The Gympie Music Muster - one of the longest standing names in Australia’s music festival landscape has announced Mates4Mates as their official charity partner for the second year running.
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Mates4Mates supports current and ex-serving Australian Defence Force members, and their families, who are wounded, injured, or ill as a result of their service.
The Muster has helped generate more than $15 million in donations to charity and community groups since it first ran in 1982.
Board Member Craig Mathisen said an overwhelmingly positive response at last year’s event had prompted a continuation of the partnership into 2017.
"The Muster always been about mates, music and making a difference," Mr Mathisen said.
"The Mates4Mates ethos aligns perfectly with ours - we're both focused on looking out for our mates and making a difference.
"Last year Mates4Mates raised around $16,000 through the Muster, and we hope to help them raise even more money and awareness this year."
The Muster is also pleased to announce Fred Smith as the Muster's 2017 Charity Ambassador.
Mr Smith was Australia’s first diplomat posted to Uruzgan in Afghanistan in 2009 where he served again in 2013. He follows on from last year’s ambassador, Beccy Cole.
The Gympie Music Muster runs from Thursday August 24 to Sunday August 27 in the Amamoor State Forest near Gympie.