Pub Rock Project and Human Dinosaur Machine are two of five bands playing at the Rock to the Rescue fundraiser gig this Saturday, May 8. 

After a temporary move to the Lismore City Bowling Club, the annual event has now found a home at the South Lismore Bowlo and starts at 7pm.

Rock to the Rescue is the annual fundraiser for the Lismore based Rescue Helicopter Service and is the brainchild of the Service’s admin and fundraising coordinator John Bancroft.

“I cooked up the idea and now it’s the sixth year we’ve held it,” John said.

“We have all local bands who volunteered to play for free. We charge a donation of $5 at the door and sell tshirts and do raffles. It’s always a good night”

John said the event raises over $2,000 for the rescue helicopter service each year and is one of the vital events that raise money to keep the free, life-saving service going.

“We transported our ten thousandth patient not so long ago - and they got the service free of charge,” he said.

“It’s all about keeping the helicopter going, maintaining it, putting fuel in it and making sure its available 24/7.

“The service resonates with people. A lot of people know someone who has needed has a flight –and almost everyone knows someone whose lives have been affected by the service.

“We hope to see lots of people come along and support the gig.

Bands

Other bands playing at the gig are The Claymores, Strangers Inc, Pub Rock Project, and Doc Rock 

Each band will play a 50 minute set - and the inaugural South Lismore Corn Hole Championship will be contested.

“You’ll have to come along to find out just what this enigmatic title refers to,” John laughed.

“We’d like to thank the bands for offering their talent and support and would like to particularly mention Jason Hughes, Andy Lee, Brad Redden, Cameron Bracken, Matt Lee, Tony Edwards, Dave Slade, Darrell Crockford and Ned Cain for assisting with the music side of the event over many years,” he said.

It begins at 7pm and entry is a $5 donation (or more if you feel willing). Under 18s much be accompanied by an adult.

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