All proceeds will go towards WIRES and Firesticks.
Currently in the country for St. Jerome’s Laneway Festival, The 1975 frontman Matty Healy has announced An Acoustic Bushfire Relief Concert which will see him performing alongside the likes of Ruel, Mansionair, E^ST and KUČKA.
Going down tomorrow night in Sydney, the special concert will see the artists stripping back their tracks for an evening of intimate, acoustic performances.
The announcement comes just days after The 1975 were forced to cancel their appearance at Brisbane’s Laneway Festival due to issues with Healy’s health.
“It is with great regret that we are unable to play this evening in Brisbane. Matty was hospitalised following a bout of serious sickness and unfortunately after a medical examination at 5.30pm today the doctor has advised that Matty is too weak to play,” the band said in a statement on Saturday.
Healy and co. were back on stage the following night for the Sydney leg of their Laneway run, with the 1975 frontman donning a hospital gown and wheeling an IV stand for the performance.
All proceeds from An Acoustic Bushfire Relief Concert will go to Firesticks and WIRES, two organisations working hard to combat the devastating effects of Australia’s bushfires on the country’s wildlife and land.
Bound to be a very special evening for a worthy cause, tickets are expected to get snatched up very quickly.
An Acoustic Bushfire Relief Concert is happening at The Metro, Sydney on Tuesday February 4. Tickets are on sale from 4pm on Monday February 3 via Secret Sounds.
