{
  "id": 8825419,
  "title": "John Farnham tribute: Céline Dion, Chris Martin and Hugh Jackman honour ‘living legend’ at livestreamed concert",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/21/john-farnham-tribute-celine-dion-chris-martin-and-hugh-jackman-honour-8825419",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-21T02:01:01.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Guardian",
    "slug": "the-guardian",
    "url": "https://www.theguardian.com/music/2026/sep/21/john-farnham-living-legend-concert-melbourne-celine-dion-chris-martin-hugh-jackman-tribute"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "John Farnham, an Australian icon, was honored in a livestreamed tribute concert held at the Rod Laver Arena and cinemas across the nation. Due to health issues, the 77-year-old could not attend the event but fans from Sydney to Melbourne gathered to celebrate his music. Over 120 artists and musicians, including Céline Dion, Hugh Jackman, and Chris Martin, paid tribute to the \"living legend\" with live performances of Farnham's hits. Keith Urban, Human Nature, Tina Arena, Jimmy Barnes, Vanessa Amorosi, and Jessica Mauboy also joined in singing Farnham's songs. The tribute was a heartwarming event, acknowledging Farnham's significant impact on Australian culture and raising funds for Head and Neck Cancer Australia. The concert, described as a unique experience, brought together a diverse crowd, with some attendees even buying special programs for the event. The final rendition of \"You're the Voice\" brought tears to many eyes, highlighting the emotional significance of the evening.",
  "summary": "Though the man of the hour is unable to attend, fans flock to Rod Laver Arena and cinemas nationwide to celebrate the songs of an Australian icon At a Sydney shopping centre on a balmy Sunday evening, hundreds of people gathered to watch a concert that, according to its host, Richard Wilkins, would set a new livestreaming record for Australian cinemas. Experiencing a Rod Laver Arena event with…",
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      {
        "outlet": "The Guardian Australia",
        "title": "John Farnham tribute: Céline Dion, Chris Martin and Hugh Jackman honour ‘living legend’ at livestreamed concert",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/21/john-farnham-tribute-celine-dion-chris-martin-and-hugh-jackman-honour",
        "published": "2026-09-21T02:01:01.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Billboard",
        "title": "Celine Dion, Keith Urban, Chris Martin Lead All-Star John Farnham Tribute Concert",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/21/celine-dion-keith-urban-chris-martin-lead-all-star-john-farnham",
        "published": "2026-09-21T07:13:10.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}