Schools Spectacular on ABC TV

As a long time supporter of the Schools Spectacular, John wanted to let you all know when this special show is being televised: Check out Australia's young talent and support this important event which is being televised on the ABC this month. ABC…

What Would Life Be Without the Fans!

For all of his nearly 40 years as a performer, John has always made sure to meet his devoted fans after every show. Recently at the Crown Casino, Melbourne crowds of people lined to get his autograph on CDs and other JW memorabilia but it was…

The Open Road Story

The Sept/Oct 2008 issue of the Open Road magazine published by the NRMA includes an excellent 3-page feature story entitled STAY TRUE BLUE. "In an age where heritage is too often sold to the highest bidder, musician John Williamson refuses to…

John Williamson at BIG W HQ

On Wednesday 3rd September, John performed selections from his new album 'Hillbilly Road' as well as several old favourites at the BIG W and Woolworths Head Office in Belle Vista on the outskirts of Sydney. Hundreds of staff came to see and…

10th YEAR OF ‘WALTZING MATILDA’ AT THE BLEDISLOE CUP

This is the 10th year of 'Waltzing Matilda' being sung at the Bledisloe Cup Rugby Test matches between Australia and New Zealand. It all started in August, 1999 when John Williamson led the crowd of over 104,000 people at Sydney's Stadium…

ANZAC Day 2008

One of the great benefits of having a website is that we receive constant feedback from the many visitors to these pages. Earlier this week, a journalism student sent us these questions. John's answers give an insight of how much ANZAC Day means…

Solomon Islands Tour

Earlier this year, John Williamson was honoured to be invited to join the 'Solomon Islands Tour for the Troops'. On Monday 25th February John, his daughter Ami and their sound engineer, Matt Andreatta flew to the Solomons for a special five…