Celtic show to help make hay for farmers

MEMBERS of Sing Australia Ballarat and Ballarat North, along with The Little Brass Band, have been warming up voices, tuning up instruments and putting in many hours of rehearsals to be ready to present their Celtic Concert.

The concert aims to raise many thousands of dollars to help support farmers experiencing tough times due to drought conditions in Queensland and New South Wales.

Fundraising is something that the singers and musicians are all very familiar with. Giving back to communities in need is something that Sing Australia Ballarat and Ballarat North have been involved with for many years.

When a community is in strife, they are there to help. From bushfires, to floods to catastrophic droughts they have been there raising funds to help others.

Carolyn Priddle, Leader of Sing Australia and one of the organisers of the Celtic Concert, hopes that the community will dig deep into their pockets and give generously as there is no entry cost.

“This concert is going to be great fun. There is something for everyone.

Traditional Scottish ballads and folk songs, to Irish melodies and – of course a singalong, where we hope everyone will
join in Scottish songs they’ll know so well,” she said.

“Everyone has generously donated time, energy and expertise to ensure that all proceeds go towards the Burrumbuttock Hay Runners who will make sure that funds are used wisely.”

The event is set for Sunday, 14 October at 2.30pm at the Neil Street Uniting Church, corner Macarthur and Neill streets, Soldiers Hill.