NewsBite

John Farnham

Advertisement
‘Terrified’: John Farnham bares all about his surgery, dark thoughts – and voice
Exclusive
Good Weekend

‘Terrified’: John Farnham bares all about his surgery, dark thoughts – and voice

Addiction, oral cancer, facial disfigurement, the loss of his great friend Glenn Wheatley … the musical legend has been through a lot in recent times.

  • by John Farnham

Latest

The October 19 Edition
Magazine
Good Weekend

The October 19 Edition

Exclusive: John Farnham opens up on cancer, surgery and his greatest fear | Indies 2.0: gearing up for election time | The healing power of foster parent love

13 stories
John Farnham’s voice heard for the first time publicly in years

John Farnham’s voice heard for the first time publicly in years

John Farnham has narrated an upcoming memoir, with his publisher releasing a sample of what his voice sounds like today.

  • by Thomas Mitchell
Ten new books we’re excited to read in October

Ten new books we’re excited to read in October

Christmas always comes slightly early for book lovers.

  • by Melanie Kembrey
John Farnham makes rare public appearance since cancer surgery

John Farnham makes rare public appearance since cancer surgery

Farnham appeared at his son’s wedding celebrations and is pictured in family photos posted to social media.

  • by Helen Pitt
From the Voice to the word, John Farnham tells his own story

From the Voice to the word, John Farnham tells his own story

At long last the singer, now free from cancer, is writing his memoir.

  • by Jason Steger
Advertisement
Make a noise and make it clear: The moment Jimmy Barnes on the bagpipes lifted the crowd to its feet

Make a noise and make it clear: The moment Jimmy Barnes on the bagpipes lifted the crowd to its feet

A surprise appearance from Anthony Albanese was well-received at the pro-Voice Now & Forever concert in Victoria, but it was Barnesy who brought the people to their feet.

  • by Jack Latimore
Show me, don’t tell me: How the Yes campaign can win over undecided voters like me

Show me, don’t tell me: How the Yes campaign can win over undecided voters like me

A John Farnham soundtrack and a polished advertisement fronted by a young Indigenous boy may be emotive, but they aren’t enough to convince us to vote yes.

  • by Shobana Richmond
Did John Farnham really ‘gift’ his song to the Yes campaign? It’s complicated

Did John Farnham really ‘gift’ his song to the Yes campaign? It’s complicated

If we’re talking about the words and notes on the page, You’re The Voice doesn’t in fact belong to Farnham. So was it entirely a gift?

  • by Michael Dwyer
I’ve seen many political ads, but this Farnsey belter is up there with the best

I’ve seen many political ads, but this Farnsey belter is up there with the best

Enlisting John Farnham as a balladeer is obviously a great boon. Already a darling of the masses, his recent battle with cancer makes him even more of an Aussie battler.

  • by Nick Bryant
John Farnham You're the voice Yes campaign
0:18

John Farnham You're the voice Yes campaign

John Farnham gives approval for his song You're the Voice to front Yes advertising campaign

Original URL: https://www.theage.com.au/topic/john-farnham-3o8