Saturday the 21st of October
WildAid 2023 Fundraiser
WILD AID 2023 will be a spectacular concert hosted by Bluesfest on Saturday the 21st of October at the Green Room at Byron Events Farm. The Cruel Sea will head-line this event along with a line-up of other amazing Australian musicians. The event aims to raise awareness and funds for Byron Bay Wildlife Hospital’s life-saving veterinary treatment, and care for sick injured and orphaned wildlife.
The event will also feature a live auction of some incredible donated items from sponsors and ambassadors of The Byron Bay Wildlife Hospital. In addition, there will be a silent auction available during the event and some other unmissable experiences.
Proceeds from Wild Aid 2023 will go directly to providing veterinary treatment and care for sick and injured wildlife admitted to Byron Bay Wildlife Hospital.
Artist Lineup
The concert will feature five-time ARIA award-winning Australian rock band, The Cruel Sea, playing their first show in 10 years. The five-piece band will play the exclusive benefit gig as a warmup to their recently announced national “The Honeymoon is Over” tour. Due to popular demand, the tour has just added two additional shows in Sydney and Melbourne.
The Cruel Sea, playing their first show in 10 years.
Acclaimed singer-songwriter, Cruel Sea front man and wildlife ambassador Tex Perkins said he was shocked when he heard that Byron Bay Wildlife Hospital had lost a $6 million funding grant announced by the NSW Government in February. Perkins contacted the hospital’s management team offering his support and has played a central role in the ideation and creation of Wild Aid, 2023.
The Cruel Sea
The Cruel Sea are an Australian indie rock band formed in late 1987. Originally an instrumental-only band, they became most popular when fronted by vocalist Tex Perkins. Perkins will reunite with original band members Dan Rumour, Jim Elliott and Ken Gormly for the tour, with guitarist/keyboardist Matt Walker taking the place of the late James Cruickshank.
The Cruel Sea will be joined at Wild Aid 2023 by...
Solo Artist Adalita
Singer-songwriter Adalita is best known as the frontwoman of alternative-rock band Magic Dirt. Emerging from the post-punk scene in Geelong in 1991, Magic Dirt was at the forefront of the Australian grunge era.
Loose Content
Loose Content is an Indie Rock band born and bred in the hinterland of Byron Bay. The trio consists of members MiLLa (brass and vocals), Sam Sanders (Guitar) and Aquila Porter (Drums and backing vocals).
Jez Mead
Singer songwriter, and Byron Bay frequenter Jez Mead has been writing and recording his own materials since 2001. Jez has toured all over the country bringing his music to audiences near and far.
Madeleine West - MC
Actor, author, activist, podcaster and mother, Madeleine West will be the MC of Wild Aid 2023. As a Bundjalung local, Madeleine is activity involved in a number of wildlife and children’s charities.
Proceeds from Wild Aid 2023 will go directly to providing veterinary treatment and care for sick and injured wildlife admitted to Byron Bay Wildlife Hospital.
Book your Tickets Here!
Tickets for the 18+ event are available at Moshtix.
Live Auction Items
to be auctioned at the Wild Aid Event thanks to Ray White Byron Bay Auctioneers.
Lot 1. A Joy Flight with God – Helicopter flight over Cape Byron for 3 people. Donated by John Callanan.
Lot 2. 3-night stay at Coorabell Estate or a 2-day recording package at Rocking Horse Studios: with a producer. Donated by Corrabell Estate and Rocking Horse Studios.
Lot 3. Bluesfest 2024 Experience for 2: Including camping, an escorted backstage tour and side of stage viewing for one artist of your choice. Priceless! Donated by Bluesfest.
Lot 4. A 4 hr Whisky tasting night with Tex Perkins and 3 of your best mates in an exclusive private Whisky bar in Byron Bay: the tasting will include 22 hand-picked premium whiskies from around the globe along with a 3-course meal. Defiantly any whisky lover’s dream come true. Donated by Michael Cartwright and Tex Perkins.
Silent Auction Items
to be auctioned off throughout the night.
A 1980’s Vintage Electric Guitar signed and donated by Tex Perkins and The Cruel Sea.
A Limited Edition Wildlife Print of your choice by award-winning photographer, Craig Parry. Donated by Craig Parry.
A bottle of rare Highwaymen cast strength single malt. Donated by the Highwaymen Distillers in Byron Bay.
A set of award-winning Rum, single malt Whisky and Gin. Donated by Winding Road Distillers in the Byron Bay Hinterland.
Limited Edition Print “Kangaroo Closeup” by Kara Rosenlund framed in oak. Donated by Kara Rosenlund. with framing donated by Left Bank Art Group.
Stay tuned for more!
Event Sponsors
Bluesfest
Bluesfest showcases music from around the world annually on the Easter long weekend on 120 hectares at Tyagarah Tea Tree Farm, just north of Byron Bay, NSW.
Paradise FM
Paradise FM 101.9 FM – The Best Music of All Time. Ballina’s Own Community Radio Station.
Visions in Style
Visions in Style with Michael Cartwright at the helm has over 25 years in producing and styling events, specialising in full environment transformations.
Win Network
WIN Television is the world’s largest privately owned regional television network and reaches more than 5.2 million viewers across six states of Australia
