Lizotte's Newcastle is again doing its bit for fire-devastated regions of Australia.
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It hosted the Cookin' Up Relief concert on February 4 starring John Paul Young, Brien McVernon, Komiti, Kylie Jane, Grant Walmsley and Lili Craine, to name a few, and raised $24,771.20 for the Rural Fire Service. Brian and Jo Lizotte chipped in to make it an even $25,000.
"The fires spread so quickly and caused so much devastation. It left us all feeling overwhelmed about how to help," Brian Lizotte said.
"We were so humbled that our staff, suppliers and musicians all offered their assistance without a second thought - which says a lot for the community spirit here in Newcastle.
"We are looking forward to writing a cheque for the Rural Fire Service this week to thank them for all they have done and continue to do in saving homes and lives all around the country."
Now it's time for round two.
From One Valley to Another Spread the Love, in conjunction with Lizotte's, is holding the Hearts of Gold Concert to raise money for fire-devastated areas of the Bega Valley - including Cobargo.
Some of Newcastle's finest musicians will perform a lunchtime matinee at Lizotte's on Saturday, February 22. Doors open at 11am with Dave Carter kicking things off, followed by Justin Ngariki, Steel City Sue, the Greg Bryce Band and the Nick Raschke Band.
Tickets cost $20 at lizottes.com.au, with 100 per cent of all proceeds going to Cobargo Rural Fire Service and associated charities.
Coming up at Lizotte's is: James Bennett and Vena Klymo (February 16); Bowie Unzipped ft Jeff Duff (February 21); The Badloves (February 22); Beccy Cole (February 23); Karise Eden (February 29); Eugene Hideaway Bridges (March 1); Cedric Burnside (March 5); Seeker Lover Keeper (March 7); and Irish Mythen (March 8).