Sir Elton John has received a standing ovation at a concert in Sydney after pledging $1 million for Australia's bushfire relief efforts.

Key points: British musician Sir Elton John spoke about his "awe" towards Australian firefighters

British musician Sir Elton John spoke about his "awe" towards Australian firefighters He pledged $1 million to the bushfire relief fund, saying "this is my bit"

He pledged $1 million to the bushfire relief fund, saying "this is my bit" Sir Elton's donation follows other celebrities, sports stars and businesspeople

Speaking to the crowd at the Sydney Superdome on Tuesday night, the singer-songwriter said Australia should be "in awe" of its firefighters, who are battling an unprecedented bushfire season.

"There are people out there who have lost their lives trying to save homes. There are people who have lost their lives and their homes," he said.

"And lastly there's the plight of the animals. A loss of their habitat that frankly is on a biblical scale, and heart-breaking. Therefore, tonight I will be pledging $1 million to support the bushfire relief fund."

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Sir Elton, who first performed in Australia in 1971, urged Australians to "come together" during this difficult time.

"To see what is happening here breaks my heart, and so we have to come together and we have to fight," he said.

"This is my bit towards it, and I love Australia so much. To those who have lost their homes, God bless, I hope that your life will be repaired very, very soon. I want to say thank you Australia again, and God bless."

Sir Elton John at a Melbourne concert in 2019. ( AAP: Julian Smith )

Donations stream in from public figures

Sir Elton's donation comes after Australian actor Chris Hemsworth also pledged $1 million for the bushfire recovery on Tuesday, following in the footsteps of singer Pink, Nicole Kidman and her husband Keith Urban, and Kylie Minogue's family, who all announced $500,000 donations to the cause.

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According to People, billionaire US cosmetics mogul Kylie Jenner has also donated $US1 million ($1.46 million) to "various relief efforts" related to the bushfires.

Ellen DeGeneres has launched a bushfire fundraising appeal on Gofundme. DeGeneres, whose wife Portia de Rossi grew up in Victoria, aims to raise $5 million for the Australian Red Cross and wildlife rescue organisation WIRES.

Actress Margot Robbie also shared a personal plea for bushfire aid, while actor Russell Crowe highlighted the need for climate action at this year's Golden Globe awards.

Fleabag actor and creator Phoebe Waller-Bridge said she would auction off her suit that she wore to the Golden Globes, which was designed by Australians Ralph and Russo, for bushfire relief efforts.

Phoebe Waller-Bridge says she will auction the suit she wore to the Golden Globes for bushfire relief. ( AP: Jordan Strauss )

A Facebook fundraiser established by Australian comedian Celeste Barber has also raised more than $43 million for the New South Wales Rural Fire Service and the Brigades Donations Fund.

A comedy fundraiser has been announced for Monday, January 20 at the Palais Theatre in Melbourne, bringing together a star-studded line-up of Australian comedians to support communities affected by the fires.

The Stand Up For Bushfire Relief event features comedians including Hannah Gadsby, Wil Anderson, Dave Hughes, Judith Lucy, Tommy Little, Joel Creasey, Cal Wilson, Nick Cody, Rhys Nicholson, Nazeem Hussain, Tom Ballard, Denise Scott and Frank Woodley.

A benefit concert put together by TEG Dainty and TEG Live is also slated for February 16 at ANZ Stadium in Sydney. No artists have currently been announced for the event.

Singer songwriter Tones and I has announced a bushfire benefit concert on January 28 in Melbourne with all proceeds to go to Red Cross, RFS and CFA.

Twenty-five people are confirmed to have died in Australia's bushfire season since October, including 20 in New South Wales, three in South Australia and two in Victoria.

Sir Elton is currently touring Australia as part of his three-year Farewell Yellow Brick Road tour.

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