RESCHEDULED AND NEW TOUR DATES ANNOUNCED FOR 2021/2022 Including Three shows at Anitas Theatre Thirroul 19, 20 & 21st Nov.
October 20, 2021
2021 has seen John Williamson hit the road again on his much-anticipated Winding Back tour, celebrating 52 years in the music and entertainment industry as he looks toward ‘winding back’ his exhaustive touring schedule that has seen him cross Australia almost every single year for most of his career.
Whilst 2021 continues to be a challenge to touring, John happily reschedules his touring schedule as needed – and so dates that were scheduled for regional Victoria, New South Wales, Western Australia and Tasmania have been rescheduled for late 2021 and into 2022.
The Winding Back Tour will eventually take in more than 40 dates across Australia. Full tour details available below and at www.johnwilliamson.com.au.
When John Williamson wandered into Richmond’s GTV9 studios in 1970 with a guitar under his arm, little did the Mallee farmer realise he’d make a 50+-year career out of singing and performing. His performance of ‘Old Man Emu’, the first song John had ever written, on Channel Nine’s popular New Faces program resulted in a number one single and a record deal. It also marked the appearance of a striking new talent: an unofficial custodian of Australian stories.
Watch ‘Old Man Emu’
Half a century on, John Williamson has made an art of expertly capturing Australia in song. Painting lyrical pictures of our unique fauna and flora, landscapes and people, John has encapsulated the beauty, wonder and, sometimes, heartbreak of life Down Under. From boabs to billabongs and snowy mountains to sandy beaches, the Mallee-born songwriter’s 52 albums–including 20 original studio albums–have traversed Australia like a dust-covered road train, deftly moving between larrikin humour and touching pathos.
‘While I’m not looking to retire just yet, once I’ve completed the Winding Back Tour I’ll be scaling down my live appearances,’ John says. ‘I’ve always loved the connection I receive when performing, so you’ll still see me popping up at festivals and special events. ‘Winding Back’ means I’m looking forward to spending more time in the garden and less time away from home.’
With his honours including the ARIA Hall of Fame, an Order of Australia, 28 Golden Guitar Awards, Australian Roll of Renown induction, not to mention over 5 million albums sold and thousands of shows performed, it’s hard to begrudge the 75-year-old a less hectic schedule. First though, there’s an anniversary to celebrate.
In November 2020, John Williamson’s True Blue has been inducted into the National Film and Sound Archives ‘Sounds Of Australia’, recognising its significance as an iconic Australian song.
Perhaps John’s greatest legacy is making Australians proud of their country and of who they are. So, don’t miss him, True Blue himself, in your town or city for what could be the final time.
WINDING BACK TOUR DATES
Saturday 30 October Twin Towns, Tweed Heads, NSW
Tuesday 2 November Pilbeam Theatre, Rockhampton, Qld
Wednesday 3 November Townsville Civic Theatre, Qld
Friday 5 November Mackay Entertainment Convention Centre, Qld
Tuesday 9 November Manning Entertainment Centre, Taree, NSW – SOLD OUT
Wednesday 10 November Glasshouse Theatre, Port Macquarie, NSW – SOLD OUT
Friday 19 November Anita’s Theatre, Thirroul, NSW
Saturday 20 November Anita’s Theatre, Thirroul, NSW
Sunday, 21st November Anita’s Theatre, Thirroul, NSW – 3pm show
Thursday 2nd December Wagga Wagga Civic Theatre, NSW
Friday 3 December Commercial Club, Albury, NSW
Saturday 4 December Commercial Club, Albury, NSW
Friday 10 December Hornsby RSL, Sydney
Saturday 11 December Penrith Panthers, NSW – *2 shows
Saturday 15January Civic Theatre, Newcastle, NSW
Friday 21 January Tamworth Town Hall, Tamworth NSW
Tuesday 8 February Lighthouse Theatre, Warnambool, Vic
Wednesday 9 February Lighthouse Theatre, Warnambool,
Friday 11 February Frankston Arts Centre, Vic
Saturday 12 February West Gippsland Arts Centre, Warragul, Vic
Sunday 13 February The Wedge, Sale, Vic
Tuesday 15 February Costa Hall, Geelong, Vic
Thursday 17 February Ballarat Civic Hall, Ballarat, Vic
Friday 18 February Riverlinks Eastbank, Shepparton, VIC
Saturday 19 February Ulumbarra Theatre, Bendigo, VIC
Thursday 24 February Princess Theatre, Launceston, Tas
Friday 25 February Wrest Point Entertainment Centre, Hobart, Tas
Saturday 26 February Burnie Arts & Function Centre, Tas
Thursday 17th March Bunbury Entertainment Centre, WA
Friday 18th March Mandurah Performing Arts Centre, WA
Saturday 19th March Astor Theatre, Perth, WA
For a complete list of tour dates and ticketing details please visit www.johnwilliamson.com.au/tour