The NSW Bushfires continue to decimate the Australian countryside, with conditions remaining just as dangerous through the rest of Summer. Firefighters remain on the frontlines and need all the support they can get. The Aussie music community has come together to host a series of concerts, donating all profits to help with the bushfire appeal. These charity events are a perfect opportunity to both support our nation’s firefighters and see some amazing acts at the same time.

HOT TRACKS & FAT STACKS

The first event takes place tomorrow, Saturday the 25th, in St. Kilda VIC. Our neighbouring state has also suffered from these bushfires, as the devastation has spread across borders. From midday till late at the Saint Hotel, Victorian can catch DJ sets from hosts Kingswood, as well as the likes of Hayley Mary of the Jezebels, Slum Sociable and the DMAs’ Johnny Took. The hotel is also hosting raffles, auctions, games and a countdown for triple J’s Hottest 100. All funds raised will go to the Red Cross Australia’s Disaster Relief & Recover Fund, The Foundation for Rural & Regional Renewal’s Disaster Resilience and Recovery Fund, and Greening Australia. Entry is free, but the hotel is asking for donations at the door, so dig deep to help our firefighters. For more information, visit here: www.fatstacksfundraiser.com 

MARY'S LOVES THE BUSH - A Bushfire Fundraiser

The Lansdowne Hotel in Sydney is hosting a spectacular line-up of local Sydney artists this Australia Day weekend. Over twenty artists will be performing, including names like Baby Beef, Crocodylus and I Know Leopard, for what is sure to be one of the most jam-packed days the Lansdowne has ever seen. All ticket and bar profits will be donated to the Australia Red Cross Bushfire Appeal Fund. With Grifter, Young Henrys and Philter Brewing on tap, be sure to head over this Monday, January 27th. The event starts at 1:30PM. Tickets are $40, with options to donate more on the website here: https://moshtix.com.au

Road to Restoration

Civic Underground in Sydney has got hip/hop, grime and afro beat fans covered. For only $20, you can see live performances from artists such as Fraksha & Mitchos da Menace, Spvrrow, Kobie Dee. Civic Underground is also boasting an impressive line-up of DJs, including Klasik, Shantan, and the Bodega Collective DJs. Everyone who purchases a ticket automatically enters a raffle to win goodies from JD Sports, Glue Store, SONDR, Illeqwip, Bianca Beers and more. All proceeds from ticket sales go to supporting the NSW RFS. Tickets are available online here: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/road-to-restoration-nsw

FIRE FIGHT AUSTRALIA

Fire Fight Australia is the biggest charity concert Australia has seen since Sound Relief in 2009. Taking place at ANZ Stadium on Sunday, 16th February, this huge event boasts some serious names. Headlined by Alice Cooper and none other than Queen themselves, with Adam Lambert taking on vocals, there is something for all ages at this concert, with golden oldies such as ICEHOUSE, Daryl Braithwaite and John Farnham playing nothing but classics, Aussie mainstays like Guy Sebastian, Delta Goodrem and Jessica Mauboy providing the crowd pleasers, and modern stars like Peking Duk, Illy and Baker Boy bringing in the young audience. Tickets are available at three price points ($70, $85, and $100), with all proceeds going toward a number of different organisations that are working to fight the ongoing fires. This 9-hour concert looks to be an unforgettable event, so purchase your tickets here: https://premier.ticketek.com.au