Here are a couple of new Victorian fires benefit concerts to add to your calendar.
Grammy award winning soul legend Roberta Flack was so touched by the bushfire tragedy she’ll play a very special show with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra (MSO) on Thursday 19 February at Hamer Hall.
“I was devastated to hear of the desperate plight faced by so many people. I wanted to do something for those affected by these tragic fires and we approached the MSO with the idea,” she said.
“This tragedy has touched everyone. The MSO has enjoyed a century of wonderful support from the Victorian community and now in this hour of need, we would like to play a small part in the healing process,” MSO Managing Director Trevor Green added.
“Roberta kicked off her Australian tour in Melbourne at the height of the heatwave and we are delighted to be performing with her again.”
All proceeds will go to the Victorian Bushfire Appeal.
The following night The Vagrants, Mammal, Muph and Plutonic, Calling All Cars, and a bunch of local acts will team up for the Rock N Roll Relief fundraiser concert in Bendigo. The town was directly affected by the bushfires, and it really needs your support.
“The PUB is hosting the event and is providing the venue and staff whilst Dewar Audio offered their services at no cost allowing the proceeds of this event to be donated to the appeal. Many volunteered to be part of this event and work with the owner of the PUB owner Gavin Fisher to get this event rolling. Being the regions premium entertainment venue, the PUB tapped into their vast network to secure an impressive lineup,” said co-organiser Anita Donlon, National Chairman of the Music Managers Forum (Aust) and founder of Bendigo based IMN Inc.
Tickets to the show are $20, including free pizza all night. All proceeds will go to the Bendigo Bank Fire Appeal.
If you can make it to these shows, please do. You’ll enjoy some fantastic music, and you’ll be helping those people who so desperately need it.
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