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Larry Cann … the free concert is all about families getting together and having a good time<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

June 24, 2021<\/strong><\/p>\n

A free family concert is being held on Friday night at Nanango Showgrounds … and a big night of music and fun is being promised.<\/p>\n

The night has been organised by well-known Yarraman singer\/songwriter and announcer Larry Cann alongside Drought Angels, and will feature two top country music stars as well as Larry himself.<\/p>\n

Dani Young was a Golden Guitar award finalist in 2017 and Chris Staff is an ICMA finalist singer\/songwriter.<\/p>\n

The Nanango show on Friday night, and a similar event in Chinchilla on Saturday, have been dubbed the “Country Cares Arena Tour”.<\/strong><\/p>\n

“It was inspired after the release of my single ‘Country Cries’ which tackled the tough subject of rural suicide,” Larry said.<\/p>\n

“I was approached by Drought Angels in Chinchilla who asked if they could use the song for their mental health promotion to rural families they help daily.<\/p>\n

“After meeting with Tash, Jenny, Jo and the team, we came up with the idea of inviting families out to enjoy a night of entertainment and family fun plus hearing\u00a0information between performances about help and assistance, even life testimonies of surviving families of tough times.<\/p>\n

“So we started applying for grants and regional support.”<\/p>\n

Larry said each of the musicians would do a set, and there would be presentations on the screen from Drought Angels.<\/p>\n

RHealth representatives will be present and the South Burnett Suicide Prevention Working Group will be bringing along their “Depressed Cake” stall.<\/p>\n

Gates will open at 4:30pm and the show will kick off at 5:30pm.<\/strong><\/p>\n

“There’ll also be plenty of giveaways from Wrangler, and vouchers thanks to the South Burnett Regional Council,” Larry said.<\/p>\n

“It’s going to be a special weekend so I encourage all families across the South Burnett to come out with the kids and enjoy it as we ease into the school holidays.<\/p>\n

“Probably bring some chairs or a nice blanket. We will move undercover at Nanango if it’s too wet to be\u00a0out in the open.<\/p>\n

“The main thing is to come out with the family.<\/p>\n

“There will be a bar, food stalls, and coffee\u00a0plus a slide and jumping castle if the weather permits.<\/p>\n

“Let’s make a difference and keep our families together.”<\/p>\n