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MASKED WOLF KICKS OFF SOUND WEST FESTIVAL Live show at CommBank Stadium

„ DECLAN BYRNE

RAPPER Masked Wolf will kick off the inaugural Sound West festival live series, adding entertainment to the Parramatta Eels’ huge NRL-NRLW double header at CommBank Stadium on, Saturday August 20.

Renowned for his hit Astronaut in the Ocean, Masked Wolf is the first of 15 live performances across Western Sydney as part of Sound West.

Masked Wolf’s appearance at CommBank Stadium adds to an already tantalising bill of entertainment on the day, with the Eels’ NRLW season opener against the Sydney Roosters scheduled for 1pm before the Eels take on local rivals Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs in the NRL from 3pm.

Tickets are on sale now and can be purchase via www. commbankstadium. com.au

Sound West will bring together artists, innovators, creators and entrepreneurs in a week-long program of conferencing and live events in Western Sydney.

It has been created through a partnership between the NSW Government via Destination NSW, City of Parramatta, Western Sydney Business Connection and Business Western Sydney. The celebration of Western Sydney talent will host a number of other free and ticketed live music events and experiences from August 20-28, including a full-day industry conference at CommBank Stadium on August 25.

The conference will include more than 30 sessions, workshops and mentoring from some of Australia’s biggest tech brands and music industry leaders.

Tennis champion and Australian of the Year Dylan Alcott AO will be the highlight of an impressive list of speakers on the Sound West stage, while attendees will also hear

Masked Wolf and below CommBank Stadium.

from Masked Wolf, the cofounder of Aussie unicorn company Linktree, Anthony Zaccaria, as well as TikTok creator Fonzie Gomez and many more.

A full list of spaces and speakers can be found here. Attendees will also be treated to food by Butter as part of their ticket. Tickets are $59 (+ booking fee) and can be purchased here.

For more information on Sound West, including events and partners, visit www.soundwestsydney. com.au

Cancer Council excited to be back

WHAT excites you about the rest of 2022? Are you back in tip tap shape after two hard years? After having such success raising over $120,000 from the last event, Stars of Western Sydney is back for October 22, 2022 at Blacktown Workers Club!

This event brings together our local communities in all areas of Blacktown and surrounding areas for an evening of laughter, entertainment and fundraising support.

Local businesses and community leaders will be paired with a dance teacher to fundraise for the cause and learn a dance routine in just 8 weeks to perform on a gala evening. From belly dancing to salsa and ballroom, the show is an experience to remember.

Cancer Council, Community Relations Coordinator Danielle Loucos said: “The atmosphere at the last event was really heartfelt and the sense of community support was overwhelming. I am so excited to continue building on this with our community for the benefit of those around us currently going through treatment.”

Leanne Shelton, Director of Write Time Marketing and previous star spoke so highly of the experience.

“With my Dad undergoing chemotherapy, the cause is very close to my heart. I also love dancing. So it was a fantastic opportunity to bring them together - and step out of my comfort zone in the process! I’m also in awe and extremely grateful for the support and extensive fundraising we received from the local community,” she said.

There are many ways to support this event including sponsorship, star, dance teacher, attendee or volunteer.

Cancer Council would like to recognise the support of Blacktown Workers Club and Community Broadcast Network (publisher of The Blacktown News) who have provided fantastic support for this event. If you’re interested in getting involved, please look at our Facebook page Stars of Western Sydney – Dance for Cancer or contact Danielle Loucos danielle.loucos@ nswcc.org.au 9354 2029.

Last year's event.

About Cancer Council

Cancer Council is Australia’s leading cancer charity working across every aspect of every cancer. Every day, we support families affected by cancer when they need it most, speak out on behalf of the community on cancer issues, empower people to reduce their cancer risk, and find new ways to better detect and treat cancer. With your help, we’re getting closer to a cancer free future every minute, every hour, every day.