9AM 8TH JAN 2016:
We’ve been overwhelmed with the support shown over the last 11 hours since our announcement that Southbound 2016 has had to be cancelled due to high fire risk within the area. We’ve had a lot of feedback regarding patrons wanting to donate both part or their entire ticket refund to those affected by the fire. We are currently working to set up a system where this can be facilitated. We have excess food on site which we will be offering to those who are both working to fight the fires and affected and currently working with the relevant parties to make this happen. We’ll keep you updated as we work on both of these initiatives. We are gutted but trying to turn our disappointment in not being able to deliver Southbound to you into a positive thing for those affected by the fires.
12PM 8TH JAN 2016:
In response to enquiries we have been receiving regarding utilising some of our infrastructure for those in need; whilst we sadly are in pack down and commencing bump out of the festival we have decided to keep part of the campground open. Tents set up with Shower and Toilet facilities in place have been offered to the emergency services in case it’s needed for temporary accom and shelter over the next few days. Emergency Services will manage this when needed.
3PM 8TH JAN 2016:
We have been working with the Department of Parks and Wildlife, Western Australia, to assist the Waroona Evacuation centre in providing meals to those affected. Our catering partner Ultimo Catering and Events have generously donated over 2,300 meals along with stock from two of our sponsors ICE BREAK & Red Bull and will be mobilising their truck to Waroona within the hour. Our hearts go out to the local communities and families.
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