Splendour to support flood-affected regions with Gold Pass auction

Splendour in the Grass has today announced a fundraising initiative to assist with disaster relief in the regions devastated by Cyclone Debbie earlier this month.

Beginning next Tuesday until Friday, fifty special Flood Relief Gold Passes for the festival will be released for sale via auction, with 100% of the net proceeds going towards various flood appeals.

With Splendour being situated in the heart of the affected region, co-producers Jessica Ducrou and Paul Piticco see this as an opportunity to do their part for the recovery.

“Splendour is proud to call Northern NSW home and many of our event team live and operate businesses across the Lismore, Byron and Tweed Shires,” the pair said in a statement.

“It has been heartbreaking to see the flood damage on such a huge scale and also to hear so many stories of loss. We hope that this fundraising initiative will provide assistance to those who need it most.”

Byron Shire Mayor Simon Richardson praised the work of the festival in light of the underwhelming disaster response from the Federal Government.

“I’m stoked to learn of our homegrown festival and its staff adding to this response –especially for those in Byron’s north who have been hit hard and largely forgotten so far by the Federal Government. Good on ya Splendour!”

The money raised from the special ticket sales will support the work of Mullumbimby & District Neighbourhood Centre Inc., Lismore City Council flood appeal and the Tweed Mayor Appeal fund.

Flood Relief Gold Pass holders will gain access to Splendour’s Gold Bar (where VIPs including the cast of Thor: Ragnarokwere spotted partying last year), Amphitheatre side of stage viewing and also the Golden View Bar, overlooking all the main stage action.

The auction will run each day from 9am to 9pm with a fresh batch of passes to be released each morning throughout the week, each with a $500 reserve. Auction winners will be advised each night.

For more information on the auction, visit the Splendour in the Grass website.