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Support Act To Honour The Original Sapphires

by Paul Cashmere on September 11, 2013

in News,Noise Pro

The original Sapphires will be honoured by Support Act at a special luncheon in Sydney at the New South Wales Parliament House next month.

The four women Aboriginal women, sisters Laurel Robinson, Lois Peeler and their cousins Beverley Briggs and Dr. Naomi Mayers, will attend the Music In The House lunch and the star of the movie Jessica Mauboy will perform at the event. The Sapphires movie was based on their story.

The four Yorta Yorta women were born along the Murray River. According to Support Act, “they were part of an extended family of brothers and sisters who regularly sang together during the 1960’s and 70’s. Sisters Laurel and Lois toured Vietnam in the late 1960’s singing to the American troops which was an extraordinary achievement for two young Aboriginal women”.

Jessica Mauboy, who played Julie in the movie, earned an ACCTA award and an AFCA Award for the Best Supporting Actress for her role in the movie. “I’m so happy to see The Sapphires being recognised by Support Act for all that they’ve done over years to support the indigenous community. They are true role models for our community and I can’t wait to see them at the lunch and congratulate them in person,” she said in a statement.

All money raised from the luncheon will go to Support Act to help struggling artists.

Tickets cost $165.00 per person / $1,500.00 per table of 10 (incl. GST) and includes a three course meal, drinks and a special performance by Jessica Mauboy.

Bookings can be made online by visiting www.trybooking.com/59552 or download the booking form from www.supportact.com/events . Enquires can also be made via [email protected].

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