Music, Laughter & Community for a Cause
The Batemans Bay Uniting Church warmly invites members of the Uniting Church and wider community to its annual Variety Concert, taking place on Sunday 25 May at 2pm.
The Batemans Bay Uniting Church warmly invites members of the Uniting Church and wider community to its annual Variety Concert, taking place on Sunday 25 May at 2pm.
This much-loved community event will once again be held at the Batemans Bay Uniting Church. All proceeds will go directly to Pivot Point, the church’s in-house community centre that has been supporting those doing it tough since the 1970s. Pivot Point provides essential services such as food, showers, and laundry facilities for people facing hardship, offering practical care in a welcoming space.
Entry to the concert is by donation, and no bookings are required.
Attendees can look forward to an engaging and diverse program.
“The first act will be Blueberry Jam – an astoundingly good five-piece band playing all my favourites from jazz to swing and others of a similar ilk. I’ll be up dancing and there’s room in the aisle for you too,” says event organiser Mrs Kay Killick.
The concert also features more reflective moments, including performances from a church member singing poignant songs about the futility of war to remind the audience of their great ANZAC tradition, accompanied a veteran, on harmonica.
“He will also be amusing us with silly poems and songs. I’ll be helping him,” adds Killick.
Audience favourites Tenors Two, Steve and Paul, will return to delight concert-goers once again, and the U3A Singers will close the event in their signature sing-along style, inviting everyone to join in on some cherished classics.
Approximately 100 people are expected to attend, with funds raised typically ranging between $300 and $1,100, depending on publicity, competing events, and weather.
“We are lucky to have the support of several local performers through my networking in U3A and music groups, as well as talented church members. The concert is a relaxed occasion when the audience is encouraged to participate by dancing in the aisles and singing along with the choir. The joy is palpable,” says Killick.
Beyond the concert, Batemans Bay Uniting Church runs a monthly collection of goods to support Pivot Point, working in partnership with other community organisations to assist individuals and families facing crisis or hardship.
Killick encourages the broader community to come along and take part in a joyful afternoon for a meaningful cause:
“Come and join us as we sing, laugh, clap and generally have a good time; all the while helping others to cope with the challenges of life. I do hope to see lots of you there. Tell all your friends and come for an entertaining afternoon.”
For more information on Batemans Bay Uniting Church, visit their website.
