FIRE AID
First Show SOLD OUT IN ONE HOUR
2ND SHOW ANNOUNCED
On Sale Now!!!
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Fire Aid
– From WA, With Love –
A benefit concert raising funds for the fire services, local communities and wildlife protection groups in the Eastern States.
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West Australian’s have shown their true empathy and support for their Eastern States friends by selling out the Fire Aid Concert within the hour of on sale. We are pleased to announce a second show for the following night , again at Fremantle Arts Centre , on Saturday February 1st.
The Waifs, John Butler and San Cisco will be performing again. Local rising musician Carla Geneve will replace Stella Donnelly, who is committed to performing in Brisbane that night at the Laneway Festival.
Tickets on sale now www.fac.oztix.com.au
Four of Western Australia’s most loved bands are joining together for a night of impassioned music to raise money to assist with the continued fight and recovery of the fire ravaged Victorian and New South Wales States. In a strong statement of solidarity with the Eastern States, renown Western Australian musicians John Butler, The Waifs, San Cisco and Stella Donnelly ( Fri), Carla Geneve (Sat) will come together for one night of uplifting live music at Fremantle Arts Centre on Friday January 31st.
Tickets will be on sale now from HERE and via the band’s websites.
All proceeds from ticket sales will be donated to a number of causes but will include local NSW and VIC fire services, local communities and wildlife organisations:
WIRES Wildlife Rescue
NSW RFS
VIC Bushfire Appeal
Merchandise items will be available on the night for purchase, with all profits being donated to Western Australian Fire Service organisations including the WA Emergency Services Volunteers’ Hardship Assistance Scheme. HERE
For those unable to attend, from Western Australians to fans from all corners of the globe, you will be able to pre order a downloadable recording of the night’s concert, which will be made available within 7 days of the concert concluding, again with 100% of the proceeds being donated to the above causes. HERE
Josh Cunningham and David Macdonald from The Waifs and past members of John Butler Trio, have had to evacuate their homes both in Victoria and New South Wales and continue to have to live in fear of the fires revisiting their homes in the coming weeks.
From Josh Cunningham, The Waifs:
“Anxiety, fear, dread and terror are just a few of the emotions I’ve personally experienced over these past weeks as a resident of the far south coast of NSW amidst the horrific bushfire crisis that grips my home state and many other parts of the country. And I’m one of the lucky ones whose property and life has been spared to this point. Many have not been so lucky and those who have are still on high alert as fires remain out of control and a very real and imminent threat. It’s a humbling privilege to be part of a benefit concert to help raise money and morale in the face of this horrendous crisis. Please be part of it and support the many in great need at this time”
From John Butler:
“A gig like this is the least we can do for all the communities that have suffered and fought these fires. Our hearts and prayers go out to all those that have fallen victim to this national disaster and hopefully gigs like this can make even smallest of meaningful difference”
From San Cisco:
“Fire fighters are utterly exhausted, people are losing their homes, people have died, animals are burning to a crisp and cities are choking. The images from these fires are so devastating and so confronting, it’s difficult to comprehend. And whilst fires ravage the nation on an unprecedented scale, our government STILL refuses to talk about climate change. It is beyond heartbreaking. The fire fighters and animal rescuers are doing an amazing job but need our continued support over what is going to be a long hot summer. That is why we are looking forward to performing alongside John Butler,The Waifs & Stella Donnelly with all proceeds from ticket sales contributing towards relief during this difficult time.”
From Stella Donnelly:
“I’m so grateful to be part of such an important event that shows WA’s heart.”
From Carla Geneve:
“We’re appalled by government response to this national emergency, but we’re proud that so many Australians have banded together to show support for affected communities and volunteers. Being untouched by the fires, we see it as very important to be as involved as possible through fundraising and donation.”
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Don’t miss this chance to assist in a direct action to help and show support for the continued bushfire crisis in the Eastern States. This benefit concert has been made possible by the extreme generosity of many individuals and companies donating their services at no cost. Too many to mention but a special thanks to the bands, crew, the production companies AAA Audio, CCPWA Lighting, Event X Staging, Fremantle Herald and the City of Fremantle and Fremantle Arts Centre.
Special thanks to Photographer Alex Ellinghausen, The Sydney Morning Herald, fire fighter Chris Montgomery and the Carwoola Fire Brigade for the striking poster image.
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Fire Aid
From WA, With Love
Friday Jan 31s and Sat Feb 1st 6pm – 10pm
Fremantle Arts Centre, Fremantle, WA
Licenced Venue (under 18’s to be accompanied by legal guardians)
FEATURING
John Butler
The Waifs
San Cisco
Stella Donnelly *
Carla Geneve #
* Friday Only
# Saturday Only
Tickets: $96.90
(no booking fees courtesy of Oztix) From fac.oztix.com.au or bands websites.
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