An all-star line-up is staging a charity event in Melbourne in the hopes of raising a hefty donation towards emergency services and organisations tackling climate change.

In response to a devastating bushfire season that’s ravaged the country with loss of life, bushland, wildlife, and properties, the music world has responded with all manner of bushfire benefit concerts.

Now, a bunch of Australia’s biggest music names are joining forces for a large-scale outdoor concert at the Sidney Myer Music Bowl in Melbourne next month, called Down To Earth – A Fire and Climate Relief Concert.

It’s a full-blown festival worthy line-up, featuring Gang Of Youths, Tash Sultana, Angus and Julia Stone, Jack River, Thelma Plum, Briggs, and Ruby Fields.

Kicking off from 2pm, they’ll be performing a selection of their biggest tunes, with special guests popping up throughout the day.

Update: Down To Earth is going to be livestreamed worldwide on YouTube! Kicking off at 2:30pm AEDT with Ruby Fields, you'll be able to watch all the big sets below or follow the link. . Also, your triple j Good Nights gal Bridget Hustwaite will be MC'ing the evening.

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A joint statement from the line-up says: “Collectively, our hearts go out to the families who have lost loved ones, the firies who have put their lives on the line and continue to, the communities across Australia suffering. We hope to give you the greatest thing we can in this time of great need - our voices and our songs.”

100% of profits from tickets, bar and merch at the show will be donated to fire relief via Red Cross and WIRES (NSW Wildlife Information, Rescue and Education Service), as well organisations focusing on long-term solutions and education. Namely, Emergency Leaders for Climate Action, Foundation for Rural and Regional Renewal, and Firesticks Alliance Indigenous Corporation.

Update: Tickets are on sale Thursday 9 January, 10am AEDT via Ticketek. Tickets to Down To Earth sold out in just 30 minutes after going on sale this morning.

Even though tickets have vanished, fundraising still continues. Organisers have set up an online page for donations, and will also be adding Wildlife Victoria to the list of organisations benefiting. Find more info here, and recap the event details below.

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Update: Gang of Youths frontman Dave Le'aupepe called in from London to chat with triple j Breakfast about how the show came together in response to a bushfire crisis he calls "the worst in living memory."

He explained the decision to support multiple organisations as “a manifold way of approaching this problem, for the now, the immediate aftermath, and the future.”

Hear the full interview below, where he also gives an update on the new Gang of Youths album, and tips ONEFOUR for triple j's Hottest 100.

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Gang of Youths: triple j; Ruby Fields, Angus & Julia Stone, Thelma Plum: supplied; Tash Sultana: Dara Munnis; Sidney Myer Music Bowl: Visit Melbourne Image:

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