Hunter-based songwriter William Crighton certainly hasn’t been resting on his laurels during the pandemic.
The hirsute tunesmith has been scratching that performance itch by live streaming intimate performances around a campfire in his backyard and this week’s iteration promises to be an absolute doozy.
William has enlisted a bevy of musical mates including Kasey Chambers, Missy Higgins, Kim Churchill and Melody Pool for a very special Crighton Campfire on Tuesday 9 June.
The live streamed concert which will kick off from 8pm will raise funds for Jungala – a respected Aboriginal elder and traditional dancer who recently suffered the loss of a leg.
“Jungala is an elder and traditional dancer, a real inspirational fella,” William wrote on the event’s Facebook page.
“You may have seen him dancing on stage at one of your favourite music festivals. His spirit reaches far and wide and he’s had a positive impact on many. Unfortunately, he has suffered the loss of his leg recently and we are throwing this campfire to help raise funds for his prosthetics and rehab.”
Just check out the amazing lineup:
Aine Tyrrell
Amy Montgomery
Anthony Logerfo
Beans On Toast
Cat Canteri
Coda Chroma
The Dawn of May
Fanny Lumsden
Irish Mythen
Jeff Lang
Magpie Diaries
Missy Higgins
Rene Lavice
Terra Lightfoot
William Barton
Allara
Andy Abra
The Basics
Ben Salter
Claire Anne Taylor
Dave Kosma
Henry Wagons
Kim Churchill
Lukas Nelson
Melody Pool
The New Graces
Steve Smyth
Travis Collins
William and Julieanne Crighton
Wow!
The Crighton Campfire for Jungala is on Tuesday 9 June from 8pm and can be streamed here.
All profits from the show will go to Jungala and donations can be made here.
