This announcement is a huge boost for their program along the Macquarie River for the not-for-profit organisation.

“We’re so excited about this event and very grateful to Sara and Greg for donating their time to make this concert possible,” CEO of RiverSmart, Dr Bill Phillips said.

“We’re trying to create a ‘Window on the Wetlands’ (WOW) Centre in Warren from which we can offer education and training, further grow our successful  Macquarie River Trails initative and also provide a community space. The funds we generate from this night will make a big difference to us achieving that goal.”

RiverSmart recently launched a crowd funding initiative to raise funds for the WOW Centre and the benefit concert is designed to complement that effort and the donations it’s attracting from all over Australia.

“We see this centre as a way to put Warren on the map as a place where people can come to see wetlands up close, including the Tiger Bay Wetlands beside which the WOW Centre will sit,” Dr Phillips said.

“We also hope to provide visitors with the opportunities to get up close and personal with the Macquarie Marshes and, of course, to also enjoy the recreational opportunities the Macquarie River offers.” 

Tickets for the concert are $30 each and available on-line now through a link on the RiverSmart website. 

Tickets will go on sale over the counter at the following outlets on Wednesday; Spar supermarket in Warren, Orana Mutual branches in Dubbo, Narromine and Trangie as well as locations in Gilgandra and Wellington.

Langley’s Buslines is offering those wishing to travel from Dubbo or Narromine the opportunity to travel to and from the event in one of its coaches.

Concert tickets and bus fare packages are available for $75, departing Dubbo at 5pm on the day and returning after the concert.

These tickets can be purchased from Langleys.