# Event Details - **Event Name**: JOHN BROOMHALL TRIBUTE - **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 30 Aug, 2026 at 03:00 pm – Sun, 30 Aug, 2026 at 07:00 pm (+10:00) - **Event Description**: JOHN BROOMHALL TRIBUTE FEATURING PENNY DAVIES AND ROGER ILOTT John was and is a celebrated singer & writer of the Australian Folk scene. He will be remembered for his anthemic song “Time is a Tempest” that has closed the Illawarra Folk Festival many times. Penny Davies and Roger Ilott, longtime friends of John, will lead the tribute concert, performing some of his iconic songs, and together with a large cast of musicians and friends of John, they will also help celebrate the wonderful life of this much-loved musician and storyteller. Fond recollections by Penny and Roger ( from Penny & Rogers facebook -20 March, 2026 ) John Broomhall 1948-2026 John Broomhall was a songwriter and a true poet. He made a significant contribution to Australian folk music, turning the works of many bush poets into songs. He also wrote many songs of his own, some documenting the turbulent history of our country since colonisation, some about love, family and the beauty of our natural environment. Penny Davies and I first met John at a gig at Bankstown Folk in early 1984. He’d just released his first album, Broken Hill Miner, and we’d just released our first album, Restless, late the previous year. That night he held the audience in thrall with his own songs, and had them joining enthusiastically on the choruses of songs such as Ring Of Iron – it was folk music magic. From then until our move to Storm King, Queensland in August, 1987, John recorded three albums – Free As The Breeze, In The Days When The Anzacs Were New, and Drifting Down The Darling - plus dozens of other songs at our Restless Music studio in Balmain. Sometimes he would come to the studio with his classical guitar and record 15 or 20 songs in a three-hour session. It was a prolific time in his life. We also collaborated on several other recording projects during those incredibly creative years. Over the last few decades, whenever we’ve caught up with him, John would be bubbling with enthusiasm about songs, books or poems. We’ve recorded our own versions of many of his songs, and archived his unreleased recordings on the 2 x CD set Balmain Recordings 1984-1987. We were so glad we were able to spend time with him in August last year in Springbrook, Gold Coast Hinterland, just prior to his admission into a retirement/care home. We have lost a wonderful friend and valued colleague. Australian folk music has lost one of its best. Entry is by donation Tickets will be limited. To be assured of entry, purchase a General Admission ticket online. Suggested min donation per person $10. Thank you Artists are generously performing for free and your donation will assist in transportation costs for Penny and Roger, who are travelling from Queensland. Show starts 3pm - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/shellharbour-city-centre/john-broomhall-tribute/200030528120104 - **Event Categories**: music, entertainment, art, literary-art, nonprofit, performances, concerts, festivals - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 20 ## Ticket Details ## Event venue details - **city**: Shellharbour City Centre - **state**: NS - **country**: Australia - **location**: Albion Park Bowling Club - **lat**: -34.57034 - **long**: 150.76874 - **full address**: Albion Park Bowling Club, 32 Taylor Rd, Albion Park NSW 2527, Australia, Shellharbour City Centre ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: JOHN BROOMHALL TRIBUTE - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/6012894a8696c578ccfa575f459fa453c28cf9a005822598849c295eacf8b19a-rimg-w1149-h606-dc080808-gmir?v=1787134511 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is JOHN BROOMHALL TRIBUTE being held? - **A:** JOHN BROOMHALL TRIBUTE takes place on Sun, 30 Aug, 2026 at 03:00 pm to Sun, 30 Aug, 2026 at 07:00 pm at Albion Park Bowling Club, 32 Taylor Rd, Albion Park NSW 2527, Australia, Shellharbour City Centre. - **Q**: Who is organizing JOHN BROOMHALL TRIBUTE ? - **A:** JOHN BROOMHALL TRIBUTE is organized by Illawarra Folk Club. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** JOHN BROOMHALL TRIBUTE is ideal for music lovers, fans of all genres, and anyone who wants to celebrate the power of music - from intimate gigs and live sessions to festivals and cultural performances. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Shellharbour City Centre, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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