Malcolm Young tribute show announced raising money for The Dementia Foundation
Late AC/DC legend Malcolm Young will be honoured with a charity tribute show in Melbourne next month.
Taking place at Melbourne’s Corner Hotel on Saturday 17th February 2018 – the 43rd anniversary of the release of AC/DC’s debut album ‘High Voltage’ - the show will feature a plethora of Australian rock musicians with all proceeds going to The Dementia Foundation.
Performing a series of AC/DC classics on the night in Malcolm’s memory will be artists including Aussie AC/DC cover band Whole Lotta Rosie, Jackie Barnes (Jimmy Barnes Band), Pete Wano and Nat Allison (Suzi Quattro Band), Lachy Doley (Powderfinger) and Paul Christie (Mondo Rock).
Malcolm’s son Ross Young told Music Feeds: “Rock ‘n’ roll is in very good hands with these guys, thank you so much for your time and dedication.”
According to a press release detailing how money raised will be used, The Dementia Foundation for Spark of Life is a health promotion charity that supports raising funds towards education in the profound Spark of Life Philosophy.
It reads: ‘Spark of Life is about enriching human relationships and creating a positive and supportive social environment for people with dementia to live as valued members of the community. It is about shifting social attitude to see past the diagnosis of dementia to the sentient human being who is still present and holds a lifetime of wisdom, even if some of their other skills are beginning to fade.
‘The Spark of Life Philosophy is about creating caring inclusive environments for people with dementia at home, in community centres, and in residential care where the importance of keeping the ‘Spark’ alight is acknowledged as a priority. The ‘Spark’ comes from our inner source as a human being and it gives us the will and purpose to live.’
Commenting on the show, The Dementia Foundation’s Director and President Hilary Lee, said: “The Dementia Foundation for Spark of Life is delighted to be a part of this tribute to one of music’s great innovators, Malcolm Young.”
Malcolm Young died after a long battle with dementia on Saturday 18th November 2017. He was 64.