As bushfires continue to rage across Australia, homegrown acts and artists have all pitched in with donation and fundraising efforts of their own, including benefit shows big and small. Here’s a running list of charity gigs you can support, arranged in chronological order and updated as they’re announced.
John Butler, The Waifs, San Cisco, Stella Donnelly, Carla Geneve: Fire Aid
Date(s): Friday, January 31 and Saturday, February 1
Location: Fremantle Arts Centre, Fremantle
Tickets: Sold out
2ND SHOW ADDED! The first show SOLD OUT in 90 mins!?New show added on 1st Feb. Carla Geneve is replacing Stella Donnelly on the 2nd gig. OVERWHELMED by the support!! You’re all bloody LEGENDS!! Head to https://t.co/wJlwafW9fy or @FreoArtsCentre for tickets – Get in quick!! ♥️?? pic.twitter.com/XtyF2KNMi6
— John Butler Trio (@JohnButlerTrio) January 9, 2020
Jen Cloher, Romy Vager, Sui Zhen, Laí & more: Fire Benefit
Date(s): Friday, January 31 and Saturday, February 1
Location: The Tote, Collingwood
Tickets: Friday – $44.90-$66.30, Saturday – sold out
More info here.
Taking place on Wurundjeri land. Last tickets for Friday, Saturday has sold out https://t.co/HsWM5Glz55 pic.twitter.com/FUbas9RhR3
— jen cloher (@jencloher) January 8, 2020
EWAH & the Vision of Paradise, The Boners, Lazy Baby & more: Bushfire Relief Fundraiser
Date(s): Friday, January 31
Location: Brisbane Hotel, Hobart
Tickets: $10 at the door
More info here.
Tia Gostelow, Ivey, Daste & more: Ivey’s All Ages Fire Relief Fundraiser
Date(s): Friday, January 31
Location(s): Miami Marketta, Miami
Tickets: $20
More info here.
Dog Trumpet, The Two Johnnys, Operation Ibis & more: Grass Roots – A Helping Hand for the Fire Crisis
Date(s): Friday, January 31
Location: Marrickville Bowling Club, Marrickville
Tickets: $20 at the door
More info here.
Dom Dolla: Bushfire Appeal
Date(s): Saturday, February 1
Location: Xe54, Melbourne
Tickets: $40
Pond, Bad Dreems, The Mark Of Cain & more: Fire Aid
Date(s): Saturday, February 1
Location: Adelaide Uni Lawns, Adelaide
Tickets: $55.69
More info here.
Hey Adelaide ?? The Feb 1st show for bushfire relief sold out really quickly so the venue has been upgraded to Adelaide Uni Lawns, more tix available through https://t.co/khq4dLcfDj pic.twitter.com/RXxEsCWOti
— POND (@PONDband) January 23, 2020
Birdz, P-Unique, Mantra & more: One Land
Date(s): Wednesday, February 5
Location: Northcote Social Club, Melbourne
Tickets: $23.29
More info here.
Castilles, No/Trauma, Pam Salmon & more: Bushfire Benefit at the Berg
Date(s): Friday, February 7
Location: The Bergy Seltzer, Brunswick
Tickets: $13.24
More info here.
Golden Features, Adult Art Club B2B Running Touch & more: Bushfire Appeal Day Party
Date(s): Sunday, February 9
Location: Seaworks, Williamstown
Tickets: Sold out
More info here.
Beccy Cole, Adam Page, The Bald Eagles & more: Cudlee Creek Bushfire Benefit Concert
Date(s): Sunday, February 9
Location: National Motor Museum, Adelaide Hills
Tickets: Donation upon entry
More info here.
Queen + Adam Lambert, Alice Cooper, k.d. lang & more: Fire Fight Australia
Date(s): Sunday, February 16
Location: ANZ Stadium, Sydney
Tickets: Sold out
More info here.
#FireFightAustralia has officially SOLD OUT!
Fans from all corners of the country secured tickets in a true sign of solidarity and support for the bushfire relief.? You can still provide much-needed assistance to affected Australians by donating via https://t.co/7KthlCpiC3 pic.twitter.com/G3PpEGNYMR
— Fire Fight Australia (@FireFightAU) January 14, 2020
Drapht, Katy Steele & more: With Love From WA Bushfire Fundraiser
Date(s): Sunday, February 16
Location: Rosemount Hotel, Perth
Tickets: $55
Sampa The Great, Kaiit, Ecca Vanal & more: A Carry 4 Coins
Date(s): Wednesday, February 26
Location: Max Watts, Melbourne
Tickets: First release – $40, second release – $50, final release – $60
Angus & Julia Stone, Gang Of Youths, Tash Sultana & more: Down To Earth
Date(s): Wednesday, February 26
Location: Sidney Myer Music Bowl, Arts Centre Melbourne
Tickets: Sold out
More info here.
SHOWS THAT HAVE ENDED
Courtney Barnett, Camp Cope & Alice Skye: Bushfire Fundraiser
Date(s): Monday, January 6 and Tuesday, January 7
Location: Corner Hotel, Richmond, Melbourne
Tickets: Sold out
More info here.
