DJ FISHER's Mt Maunganui Show Honors Landslide Victims
When tragedy struck Mt Maunganui, Australian DJ FISHER didn't cancel his 20,000-person concert. Instead, he's turning Saturday's show into a powerful moment of remembrance and fundraising for families who lost loved ones in last week's devastating landslip.
When 20,000 fans gather at Bay Oval in Mt Maunganui this Saturday, they'll begin with something more important than music: honoring six lives lost to tragedy.
Australian house DJ FISHER is moving forward with his New Zealand concert just streets from where a landslip devastated the Mt Maunganui Beachside Holiday Park last week. But he's doing it with heart and purpose.
The show will open with a moment of silence at 7pm, followed by a fundraiser where 100% of donations go directly to affected families. Promoter Toby Burrows from Trademark Live says FISHER's team has been checking in daily since the tragedy struck.
"They have been very concerned for all involved and from the outset have been asking what they can do to help," Burrows shared. The gesture reflects how a visiting artist can become part of a community's healing process.
Some fans initially questioned whether the timing was appropriate, especially after FISHER coincidentally promoted a new single called "Rain" on social media. Burrows clarified this was posted before the team knew about the disaster, calling it an "unfortunate coincidence."
Tauranga Mayor Mahé Drysdale supported the decision to proceed with weekend events, explaining they provide economic support for local businesses while giving the community opportunities to gather during difficult times. "Mauao is closed but the rest of our city is open and local businesses need support," he said.
The Ripple Effect
The concert represents something bigger than entertainment. It's showing how communities can honor grief while still moving forward together.
By transforming a concert into a fundraising moment, FISHER is helping thousands of attendees become part of the recovery effort. Each person there becomes a contributor to healing, turning what could have felt inappropriate into an act of solidarity.
The mayor asked attendees to "do so with care, compassion and respect for those grieving," emphasizing the strength and solidarity that defines Tauranga. Sometimes moving forward means bringing people together, not shutting down.
This Saturday, Mt Maunganui will show the world how to grieve and support each other at the same time.
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Based on reporting by Stuff NZ
This story was written by BrightWire based on verified news reports.
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