GUNNDEDAH Shire Council will collaborate with Optus and Channel Nine to bring the Hay Mate: Buy a Bale concert to Kitchener Park on a big screen.
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Entry to the community event on October 27 will be a gold coin donation which will go directly to rural charity Buy A Bale.
John Farnham, Guy Sebastian, The Veronicas and more big names are headlining the concert, and locals will be able to watch them in Gunnedah.
Optus’ north west territory Manager Chris Simon said the concert in Tamworth was a significant fundraising event for drought-affected communities, and it “made sense to bring the excitement and goodwill to Gunnedah”.
“Optus is proud to be co-hosting this event with the Gunnedah Shire Council,” Mr Simon said.
“After recently operating a two-month pop up store in town, our team has witnessed firsthand the affect that the drought is having on local residents and businesses in the region.
“We are looking forward to providing the local community with a fun-filled and relaxing night.”
The event will kick off at 3pm with the live stream starting at 7pm.
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The event will include rides and activities for the children to enjoy, ice cream, coffee and snacks as well as a barbecue cooked by Rotary Club of Gunnedah members.
Gunnedah mayor Jamie Chaffey said he was excited the drought relief efforts would be extended to the residents of the Gunnedah shire and hopes everyone can attend to support a cause close to home.
“The impact of the drought is seen clearly across our shire so I would encourage everyone to take some time off on the Saturday afternoon to catch up with friends and family, while supporting a very worthy cause,” Cr Chaffey said.
“This is also a fantastic opportunity for residents of our shire to enjoy a night of music and atmosphere under the stars, without having to travel.”
Stars such as John Farnham, Daryl Braithwaite, Guy Sebastian, The Veronicas, Jon Stevens, Andrew Farris (INXS), Adam Harvey, Tim Wheatley, Aleyce Simmonds and Nat Conway will perform at the drought relief concert.