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Leeuwin gig proves a hit

Declan BushAugusta Margaret River Times
Bernard Fanning delivered a moving performance at the Leeuwin Family Concert.
Camera IconBernard Fanning delivered a moving performance at the Leeuwin Family Concert. Credit: Declan Bush

A relaxed crowd gathered last Saturday for Bernard Fanning’s Leeuwin Estate family concert.

About 3500 people spread across the winery’s grounds to see the Powderfinger star perform songs from his solo catalogue and most recent album Civil Dusk.

The Panics’ frontman Jae Laffer got the evening started on acoustic guitar, with help from Margaret River-born guitarist Ash Blakeney.

Bernard Fanning delivered a moving performance at the Leeuwin Family Concert.
Camera IconBernard Fanning delivered a moving performance at the Leeuwin Family Concert. Credit: Declan Bush
Meaghan Makin and Lauren Cooper.
Camera IconMeaghan Makin and Lauren Cooper.
Meaghan Makin and Lauren Cooper.
Camera IconMeaghan Makin and Lauren Cooper.
Jane Millington and Jarrad Pozzi with Olive, 5, and Samson, 8.
Camera IconJane Millington and Jarrad Pozzi with Olive, 5, and Samson, 8.
Daryn Rowland with Holly, 8, and Poppy, 6.
Camera IconDaryn Rowland with Holly, 8, and Poppy, 6.
Bailey and Flynn Scotney, 14, with Sophia Mowbray, 14.
Camera IconBailey and Flynn Scotney, 14, with Sophia Mowbray, 14.

The songwriter also paid tribute to rock legend Prince, finishing Powderfinger hit These Days with a rousing chorus of Purple Rain to see the night out.

Leith and Tracey Gregory.
Camera IconLeith and Tracey Gregory.
Daryn Rowland with Holly, 8, and Poppy, 6.
Camera IconDaryn Rowland with Holly, 8, and Poppy, 6.
Bill and Kay Gibson with Dee and John Haddow.
Camera IconBill and Kay Gibson with Dee and John Haddow.
Bailey and Flynn Scotney, 14, with Sophia Mowbray, 14.
Camera IconBailey and Flynn Scotney, 14, with Sophia Mowbray, 14.

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