Lasseters & Convention Centre to host QLD Flood Relief Concert
Thursday, 20 January 2011
Lasseters Hotel Casino and the Alice Springs Convention Centre will host an all age’s benefit concert on the lawns of the Juicy Rump to raise money for those affected by the Queensland flood disaster.
On Friday 28th January the Juicy Rump lawns will be transformed into a fundraising Mecca with food and drink stalls and live entertainment by local musicians, TV personalities and an appearance by our very own Mayor Damian Ryan.
Local artists performing include Juicy Rump resident musician Gareth J Dawkins, Leon Spurling, Dr Strangeways, Catch the Fly, Miazma, vocalist Claire Ryan and the Polynesian Dance Group. Yamba is making an appearance between 6pm and 6.30pm and Imparja newsreader and Alice Springs local Ryan Liddle will host the event. All entertainers are donating their time.
The event kicks off at 6pm sharp with the objective to raise as much money as possible through a gold coin donation to enter, raffles sales and donations.
Lasseters Hotel Casino Marketing Manager Megan Thompson says “Lasseters wanted to help those suffering from the devastating floods and we thought a community focused concert was an appropriate channel for those who wanted to get involved to do so.”
In addition to organising and hosting the Queensland Flood Relief Concert, Lasseters Hotel Casino and the Alice Springs Convention Centre are donating $5000 to the relief fund.
Ms Thompson adds “The support from the community has been overwhelming with Imparja Television, SunFM, Harvey Norman and Staging Connections named as major sponsors donating services, product, staff time and funds to the event.”
Additional donations of goods and services have been received from local businesses and sports clubs including the Alice Springs Airport, Alice Springs Town Council, MacDonnell Shire Council, the Chamber of Commerce, Country Cool Rooms and Sadadeen Party Hire, the Vikings Rugby League Club and the Central Australian Spacific Rugby 7’s Team, Voyages Ayers Rock Resort, Expose This Photography and Lil Antz Childcare.
A raffle will be circulating on the night with 100% of proceeds going to the relief fund. Prizes include:
- First prize: A 54” high definition Plasma TV valued at $3000 personally donated by Harvey Norman Manager Greg Neck.
- Second prize: One nights’ accommodation in a Deluxe Spa room including breakfast and an ‘Under the Desert Moon experience for 2 valued a Kings Canyon Resort. A one night accommodation and dinner package for two from Crowne Plaza Alice Springs. A day trip for 2 to Palm Valley from AAT Kings, a Trial Flight from the Alice Springs Gliding Club, a framed Mohammed Ali “Float Like a Butterfly, Sting like a Bee’ memorabilia picture donated by XXXX Gold who are also the official beverage sponsor of the relief concert. Total prize valued at $2000.
- Third prize: A hamper of goodies including a $300 T.Hub Phone from Telstra Alice Springs, a Crowne Plaza Alice Springs accommodation and dinner Package valued at $250, A $190 Voucher to Alice Springs Physiotherapy, an Urban Originals Handbag from Mixed Lollies, a Bush Poetry CD by Brian Keleher and beauty products from Nutrimetics, a signed copy of Gareth J Dawkins CD Songs from the Hideout and goodies from Centralian Motors. Total prize valued at $1000.
Lasseters Hotel Casino is offering those wanting to stay before or after the event special accommodation rates of:
- $100 Standard Room or $115 including Breakfast
- $110 Family Room or $125 including Breakfast
- $190 Deluxe Suite or $205 including Breakfast
If you want to donate individually you can do so by calling 1800 219 028 seven days a week between 6am and 11pm or by visiting www.qld.gov.au/floods/donate
The RSPCA Queensland is also in desperate need of donations for the animals affected by the flood, donations can be made by calling 07 3426 9972 or by visiting www.rspcaqld.org.au
For more information, please contact:
Media Inquiries
Lasseters Hotel Casino
Phone: 08 8950 7777
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