2024
Search results
Peter Garrett. Peter Robert Garrett AM (born 16 April 1953) [3] is an Australian musician, environmentalist, activist and former politician. In 1973, Garrett became the lead singer of the Australian rock band Midnight Oil.
Mar 18, 2024 · He's sung this tune as president of the Australian Conservation Foundation, as a campaigner for the unsuccessful referendum for an Indigenous Voice to Parliament, and as the visually arresting, vocally unique, lead singer of a politically charged, iconic Australian band that performed its final tour in 2022.
Peter Garrett is a long-time advocate and campaigner on a range of local and global issues. A member of Midnight Oil, one of Australia’s most successful bands, he served as a cabinet minister in the Rudd/Gillard Labor governments from 2007-13.
People also ask
Who is Peter Garrett?
Does Peter Garrett have a solo album A version of now?
Does Peter Garrett still make music?
What did Peter Garrett say about state schools?
Biography. Parliamentary service. Elected to the House of Representatives for Kingsford Smith, New South Wales, 2004. Re-elected 2007 and 2010. Retired prior to general elections 2013. Ministerial appointments. Minister for the Environment, Heritage and the Arts from 3.12.2007 to 8.3.2010. Cabinet Minister from 3.12.2007 to 1.7.2013.
Apr 26, 2024 · Peter Garrett finally drops his new solo album The True North today. Recorded in his hometown of Sydney with producer Tony Buchen and featuring artwork by daughter, Grace Garrett the songs span infectious rockers like ‘Permaglow’, the atmospheric title track and a new...
May 18, 2016 · Dec 15, 2023. Legendary Midnight Oil frontman, Peter Garrett, has announced two extra shows to round out next year’s tour in support of his forthcoming solo album, The True North. The True North is out March 15, 2024 and is available to pre-order now .
Mar 18, 2024 · Peter Garrett looks back on Midnight Oil, life's curveballs and a burst of creative energy at 70 in his special interview with Australian Story presenter Leigh Sales. (Australian Story: Tom Hancock)
