We can finally reveal all! To celebrate my 40th Year in the business, on October 29th and 30th 2010 I’ll be performing at the Sydney Opera House accompanied by the Sydney Symphony Orchestra.

I’ll be performing my songs as you’ve never heard them before, with the full backing of one of the greatest orchestras in the world! You might even see a special guest join me for a song on the night!

This is for two shows only, so be sure to book early as subscribers to both the Opera House and the Sydney Symphony mailing lists will also have priority advance notice of these shows. CLICK HERE to go straight to the page.

But the news doesn't stop there!

If you can't make it to the big smoke in August, how about the centre of Australia in September? After announcing in the last newsletter, the a special one-night only, limited number show at Ooraminna Homestead on the 5th September, tickets were snapped up and it has sold out. I'm really looking forward to the show and sharing the night with those who got in quick. It's sure to be a night to remember for us all.

But don't despair… another show is now on the cards! On Saturday 4th September, I'll be performing at The Memo Club in Alice Springs.

All tickets are general admission and we recommend you bring along a rug or chair to camp on for the show. This one will only cost you $40.00!

We're hoping this show will be just as popular so be sure you get in early and book your tickets. Tickets are available to purchase now.

To book your tickets over the phone call the club on 08 8952 2166. Bookings will require a credit card for payment.

Alternatively, you can book over the counter at the club located at 127 Todd St, Alice Springs.

Also, keep your eyes out for a new merchandise range celebrating my 40 Years at SANITY stores. There is a stack of new stuff including stubby coolers (I'm always getting requests for those), t-shirts, mugs and glasses. They'll be in store in August.

See you along the road of song

Johnno

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Of Special Interest
After having spent 40 years in the music industry, there must have been many thousands of photographs taken of John Williamson. On the PHOTOS page of this website we feature a fairly limited but representative collection that shows John at various stages of his performing life. We are always adding to this page and hope that you enjoy our selection.
The ABOUT JOHN page details all the highlights of his career from the release of his debut single Old Man Emu in 1970 right up to the present day. Together these two pages give an excellent snapshot of Australia's iconic singer/songwriter.

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Our Website Store Is Open Around The Clock!
John's latest release ABSOLUTE GREATEST JOHN WILLIAMSON: 40 YEARS TRUE BLUE is available online and from music retailers and selected stores.
John's fans can purchase an autographed copy of the 2CD pack and/or the DVD from this official website by clicking on this STORE link to obtain all product details including complete track listings together with how to place your order information.
NB: We have done a major stocktake of the John Williamson online store and, as a result, have made price reductions to some of the older JW CDs & DVDs. There are also some changes to the overall postage and handling costs. Please check out these new prices by clicking on this STORE link.

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'40 Years True Blue' - A Double Celebration

 
The Album:
The 2CD ABSOLUTE GREATEST JOHN WILLIAMSON: 40 YEARS TRUE BLUE plus the bonus TRIBUTE album is now available and selling up a storm. CD1 ABSOLUTE GREATEST includes 21 of John's greatest hits and finest performances. From 'Old Man Emu' to 'Mallee Boy', 'Rip Rip Woodchip' through to his unofficial anthems such as 'True Blue' and 'Australia Is Another Word For Free', John Williamson has remained a constant in the Australian recording industry over four decades. His brand new duet 'Island Of Oceans' (with Shannon Noll) is an added bonus track.
CD2 ABSOLUTE TRIBUTE album features 13 stunning performances of some of John's greatest songs including 'Flower On The Water' (Wendy Matthews), 'Cootamundra Wattle' (Kasey Chambers); 'Chandelier Of Stars' (James Reyne); ' Truckie's Wife' (Ami Williamson); 'Raining On The Rock' (Troy Cassar-Daley); 'Wintergreen' (The Ordinary Fear of God featuring Russell Crowe); 'Hillbilly Road' (Adam Harvey); 'Old Man Emu' (Tommy Emmanuel) plus a whole lot more.
 

The Video:
The DVD ABSOLUTE GREATEST JOHN WILLIAMSON: 40 YEARS TRUE BLUE highlights no fewer than 21 of John's most popular video & film clips. From his very first appearance with 'Old Man Emu' on Channel Nine's Bandstand in 1970 to his award winning 'Australia Is Another Word For Free' in 2009, this ABSOLUTE GREATEST DVD is a perfect illustration of how this iconic Australian has developed his unique style over the past two score years. Enjoy 'True Blue', 'Boogie With M'Baby', 'This Is Australia Calling', 'A Thousand Feet' and 'Raining On The Rock' (with Warren H. Williams) amongst many others. All in all, it is a great visual reminder of a great Australian singer/songwriter.

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The JW Website Guide
The John Williamson official website has been a regular feature on the net for a long while. During that time, we have made several major changes to its design. 2010 is a significant year for John as he celebrates 40 years in the music entertainment industry. To honour this occasion, we have given the site a new look highlighting his 40 Years True Blue.
Please note that the many separate pages on this site have not changed and the following is a description of some of our most popularly used links.
TOUR DATES We regularly add new gig details to this page.
STORE Use this link to purchase any of the merchandise available from our on-line shop.
CONTACT This page details all John Williamson contact information including his fan mail addresses.
ARCHIVE This page now has four sub sections:
News: General JW news stories from the past.
Quambatook: The complete background story behind this new Australian folk musical.
True Blue Newsletters: A collection of previously published True Blue Newsletters.
NSW Variety Bash Diaries: John & Meg's blogs of their Variety Bash adventures
ABOUT JOHN This page contains a full biography of John together with many highlights of a long career including all his Golden Guitar and other awards.
PHOTOS A photo album stretching back almost 40 years.
TRUE BLUE FLAG The story behind the True Blue Australian flags.
TRUE BLUE CAUSES John Williamson is well known for his promotion of Australia, its people, its land, its flora and fauna. This page details all the organisations that John supports on an official basis.
NEWSLETTER The True Blue Newsletter is issued every few months and includes a personal letter from John together with information about past, present and future events.
There are also direct links to MySpace, Facebook and iTunes. These can be found at the top of most pages of this website.

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