Tim Rogers and The Twin Set raised more than $6000 for Taradale and Malmsbury fire brigades at a Malmsbury Hotel gig last Thursday.
More than 250 people packed the venue, selling out tickets a week earlier than expected, according to The Malmsbury owner Anda Gazzard.
“Tim came in and we chatted in the bar about Tim and a few of his mates performing. He is a very community-minded person and wanted to give back with a fundraiser. It all sort of snowballed from there,” she said.
“The atmosphere was great – he’s a true showman. Everyone was there to have a good time and it was like a room full of friends.”
There were plenty of local residents at the venue but the gig also attracted people as far away as Healesville and even one traveller on holiday from London!
Ms Gazzard said the event was hoped to be the first of many of its kind to come.
“We hope this is just beginning for shows here,” she said.
“We had an overwhelming response from the crowd on the night that they want more of this and we want to give the people what they want.”
Funds raised are sill being calculated and sales of t-shirts from the event are ongoing.
