Andrew McManus is doing his bit for the flood relief efforts through his Raggamuffin concert tour. The Brisbane show has been newly christened Reggae for Recovery, and all profits will go to the Premier’s Flood Relief Appeal.
In addition, 10% of the profits from the Melbourne, Sydney, and Adelaide gigs will benefit the appeal, while 10% of the profits of the Perth event will go to the Carnarvon Flood Relief Fund.
“All of our thoughts and prayers go out to the victims and their families affected by the tragic events in Queensland,” Andrew McManus, a born and bred Queenslander, said in a statement. “Let’s hope we can raise a substantial amount of money to ease some of the pain and to aid in the rebuilding of Queensland.”
Ragamuffin fans should note a few late venue changes. The Brisbane show will now be staged at Riverside in the City Botanic Gardens. Melbourne’s event will now be staged at the Sidney Myer Music Bowl, while the Adelaide show will happen at the Thebarton Theatre.
Ragamuffin really has one of the best reggae line-ups we’ve seen in this country, with Mary J. Blige, Jimmy Cliff, Maxi Priest, Sean Paul, and The Original Wailers all on the bill. If that’s not enough to convince you, all tickets have just been reduced to $99. Here are all those dates!
26 January 2011 – Fremantle Oval, Perth
28 January 2011 – Parramatta Park, Sydney
29 January 2011 – Sidney Myer Music Bowl, Melbourne
30 January 2011 – Riverstage, Brisbane
2 February 2011 – Thebarton Theatre, Adelaide
Image source: Musicisentropy @ Flickr
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