CELINE DION : THE SONG OF JOHN FARNHAM A LIVING LEGEND THE CELEBRATION CONCERT SEPTEMBER 20. 2026

 

Celine Dion, Hugh Jackman, Keith Urban & More to Honour John Farnham at Tribute Concert This Year.

Celine Dion, Hugh Jackman and Keith Urban are just a few names that will perform at a tribute concert honouring Australian music legend, John Farnham, this year

The Songs of John Farnham: A Living Legend will go ahead on September 20th at Rod Laver Arena, with funds raised from the concert to go towards Head and Neck Cancer Australia, which supported Farnham during his own battle in recent years.

Other names expected to perform, reportedly personally invited by Farnham, include Jimmy Barnes, Tina Arena, Richard Marx, Human Nature and Jessica Mauboy.

The show will officially be announced at the venue later this morning by Paul Dainty. Tickets go on sale from 10am on Tuesday, June 2nd.

“I’ve been incredibly lucky to spend my life doing what I love, and even luckier to have Australians embrace my music the way they have,” Farnham said.

“This (tribute concert) isn’t about me — it’s about giving something back and supporting a cause that means a great deal to me.

“The fact that so many extraordinary artists from around the world have so generously agreed to be part of this night is incredibly humbling and says far more about the spirit behind this event than it does about me. I hope everyone has a great night.”

THE SONGS OF JOHN FARNHAM: A LIVING LEGEND

THE CELEBRATION CONCERT

Helping raise funds for Head and Neck Cancer Australia

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 20th aT ROD LAVER ARENA, MELBOURNE

TICKETS ON SALE AT 10AM ON TUESDAY, 2nd JUNE

120 Artists Live On Stage including

 a 38 Piece Orchestra, Choir & The John Farnham Band

Tina Arena • Jimmy Barnes • Mahalia Barnes • Kate Ceberano

Diesel • Hans • Human Nature • Jack Jones • Richard Marx

Jessica Mauboy • Ruby Rodgers • Jon Stevens

Mitch Tambo • Keith Urban • Mark Vincent • Ross Wilson

With Celine Dion (from Paris) & Hugh Jackman (from Los Angeles)

performing via satellite

ROLLINGSTONE 

CELINE DION FAMILY TV SERIES IN THE WORKS

 

Céline Dion Family TV Series In The Works

EXCLUSIVE: A TV drama chronicling the early life of Céline Dion and family is in the works.

Growing Up Dion [working title] marks the first time the “My Heart Will Go On” singer’s family has formally supported a dramatized adaptation of her childhood, with her brother Jacques Dion producing and the show based on Dion, A Family Saga, written by her nephew Jimmy Dion.

Zoë Green (Sirens, Carnival Row) is showrunning the project, which traces Dion’s childhood in Quebec and formative years growing up in a modest, music-filled household, where her bond with her mother Thérèse and close-knit dynamic of 14 sibling relationships shaped her path to global superstardom. The project, which comes from LA’s Diamant Rouge Entertainment, is being taken out now to international buyers.

Jacques Dion said: “This series represents something deeply meaningful for our family, as it captures the spirit, struggles, and love that defined our upbringing. We are proud to finally share this story with the world in a way that feels true to who we are.”

Casting is to come and thoughts will naturally turn to who will portray Dion. She was previously played by Valérie Lemercier in 2021 musical comedy-drama Aline and Christine Ghawi in 2008’s Céline. She has also been portrayed by the Tony-nominated Marla Mindelle in Broadway jukebox musical Titanique, a Titanic parody which retells the movie’s events from Dion’s perspective.

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CELINE DION : "THE CELINE DION STORY "FRANCE2 MAY 3,2026

 

The announcement of her return to the stage this fall of 2026 in Paris confirmed her iconic status… Céline Dion is definitively a unique artist who has forged an unbreakable bond with fans ."20h30 le dimanche". La story Céline Dion on France2

CELINE DION "DANSONS " April 17,2026

 

CELINE DION RELEASES NEW SONG “DANSONS”

April 17, 2026

NEW FRENCH TRACK WRITTEN BY JEAN-JACQUES GOLDMAN OUT TODAY

Today, global icon Celine Dion releases “Dansons,” her first original song in several years. The track, written by renowned songwriter Jean-Jacques Goldman, is available now. 

Marking a creative reunion, “Dansons” finds Celine returning to the French repertoire that shaped the early years of her extraordinary career. Jean-Jacques and Celine have collaborated many times, most notably on the album D’eux, Celine’s wildly successful 1995 album and the best-selling French-language album of all time for which Jean-Jacques was the primary writer. Most recently, the duo worked together on the 2016 song “Encore un soir.”

“Dansons” blends the elegance, optimism, and emotional depth that are hallmarks of both Celine and Jean-Jacques, along with fierce defiance in the face of instability and the joy of connection through music.

« C’était en 2020, le monde s’arrêtait et des gens dansaient, confinés chez eux. Six ans plus tard, plus de virus mais nul besoin de changer un mot, le monde ne tourne pas plus rond, et nous dansons toujours ‘au-dessus des abîmes’ ». – JJG

Accompanying the new song is a lyric video also released today, filmed in the iconic streets of Paris by Maxime Allouche. 

