Recent News

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Keith Potger Releases Solo CD

Keith has released his first ever solo album, 'Secrets of the heart'.

"In August 2003 I booked the recording studio for a few weeks to put down some basic versions of songs I had written during the past decade. I guess there must have been some extra inspiration in that studio because before I knew it the rough tracks had become polished tracks. The original idea of putting down thirteen songs was expanded to nineteen and I felt like I was singing better than ever."

For more details & how to order, see Bruce & Keith's Solo page
On 3rd December 2005, while on a visit to the UK, Keith gave a one-off concert at Dinton Village Hall, Dinton, near Salisbury, to help raise funds for small villages in rural areas. Further concerts are planned for 2006.

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Seekers Manager John Kovak dies at 50

From the Surfin' Seekers Yahoo group website:

John Kovac - Judith Durham's long time manager, and the Seekers' guiding light through their reunion years from 1993-2004 - died in Melbourne on December 8 at age 50.

Without John's unflinching desire to reunite the original Seekers, we would quite possibly never have seen Athol, Bruce, Judith and Keith back together on stage or on record.

For members of this group and the email group, the Seekers reunions as orchestrated by John have galvanised friendships amongst all of us - some online, others in person - friendships and contacts that would otherwise never have been made.

We remember John for his skilful entrepreneurial work with the Seekers, and the joy this has brought to us all

There is a personal message from Judith about John on her website.

Notices in the Melbourne Herald Sun included this from The Seekers:

KOVAC - John.
Treasured friend and brother
of Athol, Keith and Bruce, and
Judith's soulmate. We are all
bonded in our love and
appreciation of your amazing
gifts. The best manager we
could ever have had for our
reunion years.
We'll never forget you.
Your family
THE SEEKERS


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*** New CD and DVD releases***

The Seekers Ultimate collection

The 'Ultimate Collection' CD contains 25 tracks personally chosen by The Seekers. The music spans 40 years from the hits of the 60s through the 90s reunion to a brand new bonus track, 'Massachusetts'. Originally written by the Bee Gees with The Seekers in mind, the group have now recorded the song as a tribute to Maurice Gibb.

The Ultimate Collection CD

Click here for details.

The Seekers have also released a ‘live’ CD called "Night of Nights", which was recorded during their 'Carnival of Hits' tour of Australia and the UK. It's a double CD, released on the Sony label in Australia. The Seekers were on top form during this tour, and this CD features the Melbourne show.

Click here for full details, soundclips and where to order the CD.

Recent DVD releases include The Seekers' Australian TV specials from the 60s and their 25th year reunion celebration (which includes bonus footage). For details and where to order, see the CDs and videos page.

The Seekers' first ever album has been re-released for the first time on CD. EMI have also included the Seekers in their As, Bs and EPs series of CDs, which feature original mono recordings. See link above for details

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2003/4 Tours

The Seekers celebrated their 40th anniversary as a group with two concert tours of Australia and New Zealand. The group officially disbanded after the 2004 tour, although they did perform another show later that year  - in Hong Kong!

The 2003 tour was originally called the "Never say Never Again" tour. When interviewed by the Herald Sun, The Seekers’ bass player Athol Guy said the tongue-in-cheek name was chosen to play on the group's numerous comebacks, with three tours having been completed since their 1993 announcement they were hitting the road for the last time. 

"We learned from previous experiences that you never say never again. Every time we meet people they say, 'Oh, is this another last goodbye tour?' so we're having a bit of fun with it. You just never know what's around the corner.

"A few years ago we never would have thought that we could be together to play again because we're not a permanent band any more and the Seekers don't exist except when we get together and have a bit of fun."

Lead singer Judith Durham says the idea to reform came after Australia Post approached them about honouring their career achievements with a souvenir stamp collection, which was launched on Oct 7th (see feature below).

Keith Potger, who lives in Western Australia, says the group's longevity was founded on friendship. "We're very different people and we all have strong opinions but we're a very democratic group," he said.

 

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Judith Durham Diamond Jubilee Concert DVD

Judith Durham in Concert

Celebrate with Judith on her first UK concert tour in seven years. Hear that legendary golden voice in a 2-hour concert of her own inspirational compositions and uplifting Seekers hits including The Carnival Is Over, Georgy Girl and Colours Of My Life.

The DVD/video, recorded at the Royal Festival Hall in London entitled "Diamond Night" is available now. For more details, see the Judith Durham Solo page.

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Seekers ride high in all-time UK Top 100

'The Carnival is Over' is officially the 30th best selling single in UK chart history! The Top 100 singles of the last 50 years (since the chart began) was compiled in October 2002.

Full Chart list

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The Seekers were featured on a stamp set from Australia Post.

You can order the set here:
http://www.2.auspost.com.au/stamps/stampshop_1.asp?product_type=7


An exciting time for The Seekers - here's a 'real audio' clip of Judith commenting on all the events. Judith.rm. My thanks go to Peter Blight for providing this clip.

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Judith Durham Concert CD

Following her successful concert with the Melbourne Welsh Choir at the Melbourne Concert Hall on March 3rd, 2002, a CD of the concert is now available.

For full details of the CD please click here
 

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November 2001

The Seekers release new Christmas CD

In May and June 2001, Judith Durham, Athol Guy, Keith Potger and Bruce Woodley got together in Melbourne to record a new Studio Album of delightful Christmas songs. The release of their very first Christmas album marks a return to The Seekers' distinctive folksy 60's sound.

Click here for full details & soundclips

 

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New Bruce Woodley CD

Bruce Woodley has released a new Solo CD: 'I am Australian'. Featuring the singing talents of his Daughter Claire, this CD contains 11 new recordings of songs written by Bruce, plus those of legendary Australians Banjo Paterson and Henry Lawson.

The CD is available through Key Mail Order in the UK

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