True Blue News

November 10, 2020

‘True Blue’ inducted into the National Film and Sound Archives ‘Sounds of Australia’

John is thrilled with the announcement today that his iconic song, ‘True Blue’ has been inducted into the Sounds of Australia of the National Film and Sound Archives. What a ...

October 29, 2020

Watch the premiere of ‘Rip Rip Woodchip’ lyric video

We’ve been awaiting the release of the next new lyric video, this time of ‘Rip Rip Woodchip’. Be one of the first to watch it when it’s released at 9am ...

October 21, 2020

John announced in Bluesfest 2021 lineup

After the disappointments and challenges facing the music industry and many others across Australia, John is excited by the announcement today. He’s scheduled to perform on Monday 5th April. For ...

October 8, 2020

‘The Great Divide’ – Watch John’s new song

John’s new song sums up Australia today. He sings of his sadness at seeing this beautiful country divided by lines on a map, of families not being able to see ...

September 12, 2020

True Blue News August/September 2020

Gumleaf Notes August 2020How y’going folksWell, things continue with COVID and I really feel for our Victorians. What a difficult time for them. On a positive note, I hope, I’m so ...

August 15, 2020

Picture books, cruises and things to look forward to . . .

It’s been a tough year for so many, to put it mildly so we thought it was time to put some positive things in the mix. John has done a ...

April 4, 2020

HAPPY BIRTHDAY ‘OLD MAN EMU’ 4 JUNE 2020

February 18, 2020

JOHN WILLIAMSON CELEBRATES 50 YEARS OF MUSIC WITH CAREER-SPANNING BOX SET

“JW 50 – WINDING BACK 1970-2020” CONTAINS NEW TRACK “THOSE FIFTY YEARS”, SET FOR RELEASE MID 2020 PRE-ORDER NOW When John Williamson wandered into Richmond’s GTV9 studios in 1970 with ...

December 13, 2019

Gumleaf Notes December 2019

How y’going folks Merry Christmas! December again already. What to buy for the grandkids this year? I’m at Willoshed, still worrying about bushfires, especially at the cottage. I now ...

December 5, 2019

Help support the Koala Hospital in Port Macquarie

How are you folks? It’s heartening to know so many Aussies care about our koalas and have already donated to the Koala Hospital in Port Macquarie through their gofundme campaign. ...

Many of John Williamson's fans will be aware of the causes he has supported over his long career. He promotes these during his public appearances on stage, radio, television and in the press. John has always been careful to place his patronage on those organisations which reflect his own views, particularly of Australia, its people and its bush heritage together with its flora and fauna.

He has supported a number of the organisations listed for a period stretching back well over 20 years. If you would like to take an interest in any of the causes he recommends, please check the websites for further information.