How John Farnham will be honoured at the 2024 Logie Awards - as stars set to perform are revealed READ MORE: Robert Irwin wins major award after being slammed for his Gold Logie nomination By Ali Daher For Daily Mail Australia Published: 02:12 BST, 11 August 2024 | Updated: 02:14 BST, 11 August 2024 e-mail View comments The 2024 Logie Awards are set to dazzle with a star-studded musical tribute as Jessica Mauboy and Guy Sebastian prepare to honour the legendary John Farnham . The duo will take the stage alongside The Farnham Band in a special performance celebrating Farnham's illustrious career and remarkable achievements. This tribute is expected to be one of the highlights of the night, as the Logies pay homage to an artist who has left an indelible mark on Australian music.
Farnham, affectionately known as ' The Voice ' of Australia, has had a career spanning over five decades, with numerous chart-topping hits and unforgettable performances. But he will be unlikely to ever perform again after undergoing a marathon surgery to remove the tumour from his mouth. The operation, carried out by 26 medical staff, also saw a major part of his jaw removed and, 12 months after the surgery Farnham revealed that he was cancer free.
He had only discovered he had the cancerous growth in his mouth after his wife Jill insisted on taking him to the doctor for a check up when he developed a persistent mouth ulcer. Mauboy and Sebastian, both of whom have been vocal about their admiration for .