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Shannon Noll has been announced as the headline act in the shire’s upcoming fundraiser festival. Organisers of Wollondilly’s Big Day In are thrilled the Australian Idol star will perform at the festival, which is shaping up to be a massive event. “Australian music icon and all around good guy, Shannon Noll has agreed to support our event along with a whole list of prominent local and national bands,” event organiser Leigh Achis said. “Shannon has a very high public profile and there is no doubt he will help bring large numbers to the festival.” Other acts to perform on the day will include Original Sin INXS Show, Black Label, Underwraps, Angus Murray and Cover Me Crazy among others. In just a few short weeks, preparations for Wollondilly’s Big Day In had grown so big a change of venue and date was ordered. The event was originally planned to be held at either Picton Sportsground or Victoria Park on July 23, but interest has proven so great that Wollondilly’s Big Day In will now be held at Tabcorp Park Menangle on Sunday, July 31. The Big Day In will raise funds for those affected by the devastating storms that swept through the shire early last month. Mr Achis said an “overwhelming response” forced the move and he is very grateful to Tabcorp Park for agreeing to host the festival. The venue has ample parking and space to hold all anticipated attendees and is easily accessible, he said. “We will be putting on buses and trains from Picton to Menangle Park, which will get you right to the front door,” Mr Achis said. “We wanted to ensure we could accommodate as many people as we can. “This is such a massive thing to be putting together in five weeks.” Between five and 15 thousand people are expected to attend the charity event. The day wil include carnival rides, show cars and a more than 100 stalls selling food and goods from flood-affected store-owners. The event is scheduled to start at 10am and run through the day. Details: admin@bdproductions.com.au.

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