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Home » Home Ground Sounds: Bringing Live Music And Community Together

Home Ground Sounds: Bringing Live Music And Community Together

15 January, 2025 By Canowindra Phoenix Editor

Left: Rob Mills performing the songs of Bon Jovi. Right: Furnace and the Fundamentals high-energy performances never fail to delight crowds.

Get ready for an unforgettable experience this Summer—where the music is loud, the cause is strong, and the memories will last a lifetime. Home Ground Sounds is bring­ing a star-studded concert with a touch of Hollywood to Sid Kallas Oval in Cowra on 8 February 2025.

Featuring an exciting lineup of artists, food trucks, market stalls and kids’ inflata­ble fun, this event promises an unforgetta­ble night of entertainment and community spirit.

Highlights include:

• Furnace and the Fundamentals: Aus­tralia’s premier party band

• Rob Mills performing the songs of Bon Jovi

• 19Twenty: a unique blend of folk, rock, and blues

• Zak Armstrong: up-and-coming country talent to watch out for

• Large Mirage: indie rock at its finest.

Adding a very special touch to the day, Thomas Nicholas, best known for his role as “Kevin” in the iconic American Pie se­ries, will be the emcee for the night. Not only will Thomas be engaging the crowd, but a few lucky ticket holders will also have the chance to meet him in person for a unique “Come and Have A Beer with Thomas” session—a once-in-a-lifetime op­portunity to share a drink with a Hollywood superstar!

For Cowra locals and visitors alike, this concert is more than just a chance to see some of the country’s best live acts—it’s a chance to help raise money for local com­munity organisations that rely on events like Home Ground Sounds to fund vital ser­vices.

According to Bruce Wallace, President of the Cowra Magpies Football Club: “Home Ground Sounds has been a game-changer for us. The concert brings people together, while at the same time raising much-need­ed funds for local charities and the Magpies Football Club. It’s an event where everyone wins—the crowd, the artists, and most im­portantly, our community.”

The event has also received the support of Magpies Major Partner Club Cowra who are proud to be associated with community activities. Club Operations Manager, Marc McLeish reiterated Magpie’s President Bruce Wallace’s comments: “The wider community benefits from entertainment of this calibre in our town, we are very keen to support as much as we can.”

Club Cowra will be running courtesy buses to and from Home Ground Sounds throughout the day. Contact Club Cowra for more details on this service.

What makes Home Ground Sounds so special is its commitment to the local com­munities it serves. Each event is tailored to raise money for community groups. “We’re not just putting on a concert. We’re partner­ing with community organisations to make a real difference in their towns,” explains Deb Clarke, the Director of Roundbox Group, the organising team behind Home Ground Sounds.

“Our very experienced team take care of everything—the logistics, permits, and the event organisation—so that the community groups can focus on what matters most: raising money for their cause.”

The success of Home Ground Sounds is built on the belief that live music has the power to unite people, create lasting mem­ories, and help fund vital services. Whether it’s a local sports club, a charity organisa­tion, or a school looking to raise money, Home Ground Sounds works hand-in-hand with these groups to ensure that the ben­efits are felt by everyone.

If you’re looking for an incredible day of music, food, and community spirit—mark your calendars for 8 February in Cowra.

Get your tickets now and come along for an unforgettable experience! For more in­formation visit www.homegroundsounds.com.au.

Up-and-coming country talent Zak Armstrong will delight the country music fans in the crowd.

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