Following a massive weekend of Harcourt Rising fundraising events at Shedshaker Brewing (February 20-22) plans are now gearing up for a Bendigo event.
Bendigo industry identities have put together ‘Harcourt Rising – A Bendigo Music Festival for Bushfire Relief’ which will take place this Sunday March 8.
The festival will run across five Bendigo venues all within a short walking distance of each other – The Black Swan Hotel, Bendigo Brewing, The Social, The Courthouse Hotel, and The Deck.
With 40 live acts performing, the hotels, in conjunction with the volunteer crews from organising groups Bendigo Blues & Roots, Live Music Bendigo and Phoenix FM, aim to raise $50,000 to be donated to the Foundation For Rural & Regional Renewal (FRRR) a certified charity for Harcourt Fire Relief.
Black Swan Hotel manager Peter Phillips said venues in “the top end of town” have all been collectively thinking about ways they could assist in raising funds for the people and fellow businesses affected by the fires in Harcourt and surrounds.
“We are proud to partner with our fellow McCrae Street venues to get behind the community of Harcourt and surrounding districts in the wake of the fire.
“Thanks to the support of our event partners at Bendigo Blues and Roots Festival, Live Music Bendigo and Phoenix FM we will feature more than 40 live acts – soloists, duos and bands across the five venues and eight massive hours from 12 noon through to 8pm Sunday,” Peter said.
“Many musos are generously donating their time or heavily discounting their costs to get behind this special event.
“It promises to be an unforgettable day with 100 per cent of ticket proceeds going directly to the nominated charity: the Foundation For Rural & Regional Renewal (FRRR),” he said.
The FRRR plans to work closely with Business Mount Alexander to channel this funding into tourism initiatives and other events to support Harcourt and district businesses and producers impacted in the long term.
To get tickets to this special event visit https://events.humanitix.com/harcourt-rising-bendigo-music-festival-for-bushfire-relief or pop into the ticket booth outside the Black Swan Hotel for your wristband which will provide entry to all five venues.
The newly launched ‘Harcourt Rising- Phoenix Pacific Pale Ale’ fundraising brew – a collaboration between 10 local breweries – will also be on sale at select venues. With fresh galaxy hops, citrus aroma and a beautifully balanced aftertaste, be sure to grab a pint on tap or purchase a can (also available at supporting local breweries) and help support the Foundation for Rural Regional Renewal (FRRR) in rebuilding the community.