Jack Johnson to Perform Live at WIN Entertainment Centre March 13

Jack Johnson will be performing live tat the WIN Entertainment Centre in Wollongong, Australia on March 13 at 6:30 pm.

Born in Hawaii, Jack Hody Johnson is an established signer and songwriter, musician, filmmaker and surfer who’s enjoyed his commercial success following the debut of his first album, Brushfire Fairytales in 2001.  Since then, Johnson has released five albums and several EPs.  His music of often described as being that of an acoustic, soft rock, adult alternative feeling.

Johnson’s albums include Brushfire Fairytales, On and On, In Between Dreams, Sing-A-Longs and Lullabies for the Film Curious George and Sleep Through the Static. 

Johnson directed a film with his friend from film school, Chris Malloy entitled Thicker than Water (2000).

Johnson is also the founder of Brushfire Records, established in 2002.  The company is responsible for the release of the Thicker than Water soundtrack.  Matt Costa, Animal Liberation Orchestra, G. Love & Special Sauce and Rogue Wave are signed with the label.

Johnson also co-founded the Kokua Hawaii Foundation in 2004 in an effort to support environmental education throughout Hawaii.  The foundation hosts an annual benefit called the Kokua Festival.  The Festival joins environmental organizations, eco-friendly businesses, musicians, artists, teachers and community leaders in the hopes of promoting environmental awareness in Hawaii.  Having a strong concern for the environment, Johnson notes on the back cover of his latest album, Sleep Through the Static, the album was recorded using solar energy.  Additionally, the first song of the album, “All at Once” warns about global warming and climate change.

Formerly the Wollongong Entertainment Centre, the WIN Entertainment Centre is often simply called the WEC.  The multipurpose indoor arena stands in downtown Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia.  The facility is the home of the Wollongong Hawks of the National Basketball League.  The venue is adjacent to WIN Stadium, home of the St George Illawarra Dragons of the National Rugy League.  WIN Television has the naming rights for both facilities.

The venue first opened on September 5, 1998, hosting a concert featuring Bob Dylan and Patti Smith.  4,935 spectators came to the event.  As of February 18, 2005, the current record for highest attendance is 5,839, for the Hawks vs. Sydney Kings season finale.

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