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To all the Victorian family who are doing it tough with COVID I’m sending you my love and prayers right now.
I was asked by some locals in Westernport Bay to help get their message out about protecting their beloved home.
These are very complex and turbulent times but we can’t let the fossil fuel industry use this moment as a massive chess game strategy to twist our state and federal governments arms to their will. If ANYTHING these already established resource companies, that have massively profited off the back of our nation, making BILLIONS of dollars every quarter, should be TAXED at least as much as I am to help with the economic fall out of COVID.
Here’s what the @savewesternport group would like you to know :
Save Westernport says AGL’s plan is an environmental and social disaster.
Right now it’s still just a plan. But AGL’s Environmental Effects Statement (EES) is now
up for public comment and it’s time to say
NO!
AGL is using its EES to get state government approval for it’s cancerous plan. AGL will say it can manage risks to people and the environment. AGL’s track record says otherwise.
From a 6,000 litre sulphuric acid leak to an ash slurry overflow into endangered woodlands, the company has left too much environmental wreckage in its wake.
But AGL doesn’t get it.
They don’t care that Westernport communities have said NO! to bad ideas for over 50 years.
So what have our communities stopped? A uranium enrichment plant on French Island; a petro-chemical plant destined to discharge waste into the ocean through a pipeline
crossing Phillip Island; the gouging of kilometre after kilometre of shorelines to make wharves
for heavy industry; a huge container terminal that stood to kill the bay’s sensitive wetlands;
aluminium smelters and processing for paper and zinc.
The list goes on.
Save Westernport has talked with thousands of locals, and we know what you want. You want
a real say about what happens in your towns and communities. You want a clean bay that’s
safe for the people, businesses and wildlife that rely on it. You want an economy that protects
the beauty and promise of this incredible place.
These Cats wanna Frack this beautiful region. If you’re around Perth folks get down. Let’s tell them to FRACK OFF!!!
@environskimberley @frackfreekimberley @frackfreewa
Hello to all the West Oz and especially Sth West mob.
Tomorrow there will be a rally to protect Gnarabup and our beautiful coastline here around Wooditjup Bilya ( Margaret River ) . It starts at 12 pm and is at Ruether Park. If you don’t want to see the state, local and corporate Governments of this state turn this coastline into their next Gold Coast dreams then TURN UP AND STAND UP AND BE COUNTED!!!!
Developers and the state government have told us is ‘all go’ and there’s nothing we can do but that’s just another tactic to try and keep this community in their boxes. Let’s show them that the community decides NOT them!!
Go to @preserve_gnarabup to find out more
I had the honor of recording one of my favorite songs by one of my favorite artists a few years back for a compilation album of his songs called ‘Cannot Buy My Soul’. The song is called Thou shalt not Steal and the Legend who wrote it is Mr Kev Carmody. Loved recording this song and getting it under my skin. Still one of my favorite songs to play. The album is being reissued and for good reason. The renditions of Kev’s songs by so many great Australian artist is an absolute gem. I am so honoured to this day that my version of Thou shalt not Steal made it to the album. Love you Kev! Thank you for such a great body of work and all you’ve done for culture and country. Big love to a Mooditch Music Man. Link to pre-order in bio. @cannotbuymysoul #cannotbuymysoul 🖤💛♥️
@bluesfestbyronbay have announced their lineup & I’M ON IT! Head to the website to get tickets NOW!
Hello Beautiful Family.
I’M AUCTIONING ONE OF MY OLD TOURING 12 STRINGS!! Hopefully that for your attention. Now then.... Tomorrow’s World Refugee Day and I’m working @asrc1 to help raise much needed funds for some of the most desperate people in the planet.
I’M AUCTIONING MY GUITAR!!!!!! The Asylum Seeker Resource Centre are some of the most inspirational people I’ve met over the years who are making real change on the ground for those in need. There is NO question that anything you donate will make a real difference in someone’s life NOW! These cats are the real deal.
@ASRC1 Telethon on World Refugee Day
Saturday, 20 June
Run Time: 7am - 10pm Australian EST!!!! Website:
www.asrc.org.au/telethon
Facebook: ASRC https://www.facebook.com/AsylumSeekerResourceCentreASRC
Facebook: ASRC Telethon Event
Twitter: @ASRC1
#ASRCTelethon
How to Donate
Call 1300 692 772
Text 'HOPE' to 0437 371 371 to donate $20
Online asrc.org.au/telethon
Hey Family,
Tomorrow the Victorian Greens get to vote for who they want to be their next senator, following the retirement of Richard diNatale.
Although I don’t live in Victoria I’m throwing my support behind @lidiathorpegunnaigunditj
As one of Australia’s staunchest Aboriginal activists and commentators, Lidia has a deep connection to Country which she and her ancestors have nurtured for thousands of years - land which was never ceded that she fights tirelessly for protection.
First Nations Peoples continue to be marginalised by our government and we can’t move forward as a nation until this is addressed and Aboriginal voices are in parliament.
If you live in Victoria get out, Vote & and check out Lidia Thorpe .
