Adam Brand is planning to play a relief concert for Victoria’s bushfire victims. The country singer, who grew up in the Victorian country town of Colac, said he was personally touched by the tragedy.
“This is a national tragedy,” he said.
“I feel helpless as a singer. I wish I was a builder or carpenter that could directly help rebuild their lives. However, as a singer, like everybody else in Australia, I will do all I can to help these people through this difficult time.”
The concert is likely to be held at Whittlesea or Bendigo in the coming weeks. Fellow country stars James Blundell and The Sunny Cowgirls are also likely to take part. Organisers are trying to get other artists involved from all genres of music.
Adam also plans to donate a portion of sales from his new album, Hell Of A Ride, to bushfire victims.
If you don’t want to wait until this show to help, here are some other benefit concerts I’ve heard about:
- Valentine’s Day Bushfire Appeal @ Annandale Hotel, Sydney from midday, February 14 – The Alandale Allstars (Lindsay McDougall, members of The Mess Hall and Bluejuice) will play covers. There’ll be raffles and bucket collections for the bushfire appeal.
- Bushfire Benefit Gig @ Prince Bandroom, Melbourne, February 22 – Blue King Brown, DJ Dexter, True Live, The Red Eyes confirmed with more to come. Tickets $25 including booking fee, with all proceeds going to the bushfire relief fund.
- Bushfire Blues Love Bucket Relief @ Corner Hotel, Richmond, February 24 – Line-up includes Monique Brumby, Spectrum, Chris Wilson, Geoff Achison & The Soul Diggers, and many more. Tickets are $25 plus booking fee from the hotel, with the entire ticket price going to the Bushfire Relief Fund
- The Governor Hindmarsh Hotel, Adelaide, February 19 from 6 pm – Line-up includes Prawnhead, 3 Korner Jax, Ronnie Taheny, Adelaide Ukelele Appreciation Society, Eric Bogle, and heaps more. Tickets are $20 at the door with all proceeds supporting the Red Cross and Salvation Army.
Does anyone know of any other fundraising shows? Make sure you leave a comment with the details!
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