Big support for WIRES fundraising event in Nambucca Heads Nambucca Valley Nambucca Valley - popup ad Nambucca Valley News by News Of The Area - Modern Media - March 1, 2024 Snez and Stewart Peters were among the artists giving up their time and talent in support of the volunteers of WIRES Mid North Coast at the Alofa Sands Surf Club Cafe. Photo: Ben Walters. OVER 120 locals demonstrated that their love for the environment was equal to their love for original acoustic music when they converged on the Alofa Sands Surf Club Cafe Nambucca Heads last week for a fundraising event in support of the Wildlife Information Rescue Service Mid North Coast (WIRES MNC). The concept was conceived by Scotts Head-based singer/songwriter Georgia Cortes Rayner, who was then joined by fellow performing artists Julie Kovendy, Snez, Stewart Peters and Deebee Bishop in the fundraising endeavour. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for your business. Message us. Phone us – (02) 4981 8882. Email us – media@newsofthearea.com.au All artists, who gave their time and musical talent for free, are residents of the Nambucca Valley, with the local audience openly appreciative of the polished delivery of the homegrown acoustic music. WIRES MNC have informed News Of The Area that over $4300 was raised. “It was an honour and an absolute pleasure to be a part of this event and we are so pleased that it was so successful for the volunteers from WIRES MNC.” Georgia Cortes Rayner told News Of The Area on behalf of all of the artists involved. “We were overwhelmed by the support and turnout, it exceeded our expectations and we hope the additional resources may make the hard work the WIRES carers do a little less worrisome.” Concert-goers purchased raffle tickets in a bid to win a broad range of prizes donated by local businesses, while the crowd kept the bar and kitchen staff of the Alofa Sands Surf Club Cafe busy throughout the evening. “The money raised, thanks to these wonderful local artists and generous local businesses, will go a long way to help WIRES volunteers have the necessities required to look after wildlife in their care,” WIRES MNC carer Fiona Nielsen told News Of The Area. By Mick BIRTLES
