UPDATE: Some big-name Australian music acts will be performing at the Walk for Yes events around the country. Dan Sultan and Missy Higgins will be performing in Victoria Park for Sydney's event on Sunday, September 17.
“I’m really looking forward to being a part of such a beautiful event. An event that is about optimism and empowerment," says multi-award winning artist Sultan. "A lot of important work has gone into this and I’m proud to make a contribution.”
In Melbourne, Peter Garrett will take to the stage at Federation Square, as will Mia Wray and Spiderbait. In Adelaide, Paul Kelly will play at Victoria Square. In Brisbane, Bernard Fanning with Busby Marou, as well as Toni Janke, will perform at its event at Queens Garden. While in Perth’s Victoria Gardens, John Butler and Phil Walleystack will entertain attendees.
Register your attendance for the walk here.
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As we edge closer to the Voice to Parliament referendum, campaigning – for both the 'yes' and 'no' votes – is well underway across the country. If you’re looking to get out and about while supporting the ‘yes’ vote, a national event is coming up this month that you can take part in.
Held by the Yes23 campaign, Walk for Yes will take place in all major cities on the weekend of September 16 and 17. Billed as an opportunity for campaigners to “show the country just how positive and unifying this moment can be,” people are invited to come together in support before the referendum.
The Voice to Parliament referendum will take place on October 14, when Australians will go to polling booths to vote either for or against the change to our constitution. Find out more about voting day, here.
In Sydney, the Walk for Yes event will be punctuated with cultural performances, speakers and live music, following the walk, which will start in Redfern and end in Victoria Park in Broadway.
This event will be family-friendly, and attendees are encouraged to bring water bottles and wear sun protection as it's set to be a fairly warm day.
You can RSVP to the walk, or you can get in touch with the Yes23 organisers to register a walk of your own if you can’t make it to any of the walks in the below cities. Here are the details on when and where the Walk for Yes events will be taking place:
Sydney: Redfern Street, 1.30pm, Sunday September 17
Adelaide: Grote Street, 11:30am Saturday September 16
Brisbane: South Bank Cultural Forecourt, 10am Sunday September 17
Canberra: Northwest Grounds of the National Library of Australia, 11am Sunday September 17
Hobart: 50 Elizabeth Street, 12:30pm Sunday September 17
Melbourne: State Library, 12pm Sunday September 17
Perth: Optus Stadium, 10am Sunday September 17
For all other Walk for Yes locations, head here to find the closest one to you.
Register your attendance here.
