Cardinia Council is pleased to announce Lake Side Sounds 2020!

A free concert series at Emerald Lake Park.

Over two Sunday afternoons in February and March at the beautiful Emerald Lake Park the Band Stand will be filled with the sweet sounds of live music from 12noon to 5pm.

Sunday 16th February features - Feelds, Coby Maria, Edward Willoughby, Lili Violet and Sophie Louise

Sunday 1st March features - Parkville (2 sets) and Sage Mim

Gather family and friends, pack a picnic and enjoy free live music by local musicians with Cardinia Council's Lake Side Sounds 2020

Keen to get along to a gig to support communities affected by the current bushfire crisis??
Well, you've got an awesome amount to choose from... Both near and far!!
Cheers to all the musos, venues, staff & suppliers who are all getting behind these communities and raising much needed funds for response, relief & recovery... You folks rock!!
We'll do our best to keep this list updated  ||  ​If you have a gig to add, please email us with the details.

 It's 2020 and the Red To Blue Sessions at the Emerald RSL are on again with the January gig turning into a fundraiser featuring the sensational Cam Walter Blues Band performing on Friday 17th January.

The Webstar and Tony are kicking off the new year with all proceeds from this event going to the Victorian Bushfire Appeal via the Bendigo Bank

There will also be a fundraising raffle with fabulous prizes including a Cigar Box Guitar & Ampilfier (pictured below), CD packs and bottles of wine.

Get along to the Emerald RSL on Friday 17th January and catch some fabulous live blues music while supporting the Victorian Bushfire Appeal.

Tickets are still only $10 for 3MDR & RSL members/subscribers, or $12 available on the door.

Can't make it to the gig but still want to support the fundraising effort?  Purchase raffle tickets through 3MDR's online shop.  Your ticket numbers will be emailed after purchase and winners notified by email/phone.

Tune into Red To Blue every Friday afternoon on 3MDR 97.1fm for all the details.

With devastating bushfires raging across our sunburnt nation and heartbreaking images and stories flooding media outlets and social media platforms... You'd be forgiven for feeling completely overwhelmed and at a loss about how to help, as we are engulfed in what is looking like our worst fire season in decades.  You no doubt know people who have been directly affected, such is the widespread reality of the crisis facing so many.  Then comes the confusing process of wading through all the appeals, trying to avoid the fraudulent ones (seriously??? we hear you ask... yep seriously), and wondering if you really can make a difference, as one person, in this time of emergency...???

The answer is most definitely YES!!
Whether it be funds, goods, services or your time, there are multiple ways of being part of a wider community response ~
If you'd like to donate to causes close to home, here is a list of 3MDR community members who have been directly affected (which we will update):
Joshua Collings has set up this fundraiser for his home town Cudgewa & Surrounds
Riley Catherall has shared this fundraiser for his family
We have spent some time researching a broad range of options and have compiled a list (which is by no means comprehensive, but it's a place to start):
Red Cross Donate
Red Cross Volunteer
GIVIT Donate (goods & funds)
WIRES Donate (wildlife)
AirBnB Open Home (offers of accommodation)
First Nations Communities Donate
BlazeAid (rebuilding)

AND PLEASE STAY SAFE.
Download the Emergency Vic app to your phone and have the website open on your PC, there have been fires in urban areas already this season... None of us are immune to the risk.  Make sure you have a bushfire safety plan and communicate it with your family, friends and neighbours and stay tuned to ABC radio for regular updates.
Be alert, but not alarmed... Stay vigilant and support each other.

Team 3MDR