It’s time to band together folks.

With more than approximately 5.9 million hectares of Australia being burnt over the past several weeks, it’s clear that the fires that are burning across the country are the worst we’ve ever seen. People have lost friends, family and loved ones, homes have been destroyed, and animals and their habitats have been lost. These fires are out of control, and it’s clear that we all need to join together, now more than ever, to support those who have been affected.

Thankfully, there’s already been an outpouring of love and genuine action across Australia, and even the world. International stars like Russel Crowe, Margot Robbie, Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban (among many others) have donated large amounts of money to various bushfire relief organisations, and also shone a light on the tenacity of these fires to a wider global audience.

Numerous members of the Aussie music scene have really stepped up too, with acts like Peking Duk, Flume, G-Flip, Hockey Dad, Sticky Fingers and so many more raising large amounts of money, whether it be through charity gigs, merch sales or personal donations. Also huge shout out to Aussie Comedian Celeste Barber, who’s raised over $44 million dollars and counting in less than a week, absolutely unreal!

Thankfully, it doesn’t look like these acts of generosity are gonna stop any time soon, with new fundraisers and charity gigs popping up each and every day. By the time this article is posted there’ll probably be several more fundraiser gigs announced, but, for the moment, here are a couple live music events across Australia (that haven’t sold out) that you can attend to support those being affected by the fires.

New South Wales

City <3 Country @ The Enmore – January 11th

Boasting a stacked lineup featuring the likes of Hermitude, Hoodzy, Thundamentals and Joyride, City <3 Country is shaping up to be an absolute smash this Saturday. Having been upgraded to the Enmore after selling out The Factory in one hour, its great to see punters turning up to support this good cause. Tickets are already 80% sold out with all proceeds will be going to the Fire Relief Fund for First Nations Communities.

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Sydney Festival Bushfire Appeal @ The Metro – January 11th

Sydney Festival are getting together to bring Aussie acts like Dan Sultan, Polish Club, Custard, Art vs Science and many more to the Metro Theatre stage on January 11th. All proceeds from the event will be donated to Red Cross by Sydney Festival. Shout out to the legends at the Metro Theatre as well, who’ll be donating all costs associated with the event to WIRES Wildlife Rescue.

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The Original Wiggles @ Castle Hill RSL – January 18th

That’s right, you didn’t read that wrong, the OG Wiggles are reuniting for one night only. We’re not even gonna make a joke about this, this is straight up awesome, and so good of the lads to get back together for a good cause. Get ready to belt out classic tunes like ‘Hot Potato’, ‘Fruit Salad’ and ‘Big Red Car’ for one very special night whilst being elegantly wasted, make that inner five year old proud. All ticket and merch sales will be going to the Australian Red Cross and WIRES Wildlife Rescue.

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Fire Fund @ ‘Club Windang’ – 24th of January

The Gong has definitely been hit hard by the fires, with numerous communities and areas on the South Coast suffering greatly. To respond to this, Yours & Owls, Farmer & The Owl and Rad Management have gotten together to deliver a classic Wollongong/ South Coast line-up, with acts like Hockey Dad, Tumbleweed, Dune Rates (DJ set) and many more turning up at ‘Club Windang’ to do their part.

There’ll also be a raffle taking place through the night, hosted by our very own Dunni of @Dunni’s_Daily_Motivators, and host of our podcast 21 With. All ticket, raffle and merch proceeds will be going to NSW Rural Fire Service, NSW National Parks & Wildlife Services and the Red Cross Disaster relief. This is definitely gonna be a special one.

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Victoria

Bushfire Fundraiser @ The Corner Hotel – January 13th

Local acts Pierce Brothers, Didirri, Jack Botts and Steve Cousins will be taking to the Corner Hotel to raise money for the Bushfire Disaster Appeal, RFS in NSW, CFA in Victoria, WIRES and Fire Relief Fund For First Nations Communities. All profits from the show will be donated, and the legends at the Corner Hotel will be donating $1 from every drink sold to the above organisations. So get ready, turn up and drink up, and get ready to raise money for a great cause.

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Music That Matters: Bushfire Benefit @ The Gasometer Hotel – January 14th

Julia Jacklin, Dianas, Bitch Diesel, Harvey Sutherland DJ and many more are linking up to raise money at the Gasometer Hotel on January 14th. All funds will be directly donated to the NSW RFS, the CFA, WIRES and the Fire Relief Fund for First Nations Communities. If you’re around Collingwood on the 14th, do yourself a favour and head on down to the Gaso for this super special event.

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Down To Earth – A Fire and Climate Relief Concert @ Sidney Music Myer Bowl – February 26th

Announced just last night, Sidney Music Myer Bowl will be host to acts like Gang of Youths, Tash Sultana, Angus and Julia Stone, Ruby Fields and many more. A joint statement from the line-up stated “Collectively, our hearts go out to the families who have lost loved ones, the firies who have put their lives on the line and continue to, the communities across Australia suffering. We hope to give you the greatest thing we can in this time of need – our voices and our songs”.

This is definitely gonna be an all-star affair. All profits from tickets, bar and merch will be donated to the Red Cross and WIRES. Proceeds will also be donated to organisations like Emergency Leaders for Climate Action, Foundation for Rural and Regional Renewal, and Firesticks Alliance Indigenous Corporation. If you’re in Melbourne next month, definitely catch this beauty, you won’t regret it. Tickets go on sale January 9th at 10am, make sure you get on it.

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Tones and I Bushfire + Friends Benefit Concert @ 170 Russell on January 28th

Using her platform and ever-increasing popularity in the Aussie music scene, homegrown superstar Tones and I will be having a bushfire benefit concert at 170 Russell in Melbourne. She’ll be supported by hip hop star Adrian Eagle, along with more soon to be announced acts. All proceeds will be donated to the Red Cross and rural fire services across the country. Hats off to you Tones, you’re an absolute legend!

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If you’re a fan of live music, we really strongly urge you to attend a fundraising gig, or cop some merch from an artist raising money for fire relief. You can also donate money directly to the RFS, or to WIRES. Any of these are great options. You can even do all of the above if you’d like. Just as long as you donate in some way, shape or form. Every little bit counts folks.

And to those who have been affected by these fires, or are still out there fighting them right now, our hearts go out to you. We’re truly with you, every step of the way.