Charity Concert For Aussie Farmers Raises Over $4 Million

Channel 9's charity appeal Hay Mate has raised a whopping $4.35 million for Aussie farmers. 

Last night's televised concert taking place on the Mornington Racecourse was headlined by Australian music legend John Farnham and also featured All My Exes Live In Texas, Vanessa Amorosi, Daryl Braithwaite, The Black Sorrows with Vika & Linda Bull, Russell Morris, Jon Stevens, John Williamson, Tim Wheatley and Little Georgia.

We did it! 🎉 $4,350,000 raised for our farmers and it doesn't end there, head to https://t.co/vwrdUBugBy to make a donation! #HayMate pic.twitter.com/QOx6Ko4iUV

— Channel9 (@Channel9) December 15, 2019

Hosted by Channel 9, in addition to the punters, people rushed to donate money online with Today reporting the number of donations caused a website crash at one point. 

The money raised will be donated to Rural Aid to buy hay and water, and provide financial assistance for those who need it most.

Make a noise and make it clear. #HayMate | DONATE NOW: 1300 327 624 or head to https://t.co/vwrdUBugBy pic.twitter.com/O2ATHe36yC

— Channel9 (@Channel9) December 15, 2019

Don't worry Daryl, we've got this one! #HayMate | DONATE NOW: 1300 327 624 or head to https://t.co/vwrdUBugBy. pic.twitter.com/gBAON9u6rI

— Channel9 (@Channel9) December 15, 2019

“Farmers are the backbone of this country,” Farnham said when he was announced on the line-up in October. “I understand what they are going through. They are doing it tough through this drought. Not only do we want to help out, we want to show them that they have our support.”

Check out footage of the event above.