BASSINTHEGRASS and Dolly’s Dream continue partnership

Northern Territory’s biggest music festival, BASSINTHEGRASS has announced that anti-bullying organisation Dolly's Dream returns this year as their official charity partner. The partnership raises awareness about the devastating effects of bullying.

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.

The partnership raises awareness about the devastating effects of bullying.

Last year was the first time BASSINTHEGRASS teamed up with an official charity partner. Its success means this year will be bigger and better.

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

Dolly’s Dream co-founder Kate Everett shared “we’re extremely proud that Dolly’s Dream will again be the official charity partner of BASSINTHEGRASS. 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.”

NT Minister for Major Events, Paul Kirby notes “BASSINTHEGRASS attracts thousands of people each year and, with an online following of 40,000, that’s a huge audience who can both benefit from and support Dolly’s Dream in the lead-up to this year’s event.

“It’s a great opportunity to raise awareness about such an important cause, and highlight the work of Dolly’s Dream. This charity partnership is just one of the many ways BASSINTHEGRASS is constantly striving to be more than your average music festival.”

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

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