In Hearts Wake announce charity auction

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In Hearts Wake have announced a massive charity auction featuring unique and collectible items kindly donated from some of the biggest names in rock music worldwide.

All proceeds will go towards two non-profit organisations, the first being Local Futures which is dedicated to a grassroots safeguarding and renewal of ecological and social well-being within communities. The second being the Byron Young Residents Alliance, which ensures the protection of the band's hometown on an environmental and social level.

The eBay auction features exclusive rare memorabilia from The Amity Affliction, Architects, Northlane, Enter Shikari, Dead Letter Circus, Stick To Your Guns, Hacktivist, UNIFY Gathering and In Hearts Wake themselves. For a full list of items please click here.

In Hearts Wake have long been involved with organisations that support their global vision. In partnership with Carbon Neutral, In Hearts Wake planted 1379 trees as part of the Earthwalker campaign in 2014. The band chose a fresh approach with Skydancer, choosing to support non-profit organisations that help the community.

Local Futures is a non-profit organisation lead by Helena Norberg-Hodge, pioneer of the localisation movement and director of the award-winning documentary The Economics of Happiness. Vocalist Jake Taylor says of the partnership, "The organisation is devoted to healing the Earth and ourselves through localisation and sustainable economics. It aims to raise awareness for the bigger picture by renewing natural resources and reducing CO2 emissions. It also creates human and ecological well-being, builds sustainable communities and allows social healing as it celebrates diversity and reclaims joy, health and spirit. Essentially it aims to give us control over our future."

Along with Local Futures, In Hearts Wake are teaming up with local hometown organisation Byron Young Residents Alliance (BYRA) which is a platform and a voice for young residents of the Byron Shire on community issues. Says Jake of this collaboration: "Proving that localisation is ever so important, we wish to also stand behind our own community. BYRA is a community organisation founded and run by young residents within the Byron Shire. Byron Bay is currently under threat from the impact of mass development and BYRA is a vessel for those who wish to keep Byron sustainable and preserve its pre-existing culture. #ProtectByron."

The auction begins on Friday 17 April at 12pm and can be accessed here.