If there is one good thing that has come from the National bushfire crisis, it’s the passionate sense of community that has been shared across the globe.
And now, some big-name international and local acts have joined a huge line-up of megastars to raise money for national bushfire relief.
Fire Fight Australia will be held on February 16 at ANZ Stadium in Sydney and will be hosted by comedian and fundraising superstar, Celeste Barber.
Barber has already raised over $50 million via a Facebook fundraiser, breaking the record for most raised on the platform.
Joining her on the main stage will be Queen (led by Adam Lambert), Alice Cooper plus local stars Daryl Braithwaite (can you imagine that rendition of Horses), Guy Sebastian, John Farnham, Olivia Newton-John and Jessica Mauboy.
More names are to be announced for the nine-hour concert, with tickets going on sale at 12.00pm on January 13.
Tickets, which will be available via Ticketek, are priced at $100, $85 and $70, with the option to contribute more upon checkout.
According to the official site for ticket sales, music management companies TEG Live and TEG Dainty, “are proud and humbled to present a spectacular line up of artists” with “all concert ticket profits and all contributions through Ticketek will go towards key organisations providing vital “Rescue”, “Relief and Recovery” and “Rehabilitation”.”
– “Rescue” – Rural and regional fire services in affected states
– “Relief and Recovery” – Red Cross Disaster Relief and Recovery
– “Rehabilitation” – The RSPCA Bushfire Appeal
Fans can also donate to bushfire relief through www.firefightaustralia.com.
How You Can Help
If you can, please consider donating to one of the organisations below — your donation will directly benefit bushfire victims, communities and animals affected.
Donate to the NSW Rural Fire Service
Donate to the Victorian Bushfire Relief
Donate to the Red Cross Disaster Relief and Recovery Fund
Donate to the Salvation Army Disaster Appeal
Donate to St Vincent de Paul Society Bushfire Appeal
Donate to WIRES