‘We must continue to band together’: Quarantined Guy Sebastian reminds people not to forget bushfire ravaged communities – as Fire Fight Australia live concert raises $9.5million and hits number one on iTunes chart
Guy Sebastian urged his fans not to forget bushfire ravaged communities on Tuesday.
His comments come as the as Fire Fight Australia live concert raised $9.5million for bushfire relief and hit number one on iTunes chart this week.
Speaking to The Daily Telegraph, the 38-year-old said: ‘Seeing everyone support the release of Artists Unite for Fire Fight since Friday has been so heartwarming.
Stay strong: Guy Sebastian (pictured) urged his fans not to forget bushfire ravaged communities on Tuesday. His comments come as the as Fire Fight Australia live concert raised $9.5million for bushfire relief and hit number one on iTunes chart this week
‘We must continue to band together to help those in the community that have been affected by the fires’.
The singer is currently in a two-week quarantine after returning from the USA to Australia this week, amid new coronavirus regulations.
Filming of season nine on The Voice Australia, on which Guy is a mentor, has been suspended.
Coaches Kelly Rowland, and new host Renee Bargh are still overseas.
A Nine spokesperson confirmed the news to Daily Mail Australia.
He said: ‘We must continue to band together to help those in the community that have been affected by the fires’. Pictured at Fire Fight Australia
‘Filming of The Voice has been temporarily postponed in the wake of the Coronavirus and new Government protocols,’ they said.
The Fire Fight Australia concert in Sydney last month raised a staggering $9.5million for bushfire relief.
Last Friday, Sony Music Australia announced fans can relive the musical event on a special charity album.
Crowd pleaser: The Fire Fight Australia bushfire relief concert in Sydney last month raised over $9.5million. Pictured: John Farnham and Olivia Newton-John
Glorious: On Friday, Sony Music Australia released the special charity album, titled Artists Unite for Fire Fight: Concert for National Bushfire Relief. It is currently number one on iTunes. Pictured: Delta Goodrem
The live release, titled Artists Unite for Fire Fight: Concert for National Bushfire Relief, will feature songs from every artist who performed at the historic event.
The lineup on the day included John Farnham, Olivia Newton-John, kd lang, Delta Goodrem, 5 Seconds of Summer, Tina Arena, Daryl Braithwaite, Alice Cooper, Guy Sebastian, Queen and more.
The sold-out event was hosted by Celeste Barber, who managed to raise an astounding $51million for Australia’s rural firefighters through a Facebook fundraiser.
Suspended: Guy is currently in a two-week quarantine after returning from the USA to Australia this week, amid new coronavirus regulations. Filming of season nine on The Voice Australia, on which Guy is a mentor, has been suspended. Pictured from left: Kelly Rowland, Guy Sebastian, Delta Goodrem and Boy George