John Butler and Phil Walleystack will headline a “Yes” vote music pageant in Perth on Sunday in a bid to bolster assist for an Indigenous Voice to Parliament.
The music stars will play in Victoria Gardens as a part of nationwide music occasions collaborating across the nation on the identical weekend.
Other music stars collaborating embody Dan Sultan, Paul Kelly, Peter Garrett, Missy Higgins, Bernard Fanning with Busby Marou, Emma Donovan and MARLON.
They will carry out throughout different cities together with Sydney, Newcastle, Melbourne, Darwin, Alice Springs, Canberra, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide, Hobart and Launceston as a part of the Walk For Yes occasion.
Dan Sultan positioned his assist behind the referendum forward of his efficiency at Sydney’s Redfern Park.
“I’m really looking forward to being a part of such a beautiful event. An event that is about optimism and empowerment,” Sultan mentioned.
“A lot of important work has gone into this and I’m proud to make a contribution.”
Marlon will play in Adelaide’s Victoria Square and mentioned music is the best way to win over opinion on the subject of the crunch vote on October 14.
The gigs are being supported by Australia’s main music organisations together with ARIA, Frontier Touring, Live Nation, Universal Music Australia and Warner Music Australia.
Ahead of the reveals all of them signed a gaggle assertion that mentioned: “We are a united group of music and entertainment industry individuals, organisations, and businesses. The music we all create, perform, and share on this country, is inextricably connected to the oldest continuing culture on earth.”
It continued: “We all continue to benefit from First Nations people, their cultural knowledge, their connection to the lands, and their storytelling. We value that culture and we value the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
“United in this belief, together we accept the gracious invitation to all Australians in the Uluru Statement from the Heart. Today we say YES with open hearts and open minds for an Indigenous Voice enshrined in the Constitution. We walk together towards a better future.”
Fans can register to attend at yes23.com.au/walk_for_yes
Source: www.perthnow.com.au
