News & Updates

@bluesfestbyronbay have announced their lineup & I’M ON IT! Head to the website to get tickets NOW! ...

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 ...

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! ...

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! ...

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 ...

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. ...

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.... ...

AND THEN SOME!! Until this is finished! ...

Ole mate
#isoart ...