Type: | Misc |
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first airdate: | May 17 2022 |
broadcaster: | ABCTV Plus |
Production country: |
AU |
Duration: | 7 mins |
Dame Olivia Newton-John AC DBE is the 2022 Australian Women In Music Awards (AWMA) Honour Roll Inductee. Olivia has had a career spanning more than five decades as a singer, songwriter, actor, entrepreneur and activist. As the host points out Olivia has been a long time activist for environmental and animal rights, and an advocate for health awareness specifically cancer.
Olivia has pre-recorded (in 2021) a message to accept the award. A lovely acceptance speech Olivia makes sure to encourage other women to enter the entertainment business not just as singers but as producers, engineers and technicians.One person does it, others will follow - lead by example,
is great encouragement from Olivia.
Olivia's fellow Australian and friend Tina Arena does a beautiful live performance of Olivia's hit I Honestly Love You.