Talented musicians perform benefit concert for refugees

A COMMUNITY benefit concert for refugees in Queenscliff this weekend will feature performances by some talented musicians.
Singer/songwriter Rose Bygrave with Lucy Jones and Deb Elea, and special guest Sarah Carroll will perform at Queenscliff Uniting Church this Saturday November 2.
Earlier this year the Bellarine community came together to watch Julian Burnside’s documentary film, ‘Border Politics’ which the Borough of Queenscliffe screened during Refugee Week.
Rose Bygrave attended the screening and spoke afterwards with Sue Longmore from Queenscliff Rural Australians for Refugees.
“I offered to help in any way I can,” Rose said.
“I decided to gather together some musician friends to hold a benefit concert for refugees.
“It’s an opportunity for the community to come together for an evening in solidarity with this humanitarian cause.”
Rose has been playing music all her life; professionally for over 40 years beginning in the acclaimed Goanna Band.
She is renowned for compassionate songwriting – reflecting on the land, place and love, and especially on issues of indigenous and social justice.
This year she released a new CD, The Yabby Catcher… the CD closest to her heart.
Sarah Carroll has performed at many of Australia’s high-profile festivals and a good many of its pubs over a 30-year career.
Her songs chime with sincerity and come straight from her big, brave heart.
The concert is presented by Queenscliff Rural Australians for Refugees, with support from Queenscliff Uniting Church.
Supper will be provided, and a bar will be available.
Tickets can be booked online trybooking.com/BFRZB or through cash sales at the door. Funds raised will go to Queenscliff RAR’s Refugee Support Project.
The concert is at the Queenscliff Uniting Church, Hesse St, Queenscliff on Saturday November 2 at 7.30pm.
For more information contact [email protected].