An eclectic selection of local performers, including some members of CQUniversity staff, are coming together under a common cause to offer support for local animal welfare charity, Capricorn Animal Aid (CAA). 

CAA was formed in late 1998 and has provided care for abandoned and unwanted dogs and cats in the Rockhampton area since that time.

Event organiser Jim Douglas, performer Kyle Passmore and Capricorn Animal Aid carer Lorraine Sigvart check out the venue for the upcoming charity event.CAA is not subsidised in any way and all funds are raised by its members, so the upcoming show offers a chance for the general public to support a worthy organisation, while at the same time experiencing a great night out.

"This is the fifth year in a row that we have been involved in helping CAA this way," says show organiser Dr Jim Douglas.

"The last few shows have been well supported so hopefully that will be the case again this year. This time we've chosen what we think is more of a ‘family friendly' venue where meals will be available."

This year's performers include popular folk group Biorhythms, acoustic duo Sharks and Wolves (featuring Kyle Passmore), Irish folk band Off With the Faeries, seasoned performer Steve Butler, alternative rockers Presence of Mind from Gladstone, as well as Rocky's own Therapeutic Paradox.

There is a significant CQUniversity presence in the show (as there has been in the past) with Greg Capern (technical officer with the School of Medical and Applied Sciences) performing with Off With the Faeries, as well as acting as sound engineer for most of the night, while Steve Butler, is a current student and a former lecturer and marker. Show organiser Dr Jim Douglas, who also performs with Therapeutic Paradox, is with the University's Institute for Health and Social Science Research. 

Another community organisation has come on board this year with the Coowonga Folk Club providing the PA for the night free of charge.

Thanking everyone for taking part and their support, Douglas explained that all performers and the sound engineer have offered their time for free, meaning all door takings go straight to CAA.

"Everyone I contacted was keen to help out as soon as they heard what the show was about, including the venue which is hosting the event for the very first time," he said.

The fundraising ‘tribute night' will be held at the Fitzroy Motor Boat Club in Quay Street this Saturday, August 6. 

Cost is $10 (with a special family price offered of $25) and the doors open at 5:30pm with the first performance beginning at 6pm.

The CAA can be contacted on 4926 8616 or through its website: http://www.capricornanimalaid.org.au/.

A Facebook Event page can be accessed for more information: http://www.facebook.com/#!/event.php?eid=232870616738003.

Show inquiries can be made to Dr Jim Douglas via 49232184, 0438815361(AH) or j.douglas@cqu.edu.au.