Get ready to Rock 4 the Homeless

Rockin’ 4 The Homeless is returning in 2025, with an all-ages, family friendly music festival happening in July to mobilise a community and raise money for The Breakfast Club Redcliffe.

Event Founder and Director Dan Nebe says the event on June 22 from 10am-5pm is an “invitation to be part of something bigger than all of us”.

Launched in 2013, Rockin’ 4 The Homeless (R4TH) began as a humble gig at Bramble Bay Bowls Club, powered by a few local bands and an idea - use music to make a difference.

Dan, who’s shared stages with legends like Robert Cray and Hoodoo Gurus, has turned that small show into a juggernaut of generosity, raising hundreds of thousands for people experiencing homelessness.

“This isn’t just a festival anymore. It’s a movement. A rebellion with guitars,” he says.

“By 2017, the festival had raised $70,000. By 2019, it had moved outdoors and introduced its now-iconic celebrity guitar auction, with signed instruments from Joe Satriani, Tash Sultana, and Diesel drawing collectors and rock fans from across the country.

“And now, in 2025 — for the first time ever — it’s free. A full-blown, all-ages, family-friendly music festival at zero cost to the community.”

Dan says the event stands on the shoulders of a myriad of people — bands, businesses, volunteers and fans.

“Without every single supporter from day one, we wouldn’t be here. They can stand tall knowing the money went exactly where it needed to go—to the people who need it the most,” he says.

Dan says the 2025 event will be backed by the business community with no funding, no ticket revenue, and no government support.

Leading the charge is naming rights sponsor Andrew Reibelt of Image Property, joined by local backers Apple Air, Team Musicare, and others.

“I’m proud to support The Breakfast Club and everything they do,” says Andrew. “This is what happens when a community chooses to lift each other up.”

The event will include multi-stage rock and punk performances, kids’ zones and family entertainment, food truck village, donation stations and raffles, signed guitar auction (Alice Cooper, Blondie and more, and a mystery headline act to be announced in late April.

All proceeds will go directly to The Breakfast Club Redcliffe, a grassroots charity that supports local people doing it tough with meals, clothing, connection, and care.

To find out more, follow Rockin 4 The Homeless on Facebook.

EVENT DETAILS

When: Sunday, June 22, 2025

Time: 10am-5pm

Where: TBA – announcement coming soon

Cost: Free entry