Australian music legend Daryl Braithwaite played all the crowd favourites including his iconic “Horses”.
All photos by Whiskk.
Two months after widespread flooding impacted the local community, hundreds of locals and visitors flocked to the Corowa RSL Club for the Uniting Our Communities Flood Relief Concert over the weekend.
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Headlined by Australian music icons Eskimo Joe and Daryl Braithwaite over two nights, the sold-out concert weekend was a welcome reprieve following three years of heartache from fires to severe wet weather, floods and the pandemic.
Corowa RSL Club CEO Peter Norris said the weekend was focussed on not only raising much-needed funds for those impacted by the floods, but also providing a bit of fun and hope to the community who have endured so much.
“As a club, we really wanted to give people the chance to have something to look forward to,” Mr Norris said.
Renowned Aussie rockers Eskimo Joe delivered an incredible performance on Friday night.
“It’s been a tough few years and it was an opportunity for everyone to come together and have a celebration.
“It was completely amazing. The feedback has been really positive and support we received was brilliant.
“Both nights, from our point of view, were flawless.”
Friday night’s concert saw Eskimo Joe rock the night away supported by local artists Sam + Sam and Cherry Chain, while the legendary Daryl Braithwaite, supported by Andrew Wishart and 3DaysReign, had the crowd pumping on Saturday night.
Bpangerang elder Uncle “Dozer” Atkinson plays the Didgeridoo.
Each night also included a beautiful Welcome to Country by Bpangerang elder Uncle “Dozer” Atkinson.
Mr Norris said it was great to be able to give local bands an opportunity to perform with Australian music royalty.
“The support acts were great on both nights! We loved giving them the opportunity to show what they’ve got and perform in front of a fantastic crowd with Aussie music icons,” he said.
“Everything was just a great weekend all round. We are still on a high from it all.”
Mr Norris said the club was still working out the dollar-figure raised from ticket sales but estimated a figure around $50,000 which would go straight back into the community.
“Hopefully it can go some way to repairing some of the damage and bring about some positivity moving into the coming months and years,” he said
Mr Norris said the weekend also highlighted the need to bring more big musicians to the area.
“We heard from a lot of people in the community that they want more of this. We are already planning to make that happen,” he said.
“A big thank you to our staff, event organisers, sponsors and everyone who supported the concert, purchased tickets and made it a fantastic weekend.”
Support act Cherry Chain were honoured to be part of the flood relief concert.
Local music group Sam + Sam was a crowd favourite on Friday night.
