Bon Scott Celebration Concert raises $50,000 for charity.

The Bon Scott Celebration Concert has raised enough money for a statue of the Australian music legend; as well as an additional $50,000 that has been donated to Support Act Limited (SAL), the Australian music industry charity.

“We are incredibly grateful to the organisers of the Bon Scott Celebration Concert for this generous donation - raised through the efforts of fellow musicians performing to honour one of the greats,” said Meryl Gross, Chairperson of Support Act Limited.

“As the baby boomer population grows older, so do our musical heroes, and many of them are doing it extremely hard. This money will be used to provide relief to those in need and we thank everyone involved with the Bon Scott Project.”

Concert organisers, Buzz Bidstrup and Marcus Ahern, presented a $50,000 cheque to the SAL board. They also pledged more money in 2008 from the proceeds of the concert to unveil the completed statue, in Fremantle, WA.

Over 10,000 people attended the 2007 Bon Scott Celebration Concert held in February at the Claremont Showground, Perth. The event featured a stellar line-up, including The Angels, Rose Tattoo, The Party Boys, The Screaming Jets, Dave Warner and a host of local Western Australian bands.

About SAL
Support Act Limited (SAL) is a company limited by guarantee. Established in July 1997, SAL is a nationally registered charity. Support Act provides relief to music industry participants who are in need or suffering hardship or distress. The four founding members of SAL are APRA|AMCOS, PPCA, and ARIA.

Further information
For further information please contact Meryl Gross, Support Act Limited, 0408 971 220 or go to www.supportact.com.au