William Crighton's single Your Country in the running for inaugural Environmental Music Prize

Josh Leeson
May 11 2022 - 8:00pm
SUPPORT: William Crighton will open for Midnight Oil on the band's final European tour. Picture: Paul Dear
SUPPORT: William Crighton will open for Midnight Oil on the band's final European tour. Picture: Paul Dear

WILLIAM Crighton wrote his call-to-arms single Your Country as he reached "fever point" in his anger at the treatment of Australia's natural environment.

Josh Leeson

Josh Leeson

Journalist

Josh Leeson is an entertainment and features journalist, specialising in music, at the Newcastle Herald. He first joined the masthead in 2008 after stints at the Namoi Valley Independent and Port Stephens Examiner and has previously covered sport including the Asian Cup, A-League, Surfest, cricket and rugby league.

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