The following statement is issued jointly on behalf of Australian cinemas and film distributors by the Motion Picture Distributors Association of Australia (MPDAA), National Association of Cinema Operators (NACO), Australian Independent Distributors Association (AIDA) and Independent Cinemas Australia (ICA).

“As an industry, we have been deeply saddened, like all Australians and many people around the world, by the bushfires ravaging our country. The loss of lives, wildlife, homes and land is heart-breaking, and our thoughts are with all those who have been impacted.

We send our sincere thanks to all the firefighters, volunteers, defence personnel, charities, organisations and communities who are working tirelessly to protect and support fire-affected Australians. We gratefully acknowledge the contribution of those who have donated their time, money and resources.

We want to help, so on Sunday, 19th January, we will be donating $2 from every movie ticket sold at participating cinemas to bushfire relief.

100% of the proceeds will be shared across three Australian charities doing incredible work in fire-affected communities:

Salvation Army Bushfire Appeal – providing immediate emotional and material support to firefighters, volunteers and evacuees;

Australian Red Cross Disaster Relief and Recovery – supporting thousands of people in evacuation centres and recovery hubs across the country, and the;

RSPCA Bushfire Appeal – protecting animals in threatened or affected areas and long-term rescue and rehabilitation efforts.

Most cinemas in Australia will be participating in this campaign, and some may have tickets for January 19 on sale days in advance.

We encourage cinemagoers to check with their local cinema to confirm they are participating.”

In the true spirit of art, creativity and community – The Tivoli, along with thier special family of artists and friends, are throwing a benefit to support those affected by the Australian bushfires. Hearts and thoughts – and now our coin – will be going out to those on the frontline.

Come and join us at The Tivoli on Saturday 25 January and show your support. Featuring an incredible line-up of Aussie musicians including Megan Washington, Matt Corby, The Kite String Tangle, Ngaiire + loads more, 100% of all ticket, bar and merchandise profits will be donated to the Red Cross Bushfire Appeal, WIRES – The NSW Wildlife Information Rescue & Emergency Services and The First Nations Fire Relief Fund.

There are five ticket prices from $50 to $200 so you can donate what you wish to these critical organisations.

Featuring performances by:
Megan Washington
Matt Corby
The Kite String Tangle
Ngaiire
Rohin Jones (The Middle East)
The RIOT
Asha Jefferies
DJ Black Amex
Loki Liddle
The Ancient Bloods
The Motus Project
YT DiNGO

With:
Food Trucks: Thai Tasty
The Great Community Raffle
Free Consensual Handshakes
Great MC’s

Raise ‘Em Up
Saturday January 25, 2020
Doors, DJ’s, Hottest 100 and Food Trucks from 5:00PM / Live Show from 7:00PM
The Tivoli, Brisbane
www.thetivoli.com.au