Thank you everyone! First show sold out, second show on sale now x https://t.co/5XAVoyQVjy pic.twitter.com/EWrDKom9VS
— courtney barnett (@courtneymelba) January 3, 2020
DRMNGNOW, Alice Skye, Diimpa & more: Fundraiser for First Nations Community Affected by Fires
Date(s): Wednesday, January 8
Location: Northcote Social Club, Melbourne
Tickets: Sold out, waiting list available
SECOND Fire Benefit Show Announced WED 7pm at Northcote Social Club
Featuring Alice Skye, Diimpa, DJKYAANZ, Lauren Sheree and SOJU GANG pic.twitter.com/59rmTrJEkV
— DRMNGNOW (@drmngnow) January 6, 2020
Luca Brasi, Bec Stevens & Sorin: More Than Thoughts and Prayers
Date(s): Friday, January 10
Location: Room For a Pony, Hobart
Tickets: $15 at the door
More info here.
The Babe Rainbow, Family Jordan, Mylee & The Milkshakes: Bad Fire Fun Raiser
Date(s): Friday, January 10
Location: The Eltham Hotel, Eltham
Tickets: Waitlist available
Press Club, The Gooch Palms, Columbus & more: Make It Rain
Date(s): Friday, January 10
Location: Stay Gold, Melbourne
Tickets: $23.30
More info here.
Parcels, Dustyesky: Bushfire Benefit
Date(s): Friday, January 10
Location: Byron Bay Brewery
Tickets: Sold out
More info here.
Hermitude, Hoodzy, Horrorshow & more: City Loves Country
Date(s): Saturday, January 11
Location: Enmore Theatre, Sydney
Tickets: $50
More info here.
Incredible response ❤️ sold out in 1hr! we’re moving it to The Enmore Theatre. Get ur tix https://t.co/ejI5FBvtzd pic.twitter.com/ZMu3LwO6Pj
— Hermitude (@HermitudeMusic) January 6, 2020
The Hard Aches, Hightime, Teenage Joans & more: South Australian Bushfires Fundraiser
Date(s): Saturday, January 11
Location: Lion Arts Factory, Adelaide
Tickets: $20
Regurgitator, Custard, Dan Sultan & more: Sydney Festival Bushfire Appeal Concert
Date(s): Saturday, January 11
Location: The Metro Theatre
Tickets: $50-$60
More info here.
Illy, Seth Sentry, Alice Ivy & more: Make It Rain
Date(s): Sunday, January 12
Location: Corner Hotel, Melbourne
Tickets: $33.92
More info here.
MELBOURNE!
MAKE IT RAIN, this Sunday evening at The Corner Hotel
100% of proceeds, and $1 per drink, go towards the relief effort.
TICKETS ON SALE RIGHT NOW!!! HOW GOODS THE LINE UP?!https://t.co/k1dBOpRkwV pic.twitter.com/Q9TmD6NFjs
— Illy (@illyal) January 8, 2020
Fisher, Little Fritter, Rich Penny: Dance For Disaster Bushfire Appeal
Date(s): Sunday, January 12
Location: ivy, Sydney
Tickets: $50
Let’s band together Sydney and raise more money for those affected by these fires !!! ??❤️? SEE YA SUNDAY !!!
TIX: https://t.co/q3TU4a9vSb pic.twitter.com/ETm99zOyGX
— FISHER (@followthefishtv) January 8, 2020
The Yearlings, Ollie English, Don Morrison & more: Adelaide Bushfire Benefit Concert
Date(s): Sunday, January 12
Location: The Gov, Hindmarsh, Adelaide
Tickets: $19.40
More info here.
Julia Jacklin, GL, Good Morning & more: Music That Matters Bushfire Benefit
Date(s): Tuesday, January 14
Location: The Gasometer Hotel, Melbourne
Tickets: Sold out
More info here.
The Teskey Brothers, Cash Savage and the Last Drinks, Grace Cummings: Bushfire Fundraiser
Date(s): Thursday, January 16
Location: The Thornbury Theatre, Melbourne
Tickets: Sold out, waitlist available
More info here.
The Original Wiggles Reunion Show for Bush Fire Relief
Date(s): Friday, January 17 and Saturday, January 18
Location: Castle Hill RSL, Sydney
Tickets: Sold out
More info here.
Sunbeam Sound Machine, Hobsons Bay Coast Guard, Swazi Gold & more: Fire Relief at The Retreat
Date(s): Saturday, January 18
Location: The Retreat Hotel, Melbourne
Tickets: $5-$15 at the door
More info here.
Electric Fields, Luke Million, Motez & more: Bushfire Relief Show
Date(s): Sunday, January 19
Location: Lion Arts Factory, Adelaide
Tickets: $20
More info here.
Alex The Astronaut, The Grates, Kira Puru & more: From Brissy With Love
Date(s): Sunday, January 19
Location: The Triffid, Brisbane
Tickets: Sold out
More info here.
