A not-for-profit music festival based in the Macedon Ranges is on the hunt for volunteers to bring the festival to life.
Established in 2013, the Macedon Ranges Music Festival is an all-ages event that was established by local musician Jimmy O’Hare, who wanted to create an event that could bring the community together while helping the disadvantaged.
One-hundred per cent of all profits from the festival are donated to the Cambodian Kids Foundation, with money contributing to education, health care and employment in the poorest regions of the Southeast Asian nation.
In 2021, the festival raised $22,000 for the cause.
“Myself and and my family went over about ten years ago. We wanted to come back and find a way to contribute, and I thought running a music festival was a cool way to do it,” Mr O’Hare said.
Mr O’Hare said those who sign up to volunteer are required to chip in for a two to three hour shift, and then are given free access to the festival.
“I think it fits a wide range of personality types. Whether you’re helping people check-in, working at the bar, or helping supervise children, there’s a whole range of positions.
“In the past people have enjoyed being involved in an upbeat, feel-good, positive day.”
The festival will be held at Hanging Rock on Saturday, March 26.
Details: www.macedonrangesmusicfestival.org/
Oliver Lees
