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Rock Aid Charity Event Attracts Aussie Rock Legend

Announcement posted by Telco Together Foundation 20 May 2013

The Honourable Peter Garrett AM MP shows his support for charity music event Rock Aid - June 15

Australian rock legend, the Honourable Peter Garrett AM MP, will join the charity music event Rock Aid, on Saturday June 15 at the Randwick Labor Club in Sydney, to show his support for Australian communities in need.

 

Rock Aid was created by two local Sydney rock bands - The Hips and The Hummers - as part of a new telecommunications industry philanthropic movement. All proceeds from Rock Aid will go to the Telco Together Foundation – the telco sector charity that supports Indigenous communities, the homeless, young people with mental health issues and refugee communities.

“Peter Garrett is Aussie rock royalty and has been a consistent champion of the need to help disadvantaged Australian communities. We are delighted that Peter has agreed to be part of Rock Aid,” said John Stanton, CEO of Communications Alliance and guitarist with the Hummers.

“Rock Aid has been created with support from across the telco sector and is an opportunity for music lovers of all ages to strap on their dancing shoes and enjoy a great night out, while supporting some very worthwhile causes.“

Peter Garrett commented: “It is a great pleasure to support a charity event like Rock Aid right here in the Kingsford Smith electorate and I applaud The Hips and The Hummers for their initiative.”

Patrons can expect a night of first-class entertainment, with the The Hips boasting former members of retro-rock favourites Ol’55 in their line-up.

The Hummers will showcase rock classics from the 1970s through to today, from artists as diverse as Stevie Wright, Queen, Crowded House, The Church, The Cars and the Rolling Stones. The Hips will play covers from the Beatles, Status Quo and other rock gems from across five decades.

A range of additional fun activities is planned, with great prizes including the latest in smart-phone technology.

Rock-Aid is a family-friendly event, kicking off at 7pm on June 15. Family tickets are on sale for $45, and singles for $20.

All proceeds will go to the Telco Together Foundation.

Tickets are available online at http://rockaid.telcotogether.org, or can be purchased at the door. The Randwick Labor Club is located at 135 Alison Road, Randwick.