
Local artists are banding together to raise funds for the 48,000 people made homeless by last months earthquake in the city of L’Aquila, Italy.
The benefit organised by local musicians and community leaders, will take place on Sunday May 24 at the Coburg Town Hall Doors Open at 5pm.
“Australians and people in Moreland have been touched by images of this earthquake. Many of us have family connections to that part of Italy,” Joe Caputo, Commissioner of the Victorian Multicultural Commission, said.
“We are pleased to have the assistance of so many generous artists to raise money for the people affected.”
The event is being promoted by members of the community in social clubs, live music venues and online using new media tools such as twitter and facebook.
The Performers include artists such as Joe Dolce, Bohemian Nights, La Voce Della Luna, Kavisha Mazzella, Kiki Wilmot, Gianni Marinucci, The Connies and Coro Casa D'Abruzzo with Roberto De Sanctis. The MC will be Laura Lattuada.
Tickets will cost $20, or $10 for pensioners at the door. All money will go to the Abruzzo Earthquake Appea.
Along with the performers listed above this event is being made possible by the generous assistance of Moreland City Council, Kavisha Mazzella, Across the Borders and the office of Carlo Carli MP