GRAMMY-nominated Australian dance-electronic group Rüfüs Du Sol are joining forces with San Diego’s CRSSD Festival for a fundraiser that will help support Australian bushfire relief.
As environmental crises in Australia persist due to recent natural disasters, the collaboration looks to raise money for the RSPCA of New South Wales, who are working to provide aid and recovery assistance to animals and people in fire-affected areas. RSPCA NSW provides services like emergency evacuation points, veterinary care and distribution of food and medical supplies.
CRSSD Festival is an independent event that has become a standout amongst American music festivals for its avid support of alternative house and techno in Southern California.
Each year it showcases world-renowned artists and bands to its waterfront stages in celebration of diversity and the recently budding culture of live electronic music and performance, including Rüfüs Du Sol who fans can expect to headline the festival’s Ocean View stage this year.
Coming off of 2019 performances at both Coachella, Lollapalooza and their headlining Los Angeles State Historic Park show that saw attendance of over 21,000, the electronic trio earned nominations for Best Dance Recording and Best Dance/Electronic Album respectively at the 62nd Annual GRAMMYs.
Each $10 donation to the brushfire relief fundraiser will earn donors a raffle ticket that will give them a chance at winning one of several prizes. Winning prizes for the fundraiser include a pair of CRSSD Fest weekend passes (20 winners), CRSSD Festival merchandise (20 winners) and for one lucky winner, a Rüfüs Du Sol meet and greet. Donations for the fundraiser are being accepted here. Winners will be announced on Feb. 28.
CRSSD Fest is set to take place on March 7–8 at Waterfront Park on the bay of San Diego across three stages. For more information on the festival’s lineup, tickets and the fundraiser, visit https://www.crssdfest.com.