Burnie Arts And Function Centre

    77-79 Wilmot Street

    Burnie, Tasmania, 7320

Enquiry

  • Ph 03 6430 5850
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Event Date

  • From 28th February 2013
  • To 28th February 2013

Opening Times

  • 8pm

Entry Fee

  • Adult $54.00
  • Student $52.00
  • Child $33.00 Under 14

Disability Access

  • Contact operator for further details.

Join Australian icon JOHN WILLIAMSON for a special concert performance showcasing new songs from his recently released album THE BIG RED as well as the hits and unofficial anthems that he is celebrated for.

Firmly cemented in the nation’s musical culture, John Williamson’s impressive career spans more than forty years.

John Williamson has survived and soared in the often cut-throat entertainment industry. His unofficial anthems, tributes to legends and unsung heroes and tender ballads have captured the spirit of the nation in song unlike any other. His honest and passionate songs are synonymous with the country that inspires him, and connect him with his countrymen regardless of age, sex or creed.

Add to this his ability to deliver unforgettable live concert experiences that combine the perfect blend of humour, romance and campfire stories woven together by his music. You can understand why he is one of the most in-demand live performers in Australia.

Along his journey he has been inducted into the prestigious ARIA Hall of Fame, secured three ARIA Awards, 24 Golden Guitars, MO Awards, APRA Awards, Platinum and Gold albums and over 4 million album sales to name just some of the recognition he has earnt.

It all started when he penned that classic OLD MAN EMU back in 1970. From this ‘silly’ song (as he often refers to it) that went to #1 for five weeks, he has continued to create hits including TRUE BLUE, COOTAMUNDRA WATTLE, RIP RIP WOODCHIP, RAINING ON THE ROCK, WINTER GREEN, SALISBURY STREET, GALLERIES OF PINK GALAHS and HAWKESBURY RIVER LOVIN’ to name but a few of the 400+ songs written by the multi-award winning songwriter.

His resume and catalogue would make any songwriter envious; not bad for a kid from Quambatook in Victoria's Mallee country.

You can call him what you want, Mallee Boy, True Blue or just plain Fair Dinkum; but there is no denying that after more than forty years in the music industry, John Williamson is truly an Australian icon.

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