John Schumann & the Vagabond Crew – Behind The Lines

Venue: Light Church Auditorium

A concert to commemorate the official opening of the Vietnam Veterans Walk

“Schumann’s voice carries the wind in from the outback. It has grains of red dust and yellow earth, it’s flecked with toil, hardship, humanity and love.

It’s as old as the land, with a gnarled weariness like the weathered bark of a gum, tinged with the light of hope. He sings of Australia, of its past and present, its people.” Poet and journalist Warwick McFadyen

To mark the opening of the Vietnam War Memorial Walk, John Schumann (ex Redgum, I was only 19) and his six-piece band, The Vagabond Crew, will present “Behind the Lines:

Australia at War in words and music” at the Light Church Auditorium, on Yorketown Road Edithburgh.

Beautifully played by The Vagabond Crew, the songs are linked by a moving narrative delivered by acclaimed actor, Celine O’Leary.

The narrative is drawn from newspaper reports of the day, poems, letters from the front and gentle reflections. The concert is illustrated by a carefully curated set of rare, evocative images.

Behind the Lines” is a heartfelt commemoration bringing into focus the very best of Australian songwriting. Along with beautiful rearrangements of much-loved Australian classics, John and the band will perform his own songs including “I was only 19”, “Safe behind the Wire”, “On Every Anzac Day” and “Anzac Biscuits” (from his bestselling album “Behind the Lines” ABC Music/Universal).

This a performance not to be missed.

Presented by The Entertanners

in association with the York Peninsula Community

Supported by Veterans SA

Transaction Fees Apply Online $2.50 Phone $3.50

• Genre - Rock
• $78.00
• 18 August 2025
• 180 minutes
• 14:00
• Light Church Auditorium
• Main Auditorium
• All Ages
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