Only 24 hours left to save the Melbourne Cabaret Festival

The Melbourne Cabaret Festival, set to take place from Thursday 12 to Saturday 21 July, is in danger of being cancelled this year due to a lack of funding.

A campaign to save the Festival has been set up via the ‘crowdfunding’ site pozible.com, and with only 24 hours left on the pozible clock, the total goal of $15,000 has not yet been reached. If the goal isn’t reached before midday tomorrow, all of the pledges collected thus far will be void and the festival will not take place this year, leaving a huge gap in the Melbourne Cabaret scene and the festival calendar.

The campaign has been supported by the likes of Geoffrey Rush, the Dresden Dolls, Paul Capsis, Sammy J & Randy and the Jane Austen Argument and in the last week alone, over $4000 has been pledged to the cause, taking the total to $14, 249 at the time of this article.

The Melbourne Cabaret Festival is one of Victoria’s fastest growing events, having achieved a 37% increase in sales last year, and the not-for-profit event is currently funded entirely through fundraising campaigns, strategic sponsorships and ticket sales.

FUNDRAISING EVENT

Downstairs At Alma’s Hearts the Melbourne Cabaret Festival

Melbourne’s hottest new cabaret venue Downstairs At Alma’s in North Caulfield will be hosting a fundraiser for the Melbourne Cabaret Festival this evening (Wednesday 14 March) at 8pm.

Hosted by Tine Del Twist and featuring Susan-Ann Walker and Sally Bourne (Yummy), Jamie Bretman (Short & Sweet Cabaret Melbourne Runner-up), Karlis Zaid and Karen Muiznieks, The Candy Topps, TIm McKew, Anthony Costanzo and Russell Fletcher as Danny Kaye.

Tickets are a ridiculously low $22, and a silent auction will take place during the event.