Bellingen Chamber of Commerce

I am writing to inform you all of our planned event at the Bello Showground with the hope/intention of gaining suitable finanncial support for LOCAL M.A.D.E. We are in the process of becoming a non for profit organisation and are looking to provide reall community involvement for local youth in a practical and interesting industry.

We have received amazing support from all quarters, a Nexxo Sound System,complete with sound engineer, from Craig Richardson of Any Entertainment,—free of cost— . Leo Barcala from LB Rigging has confirmed the supply of a Professional Stage at cost. John Logan from JLE Entertainment is helping us source a more accomplished act as our headline act, as is Shane Seccombe from OFF BEAT OPERATIONS. Travis Ross of SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE fame has agreed to do paid dance workshops with other nationally famous dancers in his troupe prior to the event with the view to producing a show on the day with the kids involved and putting on a show of their own for free!!

There is volumes of verbal support for the style of entertainment we have produced, what we really need is more finanncial backing to upgrade and make this a self sufficent and ongoing event.

We have many local business sponsors who very generously donate to the best of their ability,amounting to approx. $1000.Unfortunately this barely covers the insurance and security expenses.We need further funds to afford promotions not covered by present sponsors, ie. Bellingen Courier Sun, Mid Coast Printing, accomodation and travelling expenses to offer potential Major Drawcard performers who may appear for no cost but may require their out of pocket expense to be covered.

This is a very brief overveiw of some of the challenges we face in order to further enhance this community event we plan to continue on well into the future.

Bands who have confirmed without guaranteed payment are EBB ‘N FLO, HEARTTRIBE, young performers from Natalie Bradshaws music classes, Kylie from Sacred Lotus Belly Dancers who also plans to do workshops included in the event,and there are many, many others very keen to perform.

Please do not hesitate to ask us for further infomation as you require.

Yours Faithfully,

Evan McMillan

and Team Local M.A.D.E

evan.mcmillan@bigpond.com