Dolly's Dream on board for BASSINTHEGRASS

BASSINTHEGRASS is continuing its partnership with anti-bullying organisation Dolly’s Dream, to raise awareness about the devastating effects of bullying.

Last year was the first time the Territory’s biggest music festival teamed up with an official charity partner. Its success means this year will be bigger and better.

Dolly’s Dream was founded by Kate and Tick Everett from Katherine after the death of their 14-year-old daughter Dolly Everett. Dolly took her own life following ongoing and sustained bullying. Kate said BASSINTHEGRASS is a great opportunity for Dolly’s Dream.

“We’re extremely proud that Dolly’s Dream will again be the official charity partner of BASSINTHEGRASS,” she said. “It is such a huge event for the Northern Territory and last year we were very touched and honoured that so many attendees came up to talk to us about their own experiences. We are looking forward to having our Dolly’s Dream team there in 2023 to connect with more people.”

The partnership also helps celebrate Do It For Dolly Day, which this year falls on Friday, 12 May. BASSINTHEGRASS takes place on Saturday, 20 May 2023.

The Dolly’s Dream team will be at BASSINTHEGRASS, where festivalgoers can find out more about what they do, access information on bullying, buy Dolly’s Dream merchandise and experience the new 360 video photo booth.

BASSINTHEGRASS has a strong focus on wellbeing and harm reduction, and the Dolly’s Dream partnership is part of a wider raft of initiatives that includes a harm-reduction group on site to advise how to party safely; Event Champions roaming the festival; multiple St John NT sites; and a National Critical Care and Trauma Response Centre medical facility.

To find out how to support Dolly’s Dream, visit www.dollysdream.org.au

To find out more about BASSINTHEGRASS, visit www.bassinthegrass.com.au