Let’s sell this out ASAP!!! https://t.co/jR3ik9AIFT pic.twitter.com/0wPxVojVRV
— Alex the Astronaut (@AtheAstronaut) January 10, 2020
Amity Affliction, Northlane, Tonight Alive, Ocean Grove, Windwaker
Date(s): Monday, January 20
Location: The Corner Hotel, Melbourne
Tickets: Sold out, waiting list available
On Sale Monday at 9am from the https://t.co/3pLesHEFTP pic.twitter.com/5ST65hDy4s
— The Amity Affliction (@amityaffliction) January 10, 2020
Cosmo’s Midnight, Winston Surfshirt & more: Sweet Relief
Date(s): Thursday, January 23
Location: Oxford Art Factory, Sydney
Tickets: Sold out
More info here.
Hockey Dad, Tumbleweed, Odette & more: Fire Fund
Date(s): Friday, January 24
Location: North Wollongong Pub, Wollongong
Tickets: Sold out
More info here.
Due to your overwhelming support we have had to move venues to accomodate… at the end of the day, our aim is to raise as much money as possible for the fire fund and we don’t want to restrict that whatsoever! Raised over $80k and aiming for $150k ? https://t.co/FNZYD4uaag pic.twitter.com/4SUufn4tWY
— HOCKEY DAD (@hockeydadband) January 10, 2020
Dallas Crane, Batz, Draught Dodgers & more: Rock Against the Fires
Date(s): Friday, January 24
Location: Spotted Mallard, Melbourne
Tickets: Sold out
Daryl Braithwaite, John Paul Young, Leo Sayer & more: FireAid 2020
Date(s): Friday, January 24
Location: Bong Bong Race Course, Bowral
Tickets: $65
More info here.
Mick Thomas, The Orbweavers, Angie Hart & more: Fires Fundraiser
Date(s): Saturday, January 25
Location: Spotted Mallard, Melbourne
Tickets: Sold out
Posted by Angie Hart on Sunday, January 5, 2020
Lazy Sidekick, Flogs, Uncle Bens Last Words, Full Collapse: CFAVIC. Fundraiser
Date(s): Saturday, January 25
Location: The Workers Club, Fitzroy
Tickets: $9.85
More info here.
Caution:Thieves, Modern Divide, The Archanan
Date(s): Saturday, January 25
Location: Barwon Club Hotel, South Geelong
Tickets: $10 at the door
More info here.
Matt Corby, Megan Washington, The Kite String Tangle & more: Raise ‘Em Up
Date(s): Saturday, January 25
Location: The Tivoli, Brisbane
Tickets: $50
Matt will be playing a stripped back set at Raise 'Em Up Benefit at The Tivoli Brisbane this Jan 25th to help raise funds for the recent bushfires in OZ. 100% of all profit will be donated to @RedCrossAU, @WIRES_NSW and the First Nations Fire Relief Fund: https://t.co/fpYowqkdKe pic.twitter.com/GWsOpbMRES
— Matt Corby (@MattCorby) January 8, 2020
Alex Lahey, Japanese Wallpaper, Gretta Ray & more: Bushfire Fundraiser
Date(s): Saturday, January 25
Location: Stay Gold, Melbourne
Tickets: $46.60
More info here.
Coming together with some beautiful friends to raise much needed money for those in need
Tickets on sale at 10amhttps://t.co/wbRRvmC197 pic.twitter.com/kUefxLrLBZ
— Alex Lahey (@AlexLahey) January 9, 2020
Crane Games, Stressless, The S-Bends: Live at the PBC
Date(s): Saturday, January 25
Location: Petersham Bowling Club, Sydney
Tickets: $10 at the door
More info here.
Regurgitator, Dicklord, Sixfthick & more: Band Together
Date(s): Saturday, January 25
Location: The Zoo, Brisbane
Tickets: Sold out, waiting list available
Bad//Dreems, Ecca Vandal, Kingswood & more (DJ sets): Hot Tracks & Fat Stacks
Date(s): Saturday, January 25
Location: The Saint Hotel, St kilda
Tickets: Donation upon entry
More info here.
Motor Ace, Two Last Names: Live At The Bundy
Date(s): Sunday, January 26
Location: Bundalaguah & Myrtlebank Hall, Bundalaguah
Tickets: $50
Andy Golledge, Caitlin Harnett & The Pony Boys, CLEWS & more: Mary’s Loves The Bush
Date(s): Monday, January 27
Location: The Lansdowne, Sydney
Tickets: $40
More info here.
Tones And I, Adrian Eagle & more
Date(s): Tuesday, January 28
Location: 170 Russell, Melbourne
Tickets: Sold out
More info here.
Fatboy Slim: Bushfire Relief Fundraiser
Date(s): Tuesday, January 28
Location: Revolver Upstairs, Melbourne
Tickets: General admission online sold out, limited tickets available on the door – $30
More info here.
Dumb Whales, Champ Ruby, Gypsy Road, Arabelle And The Heist
Date(s): Tuesday, January 28
Location: The Workers Club, Fitzroy
Tickets: $9.85
More info here.