Big Love to all you out there family,
John
In solidarity
Super stoked to have won the APRA award for Most Performed Best Blues and Roots song of 2020. It was a privilege just to be amongst such an awesome group of nominees. Props to my inspirational peers @tashsultanaofficial @theteskeybrothers @ziggyalberts @busbymarou Thanks to @jan_skubiszewski from Red Moon Studios that helped me produce and record this song. We had some times around the console and the fire mate. Thanks to Byron Luiters and @cruisetheday_moneybynight for adding their sparks to the fire. Also big love to Rachel Kelly at Downtown Publishing and @philstevensmgmt and @kester_sappho and the rest of our team for helping get this song out. This here is a cover @mamakinpics and I performed of one of this years Song of the Year nominees by the lovely @guysebastian .We had a blast learning and performing it as you’ll see. Full video will be up on IGTV soon. Shout out to @senatorbriggs for the great hosting of the Virtual APRA Awards and all the cool shit he does.
#vapra
This online event @oneearthlive is insane - I’m pretty stoked to be a part of it, swipe👉🏼 for the full lineup! It’s FREE, though you’re encouraged to donate to the contributors or to their nominated charity or organisation! Head my bio for the link & info☝️🌍
Hey Family,
Just finished the rehearsal for this production. It’s sooooo cool to be a part of and I’m doing all the soundtrack live in real time with the amazing @fullyrosebyrne and @ewen_leslie . So cool to witness how great actors can give a script life and body. Inspired. What an honour.
Deets below. Recommend getting involved and getting some culture up ya!(not the most cultured thing to say!) .
📻WA peeps, Tune in to @abcperth at 2:30pm TODAY! I’ll be chatting to Gillian O’Shaughnessy about it too!! GO TO THE LINK IN MY BIO FOR ALL INFO .
A Worldwide LIVE STREAMED reading of GRUESOME PLAYGROUND INJURIES by RAJIV JOSEPH featuring Golden Globe and Emmy nominee ROSE BYRNE, AACTA and Helpmann Award winner EWEN LESLIE and music by ARIA-award winning JOHN BUTLER.
Streaming times:
Sydney, Australia - Sat, 9 May 2020 at 10:30am AEST
Perth, Australia - Sat, 9 May 2020 at 8:30am AWST
New York, USA - Fri, 8 May 2020 at 8:30pm EDT
Los Angeles, USA - Fri, 8 May 2020 at 5:30pm PDT
Toronto, Canada - Fri, 8 May 2020 at 8:30pm EDT
London, UK - Sat, 9 May 2020 at 1:30am BST
*Please adjust times for other countries/regions*
All details at www.redlineproductions.com.au
@redline__productions
@fullyrosebyrne
@ewen_leslie
@johnbutlertrio
@dramatistsplayservice
@canvas_collective
@atyp_theatre
@supportact
Once again this beautiful part of the world is under threat. Theres many different corporate interest on this path for this part of the world but the one in question right now is called Buru Energy.
We need to let Buru Energy know that fracking the Kimberley is unacceptable.
They are holding their Annual General Meeting this week at cable beach in Broome on Thursday May 7 at 10.30 am. Because of COVID-19 we can’t gather to protest as we have done in the past, at Cable Beach or anywhere else.
So we are holding a virtual ralley right now!!!!!! It’s a little involved but in the scheme of things it’s hardly an effort. I’m not yelling here just hoping this breaks through all the info you’re being exposed to. Here’s how to post you holding your placard.
PLEASE TAKE THE TIME TO FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS BELOW AND POST YOUR OPPOSITION TO BURU ENERGY’S PLANS TO FRACK THE KIMBERLEY.
How to Check in to Facebook Places
1. Go to your News Feed and tap on What’s on your mind?
2. Click on the 3 horizontal dots …
3. Choose Check in
4. The input box should say At Where are you?
5. Type in ‘Cable Beach’
6. From the list of Cable Beach Broome check-in sites, choose the one that says Cable Beach with over 40,000 check-ins
7. Now you are checking in at Cable Beach. Here you can add a statement in the What’s on your mind? box, then click the Photo/Video tag and upload your photo with your placard
8. Hit the Post at the bottom of the check-in screen; your comment and photo will be added to the Cable Beach check-in site and shared with your friends
Make sure you set the post to ‘Public’ so everyone can see it.
Sign-up for the Facebook event here:
https://www.facebook.com/events/173845547206255/
If you’re on Twitter, please Tweet @BuruEnergy #Don’tFracktheKimberley
For a Frack Free Kimberley!
Marti @BuruEnergy #Don’tFracktheKimberley
For a Frack Free Kimberley!
@matonguitars .
I’ll be streaming live in 30 minutes from NOW ON THEIR FACEBOOK PAGE. JM NOT YELING BUT KINDA AM.
Yo, Guitar Loverrrrrs, I’m doing a Q&A on the @matonguitars Facebook Page TOMORROW, Monday the 4th of May from 10AM AWST / 12PM AEST. Tune in & Nerd Out!
Tonight y’all. @theteskeybrothers 7pm East Oz,5 pm on the Best coast.
