Events
ACMF ladies prepare to swim the COLE CLASSIC- whilst fundraising for ACMF!
Two of our fearless colleagues are braving the Sydney seas THIS SUNDAY, the 5th February in the Cole Classic, to raise funds for the music education programs run by the ACMF.
If you would like to sponsor them, please click on this Everyday Hero link:
http://www.everydayhero.com.au/fruit_salad_queens
Thank you so much to those who have already donated and shown support and encouragement to our resident athletes.
If you would like to join the Fruit Salad Queens’ Team too- please feel free to!
ACMF presents the Hillston Graze and Groove fundraising event
SHANNON NOLL WILL BE PERFORMING LIVE, ALONG WITH MANY OTHERS…. DON’T MISS OUT!
When: Sunday 1st April 2012, 11am-5pm
Where: Hillston Showground, Hillston
A spectacular, free entry community event to help raise funds for an ACMF music program for Hillston Secondary School students!
An array of exciting activities are planned- including LIVE MUSIC (featuring Shannon Noll, Don Spencer OAM and many other great performers and local talent), SAUSAGE SIZZLES, RAFFLES and FAMILY FUN!
AND…..
The Chophouse have generously offered to join in, by hosting a “GRAZE & GROOVE” FULL 3 COURSE LUNCH at the event.
Click here to view this mouth-watering menu. Tickets for this will be sold prior to the event and are $100 per person (this price includes all alcoholic drinks too). There are only 100 seats available!
*Please note that entry to the lunch area is strictly only 18+.
For those wanting to purchase tickets to this special lunch, please contact Hillston Central School Office on 02 6967 2277.
* PLEASE NOTE: STRICTLY NO BYO FOOD OR ALCOHOL. ALL FOOD AND DRINKS MUST BE PURCHASED AT THE EVENT.*
Click here to download a copy of the poster below.
BIG MUSIC HOSTS ANNUAL OPEN DAY- see you there music lovers!
EVENT DETAILS
Date: Saturday, 4th February 2012
Time: 10am to 5pm
Venue: Big Music – 85 Alexander Street, Crows Nest
Free music lessons, cool recording and rehearsal studios, live music, sausage sizzle and more! Come along and join in the festivities!
A gold coin donation BBQ will also be provided on the day to support Big Music’s favourite charity , ACMF!
The Big Music Annual Open Day is a free event, open to EVERYONE, to pursue their musical aspirations. Children and adults are invited to come along and enjoy free music lessons, play guitar, drums or keyboard, experience vocal coaching, or just take a look around the awesome facilities and consider enrolment options for the year ahead.
“As we welcome in the New Year, it’s a great time to consider music lessons for the young and old, in particular for kids as they settle into their 2012 school routine. Music lessons are beneficial as they help children develop the part of their brain that enhances their problem solving skills. Parents of our students tell us that they see an enormous improvement in their child’s behaviour, and performance at school, after they’ve started a music lesson with our music coaches.”~ Richard Berkman, Director of Big Music.
Click here to take a look at a video showcasing Big Music’s facilities!
“I am delighted that Big Music is hosting its Open Day again this year, and for supporting the ACMF at the event. Music inspires creativity and imagination, improves self esteem and brings solace and hope. I encourage everyone to attend this special event and reap the rewards that music undoubtedly provides.” ~ ACMF Founder Don Spencer OAM.
Head down to the Rocks TODAY, to support Dicko in the lunchtime Celebrity Apprentice ARTWORK AUCTION Challenge!
Celebrity created pop-up artworks for sale & auction- with proceeds going to charity!
Where: 47 George Street, The Rocks. (Old Sandstone building upstairs)
When: TODAY!- Tuesday 24th January 1.00pm to 2.30pm.
ACMF Ambassador, DICKO- (along with the other Celebrity Apprentice 2012 contestants) has been given the task of raising as much money as possible for their chosen charity by creating a pop up art space in The Rocks, Sydney. Every Celebrity will be creating and showcasing an original piece of artwork that represents a moment that changed their life for better or worse.
