Dobe Newton

Dobe Newton OAM (b. 1948) is an Australian musician and member of The Bushwackers.[1]

Dobe Newton
OAM
Dobe Newton performing with the Bushwackers, at the 2010 National Celtic Festival in Portarlington, Victoria, Australia.
Background information
Born1948
OriginSydney, Australia
Associated actsThe Bushwackers

Career

Dobe Newton was born in Sydney, and joined Australian bush band The Bushwackers in 1973 as a vocalist and lagerphone player.[1][2]

In 1987 he co-wrote I Am Australian with Bruce Woodley of the Seekers.[3]

During the 1990's Newton was CEO of the Western Australian Music Industry Association as they were setting up, before he moved to Victoria and took a similar role with the Victorian Rock Foundation.[4]

He was awarded an OAM in 2013 for service to the performing arts as an entertainer and advocate.[4]

In 2013 he became President of Country Music Association of Australia (CMAA), after serving on their board for ten years, when John Williamson stepped down.[5] He continues to hold the position in 2022.[6]

References
  1. Hayley (26 January 2021). "Dobe Newton OAM Yarns on Kool N Deadly". 3 Kool n Deadly. Retrieved 17 March 2022.
  2. Hayley (13 May 2021). "The Bushwackers Celebrate 50 Years With New Single 'Diggin' For Gold'". 3 Kool n Deadly. Retrieved 17 March 2022.
  3. "I am Australian songwriter 'brought undone' as tune becomes an isolation anthem". ABC News. 17 April 2020. Retrieved 17 March 2022.
  4. Belt, Rebecca (26 January 2013). "OAM for Dobe coming in 2013". The Northern Daily Leader. Retrieved 17 March 2022.
  5. "Dobe Newton new president of CMAA". ABC News. 11 December 2013. Retrieved 17 March 2022.
  6. "CMAA 50th Anniversary The Winners PRE-ORDER NOW!". www.country.com.au. Retrieved 17 March 2022.
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