The release of “Dansons” arrives as Celine prepares for her recently announced and long-awaited return to the stage — an exceptional five-week residency at Paris La Défense Arena, with sixteen performances scheduled between September and October 2026 – concerts that mark the beginning of a new chapter.

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CELINE DION "DANSONS" OFFICIAL VIDEO APRIL 17,2026

 

 Apropos du réalisateur : « Max Allouche est un jeune auteur et réalisateur de mini-séries sur Instagram qui célèbrent l’amour et les rencontres. Très actif sur les réseaux, il a proposé à différents artistes (chanteur, humoriste, violoniste, danseuse) de participer à ce clip. On peut retrouver la grande danseuse classique Victoria Dauberville et son conjoint Mathieu Forget, la violoniste Esther Abrami, l’humoriste Lola Dubini et la jeune artiste Oria entre autres »

About the director: Max Allouche is a young writer and director of mini-series on Instagram that celebrate love and new encounters. Highly active on social media, he invited various artists (a singer, a comedian, a violinist and a dancer) to take part in this music video. Featured artists include the renowned classical dancer Victoria Dauberville and her partner Mathieu Forget, violinist Esther Abrami, comedian Lola Dubini and the young artist Oria, amongst others.”

DANSONS

Dansons, au-dessus des abîmes 

aux arêtes des cimes 

et les bas fonds quittons 

volons, valsons

Dansons, quand le monde vacille 

sur un pas, sur un fil 

à nos corps emmêlés, 

nos mains nouées

Pour oublier nos peines 

Que rien ne nous retienne, (ne nous retienne)

Dansons, au-dessus des grands vides 

que nos souffles nous guident 

les corps à l’unisson 

jouez violons

Dansons, ce soir il y a bal 

au milieu des étoiles, 

envers et contre nous 

doux rendez-vous

Flottons, front contre front 

Flocons, sur l’horizon (flocons sur l'horizon)

Dansons pour être et rester droits 

Parce qu’on se le doit 

Pour tous les immobiles 

Tous les sans voix ni loi 

Parce que c’est inutile 

Parce que toi et moi 

Nos visages, nos bras 

Malgré tout puisqu’on ne peut danser que debout

Dansons, inventons nos vertiges 

avant que l’on se fige 

quand l’univers hostile 

une idylle, une île

Dansons au-dessus des abîmes 

aux arêtes des cimes 

tournons puisque le monde 

ne tourne plus rond

CELINE DION "DANSONS" APRIL 17,2026

Celine Dion's new single is finally here. It's her first song in French in 10 years. The Quebec singer reunites with the man who made her a star in France: Jean-Jacques Goldman. He is the writer, composer, and arranger of this track, titled "Dansons" (Let's Dance).

DANSONS

Dansons, au-dessus des abîmes 

aux arêtes des cimes 

et les bas fonds quittons 

volons, valsons

Dansons, quand le monde vacille 

sur un pas, sur un fil 

à nos corps emmêlés, 

nos mains nouées

Pour oublier nos peines 

Que rien ne nous retienne, (ne nous retienne)

Dansons, au-dessus des grands vides 

que nos souffles nous guident 

les corps à l’unisson 

jouez violons

Dansons, ce soir il y a bal 

au milieu des étoiles, 

envers et contre nous 

doux rendez-vous

Flottons, front contre front 

Flocons, sur l’horizon (flocons sur l'horizon)

Dansons pour être et rester droits 

Parce qu’on se le doit 

Pour tous les immobiles 

Tous les sans voix ni loi 

Parce que c’est inutile 

Parce que toi et moi 

Nos visages, nos bras 

Malgré tout puisqu’on ne peut danser que debout

Dansons, inventons nos vertiges 

avant que l’on se fige 

quand l’univers hostile 

une idylle, une île

Dansons au-dessus des abîmes 

aux arêtes des cimes 

tournons puisque le monde 

ne tourne plus rond 

.........

Arranger, Piano, Producer, Programmer: Luc Leroy

Arranger, Composer, Lyricist, Producer: Jean-Jacques Goldman

Producer, Mixing Engineer, Arranger, Drum Programmer, Programmer: Yann Macé

Vocal Engineer, Vocal Producer: François Lalonde

Vocal Producer: Scott Price

Mastering Engineer: Vlado Meller

Assistant Mastering Engineer: Andy Rivas

CELINE DION "DANSONS" NEW FRENCH SONG APRIL 17,2026

 

Dansons, au-dessus des abîmes...

Written by Jean-Jacques Goldman and produced by Goldman, Luc Leroy, and Yann Macé.

Céline Dion will release a new song "Dansons" written by Jean-Jacques Goldman on April 17, 2026. 

CELINE DION "DANSONS" NEW FRENCH SONG APRIL 17, 2026

 

Céline Dion will release a new song "Dansons" written by Jean-Jacques Goldman on April 17, 2026. 

CELINE DION FRENCH NEW SONG APRIL 17,2026

 

Céline Dion will release a new song written by Jean-Jacques Goldman on April 17, 2026. 

CELINE DION NEW FRENCH SONG APRIL 17,2026

 

Céline Dion will release a new song written by Jean-Jacques Goldman on April 17, 2026.