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Cohen Helps Fire Victims
The Australian music business is organizing benefit concerts for bushfire victims in the state of Victoria.
About 200 people died and 700 houses were lost after fires erupted Feb. 7 in tinder-dry conditions. The state experienced its hottest day on record (46C/115F).
The artist, along with promoters
“Leonard loved his time in Australia on this tour and is shocked and deeply saddened by the news of the fires,” said Frontier Touring head Michael Gudinski.
Also planning benefits were the Music Managers Forum and the country music community. Various venues donated a day’s takings.
As another casualty of the blazes,