The Celebs will talk candidly about their experience and explain the feelings and thought behind their artwork. All artwork will be available for sale, some through auction some by just plain haggling.
The entire Celebrity Apprentice 2012 Team will be there: Dicko, Pattie Newton, Jason Akermanis, Vince Sorrenti, Ben Dark, Nathan Jolliffe
If Dicko’s team wins the challenge by raising more money than the other team, then proceed from both events will go to the ACMF!
Head down this lunchtime and pick up a collector’s item from Dicko!
Smaller bits of art will be on offer too- that will enable people/companies/ benefactors to provide donations.
Graze and Groove at the Chophouse
Eat and be entertained at the Chophouse on either a Wednesday or Saturday night and you will be in for a special treat. Not only will you experience fabulous food and wine, you’ll be helping raise funds for the ACMF.
All diners are encouraged to offer donations when they pay their bill, in appreciation of the performing musician who plays from 7pm-10pm. Performers rotate regularly, so you can click here to view the full list of their performance dates in the new year.
To book a table at the Chophouse, please call 1300 CHOP IT or go to www.chophouse.com.au
Come to Jack’s Bar and Grill, Erina THIS SATURDAY NIGHT! Join in the fun and feel-good factor!
Nothing Sacred, along with local lads Rocwater and Jack’s Bar and Grill, are hosting a fundraiser night on Saturday 14th January at 8pm at Jack’s Bar, Erina! Many other special guest performers will also be performing including Supernova, Jellyfish and Crunch Time.
There will be no cover charge on the night, and all performers are waiving their usual fee.
Funds raised will come from a percentage of the bar and food sales.. so come hungry and thirsty! Fundraising from the night will be put towards the recording of a compilation CD of local high schooler singer/songwriters (produced by Brent from Nothing Sacred).
All proceeds from The CD and online sales are going to ACMF. Look forward to seeing you there!
Click here to visit Jack’s Bar and Grill.
Chris Sexton sets NEW WORLD RECORD in an epic 650km hike/run across the Australian Alps… raising $10,500 for the ACMF!
We are DELIGHTED to announce that our hero, Chris Sexton, has successfully completed his solo and unsupported 650km trek- and is now safe and sound with his proud family. CONGRATULATIONS CHRIS!
Read Chris’s inspirational feature story in the March Issue of ‘Men’s Fitness’ Magazine.
Chris Sexton’s AAWT challenge is proudly supported by Big Music Australia, and TC Communications (allsatphones).
Read more about this epic adventure and story here! For the average person, this trek would take over 6 weeks- but Chris completed this in 16 DAYS! Watch the inspirational interview here.
Show your support for Chris, and help the ACMF make a difference to disadvantaged Australian children and youth!
Thank you to Chris Sexton, his family and all those who have supported this incredible achievement.
Enjoy fabulous food and LIVE entertainment at the Chophouse every Wednesday and Saturday night!
You’ll be helping raise funds for the ACMF!
All diners are encouraged to offer donations when they pay their bill, in appreciation of the performing musician who plays from 7pm-10pm.
Performers rotate regularly, so you can click here to view the full list of their performance dates in the new year. !
To book a table at the Chophouse, please call 1300 CHOP IT or go to www.chophouse.com.au
ICAP Support ACMF in the Annual ICAP Charity Day- raising sufficient funding for a 12 month school music program!
Every December since 1993, ICAP have given away all revenues and commissions on one day to charities – in 2011, ACMF was lucky enough to be involved!
A MASSIVE thanks to Brad Howell, Jason Howell and Linda O’Sullivan from ICAP and our fabulous ACMF ambassadors and supporters: Tim Freedman, Marc Christowski, John Waters, Deni Hines for making the fundraising day so successful and memorable!
Check out the professional photos from the day here.
Click here to view the fabulous video showcasing the event. There were many famous faces involved in this fundraising event, in many countries around the world. We were fortunate enough to visit the Sydney event!
Big Music Monster Raffle for ACMF!
Big Music launched their Christmas Raffle at the Crows Nest Fair on Sunday October 16.
