Organising committee members have been overwhelmed by the response to the Drive-In Opera event at the Sheep Hills silos on Saturday 30th October. Ticket sales opened on Tuesday 19th October and by the end of the day about 80% of tickets were sold. By Thursday night all 101 available tickets were sold and a waiting list was established.
It just shows how keen people have been to get out and about for community events and their acceptance to work with the restrictions placed around such events.
The Drive-In Opera had four main objectives for the organisers, the Rotary Club of Warracknabeal. Firstly to support Sofia Laursen Habel’s opera singing career, and to farewell our ‘Belle Of Boolite’ before she leaves for Europe in November to continue her career.
Secondly, to provide a Covid-safe community event in our region. Thirdly, to provide
access to high class, live musical performance, in an iconic local setting. Finally, as Rotary is a service club that enjoys putting back into our community, all profits will go towards the Country Education Fund for Warracknabeal and District. This foundation offers grants to our local youth who are pursuing tertiary studies.
With restrictions further relaxed on the weekend, there are no restrictions on car occupants and people will now be able to bring friends in their car. In addition, from 6pm this Friday, all Victorians will now be able to travel around the state. This opens up opportunities for family and friends from metropolitan areas to come and enjoy this unique entertainment experience.
While the new freedoms can be enjoyed we still need to be very mindful of the protective measures in place and the fact that the virus is still with us. Patrons will still be required to wear masks, stay in their car unless accessing food, drinks and toilets, and to social distance when out of the car.
Above all, we will have a fantastic night and we thank so many local people for their great support for this event. The last planning meeting with performers and was held on the weekend and all is set for an amazing and unique experience at our Sheep Hills silos. We’re very excited.