FLOOD RELIEF – Artists For The Flood features music from Australian artists such as Midnight Oil, Jessica Mauboy, Guy Sebastian, Tommy Emmanuel, Lee Kernaghan and Crowded House.

The CD also includes international artists including Pink, Keith Urban, Sting, Bon Jovi, Kings of Leon, Beyonce, Billy Joel, Bruce Springsteen, Foo Fighters, John Mayer, Bob Dylan and Jeff Buckley.

The artists featured on the CD were so keen to lend their support to the cause that an additional disk was added to make it a special three disk set featuring 59 tracks.

Sony Music Entertainment Australia Chairman and CEO Denis Handlin AM said proceeds from the sale of the CD would go to the Salvation Army Flood Appeal to support young people affected by the tragic floods.

“The floods in Queensland and throughout Australia have been devastating and affected the lives of so many people across the country,” he said.

“We have been overwhelmed by the response by both local and international artists wanting to contribute to the cause and our thanks go to all those artists and songwriters for generously donating their tracks royalty free.

“The effect of this tragedy and its terrible toll on life, families, communities and property has touched many people both here and around the globe. Our thoughts and prayers are with those affected.”

Sony Music’s Bushfire AID – Artists For the Bushfire Appeal CD which was released in 2009 in response the Victorian Bushfires, raised over $1.7 million and sold over 110,000 copies. The money assisted youth of the affected areas through establishing a network of youth support and music programs. 

 FLOOD RELIEF – Artists For The Flood Appeal is in stores now.

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