Prizes include a fabulous selection of music equipment and the draw takes place on December 19th, just in time for Christmas! Tickets are on sale through their store at 85 Alexander St (cnr Ernest St) Crows Nest so head on down and be in it to win it! Click here to view the full Terms & Conditions.
Everyday Hero
Everyday Hero is a website that allows individuals and groups to take up a physical challenge and participate in a sporting event whilst raising funds to support their favourite charity.
The world’s largest run, Sydney’s City2Surf, was held in August and ACMF had nine enthusiastic individuals choose ACMF as their charity to fundraise for.
Click here for information on upcoming sporting events that may be of interest as a summer fitness challenge.
Dueting It for the Kids 2011
The second annual ACMF concert, Dueting It For The Kids was held on 22nd August at the Sydney State Theatre. With an impressive line-up of Australia’s top performers, it’s no wonder the show was a sell-out. Click here to view photos from the event.
Calling all volunteers!
There are many ways you can support ACMF.
We are looking for Sydney based people who are willing to donate some time in November 2011.
For more details, please email: contact@acmf.com.au or phone us on 02 9929 0008.
We would LOVE to meet you!
ICAP Support ACMF
Several members of ICAP came along to the 2010 Dueting It for the Kids event and had such a great time that they have come on board as one of the sponsors for the 2011 event.
Strong believers in the impact of music and the benefits to children, the management has also selected the ACMF as one of the charities to be the recipient of their Global Charity Day being held on December 7th. 50 companies in 32 countries help raise funds for a number of charities.
We greatly appreciate being selected and know that the funds raised will make a huge difference to our programs.
Click here to find out more about Charity Day and see a brief clip of the 2010 event.
Get Active & Raise Money In The Process
Start that exercise regime you have been putting off and set a goal to participate in a public run, swim, triathlon or bike ride. There are a variety of great fitness events going on around the country, so choose one that suits you.
By setting up a ‘Hero’ page at Everyday Hero you can fundraise for your favourite charity. This is much easier to set up than you might think- only taking a few minutes.. and it gets your family, friends and work colleagues involved in helping you reach your fitness goal.
Click here to create a ‘Hero’ page.
Bulls & Bears Golf Day
It is the 10th year that this event has been held at the tough Lakes Golf Course in Sydney.
Many from the financial sector opened their hearts and wallets to the benefit of ACMF after playing a serious, but fun round of 18 holes.
Back in the clubhouse, ACMF Ambassador, Dicko was the MC for the prize giving.
Australian Stockbrokers Invest In The ACMF
This is the largest annual gathering of financial services practitioners, and is the highlight of the stockbrokers’ year.
Since its inception the ASF has raised over $6 million dollars from the stockbroking community, to distribute to charity, with an emphasis towards assisting children.
The ASF co-ordinates two annual functions. Towards the end of each financial year the Stockbrokers Awards Charity dinner is held, when six hundred people from stockbroking houses and investment banks open their hearts (and their wallets) for those less fortunate than themselves, and to acknowledge the achievements of the past year. This is the largest annual gathering of financial services practitioners, and is the highlight of the stockbrokers’ year.
For more information about the ASF, please click here
Rotary To The Rescue, Again!
Our amazing friends and supporters in Rotary have been out and about again working hard to support the ACMF.
Rotary District 9790 hosted a wonderful conference on Friday 18 March 2011 at Wangaratta, Victoria. ACMF Teacher Mark Grunden engaged the 600 strong audience in a fun and spirited group drumming performance. Our thanks again to District Governor Alan Anderson and his wife Dorothy for choosing to support the ACMF.
Meantime the ACMF’s Vicki Fitzgibbon and Michaela Baranov of ACMF visited the Bathurst Rotary 9690 conference and were presented with a donation, plus a truckload of instruments.
Our thanks to Dudley Mercer for organising the instruments at his end, and to Tony Jaggs for helping us get the instrument to us, for distribution to schools and communities right round Australia.
Morrisons
We are proud of this partnership as this is a simple way that they can engage with their customers and help a good cause in the process.
Thank you to Morrisons for their ongoing fundraising support.