Hey family, here’s a little ISO article with myself and my partner @mamakinpics in the Australian (it’s a newspaper for all y’all people from overseas). Go to the link in my bio/linktree and watch the whole video of Jenny. This is a song Dan and I wrote together some years back and it’s still one of our favourites to play. Love singing this song with her. Hope y’all enjoy.
Hey family,
Brendon from @theteskeybrothers has a iso show called ‘The Not So Late Show’ and this week I’m his guest. He asked me to do a video plug and this is my smart ass attempt. It will be live on Instagram ( I think ) this Sunday, May 3rd at 7pm EST ( East Coast Australian Time )
In these unprecedented times of COVID-19 the arts sector have been doing what they always have .... Being creative!!! Finding new and exciting ways to create and nurture culture. This project is right in line with that and sounded so cool and I just had to be a part of it. Along with two very talented actors @fullyrosebyrne & @ewen_leslie - please tune in NEXT week; details below... RED LINE PRESENTS
GRUESOME PLAYGROUND INJURIES by Rajiv Joseph
. ▪️ A one-off, worldwide livestream on Friday 8th May 2020 at 8:30pm (New York EDT) / Saturday 9th May 2020 at 10:30am (Sydney AEST). . ▪️ The performers be connected from their homes in Sydney, Perth and New York City. Exclusively streamed by @canvas_collective .
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▪️ Tickets sold to this stream will also support @atyp_theatre , @supportact, @abfnsw and @steppenwolfthtr ▪️ PLEASE NOTE: If you have lost income due to COVID-19 or find yourself in any sort of financial hardship you do not need to buy a ticket. The stream is available for all at the advertised time via the link on our website. If you have the means, please grab a ticket. .
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All Stream and ticket details: www.redlineproductions.com.au.
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#theatredate
EUROPEAN TOUR POSTPONED TO 2021
To all of my fans in Europe and the UK. Thank you so much for your patience on awaiting news on my upcoming shows. Firstly, I just want to wish you all good health and hope that you are coping during these crazy times. We have been watching from afar and want to pass on our sincere thoughts for those who have lost family or friends to COVID-19.
We are thrilled to announce that our upcoming European solo tour will now be rescheduled for April/May 2021. Thank you to all the people who have been working hard to make this happen.
Previously purchased tickets will be valid for next year's shows and we ask that if possible you hold onto them so we can meet up then.
Unfortunately, we have been unable to reschedule the Tschirgart Jazz Festival in Austria, the Italian show in Trieste, and the concert in Lyon, France. Tickets for these cancelled shows will be refunded from point of purchase.
In better news, we have been able to add three new shows in Italy in Genova, Forlì and Padova and also an extra show in Montpelier, France. Tickets for these shows are on sale now from www.johnbutlertrio.com
In the meantime, please look after yourselves and each other and I’ll see you on the other side.
Biggest of love,
JB
FYI
These two beautiful souls have just released an amazing EP called Are You Listening . It’s fricken an outstanding piece of work and I’m very proud of these two brave hearts. It’s such a bold and brave thing to open your rib cage out to the world and bare your open heart for all to see. Personally I relish and love it and equally find it excruciating. Such a ☯️. Anyways where was I ? This group of songs is a fine offering and I hope you enjoy. Go to my story today for a Spotify link.
@mamakinpics
@spendermusic
While we’re all meant to be staying home, working from home, or have plain lost our work altogether the clearfelling and wholesale destruction of Tasmania’s Native forest goes on unabated. Literally there’s clearfelling taking place as I type.. Today, April 8th, marks the day that 356,000 Hectares ( that’s 356,000 football fields) of Native Forest, that was meant to be put under protection, will be released to the market for logging. The Tasmanian Logging industry since the early 2000’s has reported a loss of over a BILLION dollars!!! Not only is it completely and utterly environmental terrorism and unsustainable it’s also economically unsustainable; receiving millions upon millions of dollars of subsidies that comes from taxpayers wallets!!! For the last 3 decades!!!!! WTF! Complete criminal behavior from the state and federal government in these days of climate change , species extinction and drought stricken water catchments. I was asked by @bobbrownfoundation to take part in one the biggest virtual Rallies on the planet today and had the honour or hearing from the foremost educated on this issue. If you care about this amazing bio diverse and special natural wonderland that is Tasmania please take a pic of yourself with a sign that says something along the lines of mine and tag @petergutweinmp on insta and Facebook. Let’s protect these 356,000 hectares and beyond. Peace people and be safe out there.
Hey ISO Fam, I’m part of an amazing group of artist who are playing Isol-Aid this weekend. It’s on NOW!
All proceeds go to @supportact which helps out music industry workers who are in distress or have fallen in hard times. They’re an amazing organization check em out.
I PLAY AT 1:20 pm EST , AUSTRALIAN TIME!!! I play for twenty minutes.
@mamakinpics is before me and @joliehollandmusic is after. Close up on second pic for set times.
Fucken yieeeeeew.
This man is one of my idols. Effortless, soulful to the bone and so much depth. We lost a great poet and purveyor or rhythm and story. Thank you for ALL you gave. Rest In Peace Bill. Man....
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