John Farnham’s All-Star Concert Celebration Gets Cinematic Release
Show producers Cochrane Entertainment and TEG Dainty have struck a deal to broadcast the concert live into HOYTS’ national network of cinemas.
A monumental concert honoring the illustrious career of Australian tenor John Farnham is set to make its way from the stage to the silver screen. Melbourne's renowned Rod Laver Arena will host "The Songs Of John Farnham: A Living Legend The Celebration" on September 20, 2023, featuring an impressive lineup of 120 artists and musicians.
The event, aimed at raising funds for Head and Neck Cancer Australia, quickly sold out. Now, producers Cochrane Entertainment and TEG Dainty have secured the rights to broadcast the live concert across HOYTS' vast network of cinemas nationwide.
Legendary concert promoter Paul Dainty, spearheading TEG Dainty, expressed excitement over the unprecedented opportunity to bring this remarkable event into Australian homes. The esteemed guest list includes musical superstars Keith Urban, Tina Arena, Jimmy Barnes, Kate Ceberano, Ross Wilson, Human Nature, Richard Marx, Jessica Mauboy, Jon Stevens, Celine Dion, and Hugh Jackman, who will participate in the show via satellite feed.
John Farnham personally extended invitations to each artist to participate in this momentous occasion.
Farnham's enduring connection with the 15,000-capacity Rod Laver Arena is undeniable, as he has performed there 94 times, drawing more than 1 million fans in total. The concert producer Tony Cochrane, founder of Cochrane Entertainment, emphasized the immense response to the show, stating, "The extraordinary reaction to this concert exemplifies just how deeply John Farnham's music continues to resonate with Australians."
Renowned for his comeback album "Whispering Jack," released in 1986 through Sony Music, Farnham's record-breaking success saw the album spend 25 weeks at number one, selling over one million copies and becoming the best-selling domestic album by a local artist. The album's signature track, "You're The Voice," reached the top ten in the United Kingdom and remains an unofficial anthem of Australia.
In August 2022, Farnham faced his greatest challenge yet, undergoing major surgery to remove a cancerous growth from his mouth. Since then, he has made only a handful of public appearances, with a rare appearance in October 2023 heard for the first time in over two years during an audiobook excerpt of his memoir. This year marks the 40th anniversary of "Whispering Jack," which is celebrating with an expanded edition, featuring the original LP alongside the live recording, "Whispering Jack Live In Concert," plus new numbered vinyl and merchandise to commemorate the special occasion.
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