Life on the land can be a tough gig, but it’s one that local musicians and performers will embrace to assist struggling farmers in the grip of the state’s drought.
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A free family concert, with food stalls and face painting will take place tomorrow September 23 at the Victory Memorial Gardens between 1-5pm.
Concert-goers are encouraged to make a donation on the day to support the NSW drought appeal.
Year 12 student Harry Mangelsford from Kildare Catholic College will be among local musicians performing on Sunday.
“It’s going to get Wagga and the wider community to show some unity and also good for the performers to get together,” he said.
Wagga’s mayor Greg Conkey said it’s a time for the city and rural communities to come together and show their concern for those doing it tough on the land.
“I understand Henty numbers were down as a result of the drought in the last couple of days, so it’s an indication that people are doing it tough and this is one way we can show our support,” Cr Conkey said.
“It looks like the weather is going to be fine, it would’ve been great if it was washed out for the farmers.”
Other performances will be from the Australian Army Band Kapooka, the Wagga Community Band and the Riverina Concert Band.
Cr Conkey said “if you’re lucky” he might pull out the saxophone and join in.
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