John Farnham misses tribute concert due to declining health in 2023

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Key details reported by multiple sources:

• John Farnham, 77, will miss a tribute concert in his honour on Sunday due to deteriorating health, requiring 24-hour nursing care, continuous oxygen support, and wheelchair mobility.
• The concert, titled *The Songs of John Farnham: A Living Legend*, will be held at Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne on Sunday night.
• Farnham was diagnosed with a cancerous growth in his mouth in August 2022 and underwent surgery to remove it.
• Farnham has withdrawn from the public spotlight since 2023 to manage his health.
• The concert will feature performances by Keith Urban, Richard Marx, Tina Arena, Jimmy Barnes, Mahalia Barnes, Kate Ceberano, Diesel, Human Nature, Jack Jones, Jessica Mauboy, Jon Stevens, Mitch Tambo, Mark Vincent, and Ross Wilson, along with satellite performances by Celine Dion and Hugh Jackman.
• Funds raised at the concert will go to Head and Neck Cancer Australia.
• Farnham’s iconic album *Whispering Jack*, released in October 1986, marks 40 years since its release this year.
• Farnham’s song *You’re The Voice* was performed at an NFL game between the LA Rams and the San Francisco 49ers at the MCG earlier this month.
• A stage musical, *Whispering Jack: The John Farnham Musical*, will premiere at the Sydney Theatre Company in November, with Michael Paynter cast as Farnham.