# Coldplay Chris Martin Sings For John Farnham

> Chris Martin performs original song for John Farnham at Melbourne tribute concert.
- Title: Coldplay Chris Martin Sings For John Farnham · Billboard
- Summary: Chris Martin performs original song for John Farnham at Melbourne tribute concert. Chris Martin sang an original song for John Farnham at a Melbourne tribute…
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- Source: Billboard — https://billboard.com/music/music-news/coldplay-chris-martin-salutes-john-farnham-original-song-1236345197
- Author: Lars Brandle
- Published: 2026-09-23T08:41:37+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: coldplay, chris martin, john farnham, melbourne, head and neck cancer australia, rod laver arena, songs of john farnham
## John Farnham Tribute Concert
Chris Martin performed an original song for John Farnham at a Melbourne tribute concert on September 20, 2026.
## Martin's Song for Farnham
Martin sang about his friendship with Shane Warne and Farnham, saying he loves Farnham more than Coldplay.

> Seventeen years ago in Melbourne, my friend Shane said to me: 'There’s been a bloody big bushfire. It’s something you should see,'
## Martin's Tribute Words
Martin thanked Farnham for helping him connect with his cricket playing friend and said Farnham's songs will live on.

> Well thank you John, thank you John, I think you’re really great. You made me get much closer to my cricket playing mate.
## Concert Details
Over 120 artists performed at Rod Laver Arena for The Songs Of John Farnham: A Living Legend – The Celebration Concert.
## Farnham's Health
John Farnham could not attend due to deteriorating health, despite his 1986 album Whispering Jack selling over 1 million copies in Australia.
## Fundraising Success
The concert raised funds for Head and Neck Cancer Australia and sold over 23,000 tickets nationwide.
## Key takeaway

Chris Martin sang an original song for John Farnham at a Melbourne tribute concert to honor his legacy and raise funds for head and neck cancer awareness.