Our hearts go out to all those affected by the bushfires. Our team has been working on ways to make positive contributions to bushfire relief and we encourage everyone to do what they can to help. Individuals in our team have been volunteering their time over the holidays and weekends, Sense is working with #creativesforbushfires to assist charities and fundraising initiatives, and we've made financial contributions to the RFS and Wildlife Victoria.
There are so many ways to support Bushfire relief including volunteering, shopping with bushfire affected businesses, donating to one of the listed organisations below, or attending an event that supports bushfire relief.
We’ve done some digging to find venues and upcoming events that are supporting bushfire relief. It’s not too late to get involved.
Fighting Fire With Fire
Monday 13th January, 6:30pm
Casa Porteno, 358 Cleveland Street Surry Hills
Sold Out
Casa Porteno shares close ties to Australian land through livestock and produce. To assist people and their communities directly affected by the fires, Casa Poreno are hosting a decadent feast at their Cleveland Street event space.
Bushfire Relief
Saturday 18th January, 7:30pm
Giant Dwarf, 199 Cleveland Street Redfern
Sold Out
Head to Giant Dwarf for a night of incredible talent and comedy. The lineup includes Wil Anderson, Matt Okine, Becky Lucas and more with ALL proceeds going to RFS and WIRES.
The Original Wiggles Reunion
Friday 17th January, 1:30pm & Saturday 18th January, 10:00am
Castle Hill RSL, 77 Castle St Castle Hill
Sold Out
The original Wiggles are reuniting for two over 18s shows to raise funds for bushfire relief. All proceeds made from tickets and merchandise will be donated to Australian Red Cross and WIRES.
Bushfire Relief Basement Party
Saturday 18th January, 10:00pm
The Imperial Hotel, 35 Erskineville Rd Erskineville
Featuring over 30 artists and DJ's that have donated their time, The Imperial Hotel in Erskineville is hosting a bushfire relief basement party. Along with all entry fees being donated to bushfire relief, a portion of the night’s drink sales will also be donated. #partyforgood
Fire Fund
Friday 24th January, 6:00pm
2-6 Judbooley Parade Windang
Yours & Owls, Farmer & The Owl and Rad Management have partnered to host Fire Fund, “a bushfire fundraiser featuring one of the biggest fully Wollongong / south coast based line-ups ever”. All proceeds from ticket sales, raffle, and merchandise sales will be donated to bushfire relief organisations.
Helping Hands Fire Relief
Friday 31st January, 5:30pm
Yerrabingin House, 2 Davy Road Eveleigh
Yerrabingin are hosting an evening of music, art, native cocktails, and a silent auction to raise money for Aboriginal families affected by the fires. Hosted on their rooftop, the event will present a forage table, live music, and native cocktails with all proceeds going directly to Aboriginal families affected by the NSW fires.
Bushfire Benefit
Saturday 1st February, 7pm
Bopp & Tone, 60 Carrington St Sydney
Applejack will be hosting a Bushfire Benefit at one of their city venues at the beginning of February. Everyone involved in making the event possible is donating their time to help raise money for those in need. The event is ticketed and includes a shared feast (bespoke menu by Applejack Head Chefs), drinks, entertainment, and opportunity to enter our prize raffle and silent auction.
Fire Fight Australia
Sunday 16th February
ANZ Stadium, NSW
Sold Out
The biggest benefit to be organised for the Australian bushfire relief is coming to ANZ Stadium in February. There is a monster lineup including the likes of Queen + Adam Lambert, John Farnham, Peking Duk, Olivia Newton-John and so many more big names.
There is also plenty of opportunity to get involved interstate.
VIC
AO Music For Relief
Sunday 19th January, 3:00pm
Melbourne Park, Melbourne
Music For Relief will kick off the live entertainment for the Australian Open in order to raise funds for Red Cross bushfire appeal. The lineup will feature Lily Papas, Montaigne, and Jessica Mauboy.
QLD
Raise ‘Em Up
Saturday 25th January, 5:00pm
The Tivoli, 52 Costin St Fortitude Valley
Raise ‘Em Up features an extensive lineup of incredible Australian music acts including Megan Washington, Matt Corby, The Kite String Tangle, and more! 100% of all ticket, bar and merchandise profits will be donated to the Red Cross Bushfire Appeal, WIRES – The NSW Wildlife Information Rescue & Emergency Services and The First Nations Fire Relief Fund.
Do you know a charity of fundraising
initiative that needs assistance?
As a a part of #creativesforbushfires, our team is offering time to consult charities and fundraising initiatives working toward bushfire relief to come up with creative, deliverable solutions to drive business and help raise much needed funds. If your organisation is interested in finding out how we can help, fill out the contact form, addressing Anthony via the link below outlining your circumstances and needs.
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