THE Brighter Days Festival is set to electrify the town of Bright this March long weekend with an unforgettable weekend of bikes, cars, and music: all in support of children’s charities.
The 14th annual three-day family friendly fundraiser is will run from March, 7-9 at Pioneer Park, with a stellar music line up that is sure to rock your socks off, along with free kids activities, food trucks, retail stalls, car and bike show 'n shine, kids amusements an ride, and much more.
Formed in 2012 to offer support to children’s charities, the fundraising event is run by a volunteer committee with the support of the local Bright and surrounding communities, the Alpine Shire Council and loyal sponsors.
During that time, the team is proud to have donated more than$4,409,580 million to charities, this year the annual festival is on track to surpass an incredible $5 million in total donations.
Vice president of the Brighter Days Foundation, Jason Reid, says this year’s event is shaping up to be the most exciting yet.
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“We are incredibly proud of the Brighter Days Foundation’s commitment to supporting children’s charities and the impact we’ve made over the past decade," he said.
"The introduction of themed nights will bring a whole new level of energy, and we can’t wait to see everyone getting involved.
"This event is about more than raising funds—it’s about bringing the community together to support sick kids and their families.
"We are so grateful for the ongoing generosity of our community, and we look forward to celebrating this milestone together.”
The festival lineup features some of Australia’s most iconic live acts, including Casey Barnes, Thirsty Merc, Joe Camilleri & The Black Sorrows, Eurogliders, Absolutely 80’s, The Great Big Beer Band featuring Reece Mastin, Taylor Henderson, Sussudio, The Piano Men, Newport Junction, Damn’d Sam and the Preachers, and resident festival band Screamin’ Eagles.
A standout feature is 'Brightstars', a Sunday afternoon event giving young musicians the chance to perform live on the big stage and showcase their talent.
This year’s festival introduces themed nights for the first time, creating an exciting new experience for attendees.
• Friday: Country Night: a boot-stomping night of country music, complete with a bucking bull and best-dressed prizes.
• Saturday: 80s Night: a retro party filled with neon colours, big hair, and iconic hits from the decade.
• Sunday: Party Night: a high-energy celebration to close the weekend with a spectacular party atmosphere.
Alongside world-class music, the festival offers a variety of activities for all ages, including:
• Silent Disco
• Cotton Ball Run
• Cooper Card Run
• Cruise for a Cure
• Pedal to Punka
• The Amazing Chase
• Babes Bling Bingo
Charities supported by the festival are DEBRA Australia (Dystrophic Epidermolysis Bullosa Research Association), Cooper Trewin Foundation and Cure EB Research Foundation.
For more information or ticket sales, visit https://www.brighterdays.org.au/.
