OBSERVER: To Di For – Fun In The Sun
Valentines Day (Fri., Feb. 14) is a special day for many people, I thought I would top my weekend off by attending Summer Fun Fest. What a line up. And what a location, Rochford Wines in the Yarra Valley.
With a ‘tour de force’ of the Australian music industry to perform at the inaugural music festival, I did some homework, and this is what I found out about this fabulous event.
Fun in the Sun presents the cream of Australian music talent: Jon Stevens, Daryl Braithwaite, Kate Ceberano, The Black Sorrows, Killing Heidi and Chocolate Starfish. They will rock at Rochford Wines, Yarra Valley, on Sunday February 16. Gates open 11.30am. I will get there early and make a day of it.
Jon Stevens and Kate Ceberano just completed their hugely successful ‘Superstars Live’ Australian tour. One of the most talented rock musicians, Jon Stevens has had phenomenal success as a solo artist. Kate Ceberano is an Australian music icon with the most enduring and inspirational career releasing her 30th album in 2023.
Also joining is much loved Daryl Braithwaite, who is constantly on the road and moving around the country with his distinctive voice and sound and never fails to present his massively successful hit ‘Horses’.
Joe Camilleri and The Black Sorrows, Aria winners of Best Band, continue to play to sell-out shows across Europe, having sold a whopping two million albums.
Killing Heidi are the Violet Town siblings who took the music scene by storm. Their explosive power pop is firmly entrenched in the Oz rock pantheon with two million albums.
Chocolate Starfish, one of Australia’s best live bands of the 90s, boast two Top 10 albums and six Top 50 singles. Always captivating on stage, they continue to deliver the pure unadulterated entertainment for which they are renowned.
Join me and these sensational Australian music legends as they come together for an unforgettable and important event, raising money to help young people get an entree into the Arts.
Fun In The Sun, established in 2023, is a not-For-profit event run by dynamic volunteers, and led by CEO and founder Mary Toniolo.
Fun In the Sun has a vision to alleviate stress and improve mental health by offering children, young people and family’s access to opportunities and experiences that they would not normally have the chance to enjoy.
CEO and Founder Mary Toniolo said: “This is our first ever music event. We are going to bring many major events to the people and for the people, with support going to help young people get an introduction to the world of Arts.
“Our intention is to level the playing field for young, disadvantaged people wanting to work in the arts, a postcode should not determine who has the opportunity to have extra curriculum activities in The Arts.
“Arts are for all and should not be governed by those with the correct postcode.”
Fun In The Sun will provide entré into Arts programs opportunities for disadvantage youth pathways to employment.
“This year we provided toys for Victorian children to Anglicare and other major charities. Collaborating with our partners, we will expand this Australia-wide in 2025 to put smiles on children’s faces.”
Mary is focused and is leading a team of young volunteers who all have a passion to make change.
Mary Toniolo is an entrepreneur with a global footprint. Having worked in children’s production, music writing, and publishing, she has partnered with Disney, Nickelodeon, and many other globally recognised partners. Mary has won many international awards in children’s entertainment and video production. This is an all-ages event, bringing generations together to make change for a great cause. Tickets are on sale now.
Rochford Wines or Ticketmaster. Sunday February 16. Gates open 11.30am
I do hope Daryl sings Horses.
Di Rolle