2009 Martin Mahy RIP Posted on July 26, 2009February 25, 2018 by Carly du Toit RIP MARTY Staff of the ACRF were saddened to learn of the recent passing of one of the Foundation’s most enthusiastic supporters, Melbourne musician and teacher Martin Mahy. As many would recall – Marty had organized two successful fundraiser rock and roll concerts for the ACRF over the past 6 months. Recently, the musician organised a benefit concert for the Australian Cancer Research Foundation attended by a large crowd of young music enthusiasts at the school hall of the De La Salle College in Malvern, Victoria. Despite the fact that he was battling brain cancer as well as serious lung and liver tumours and regularly underwent chemotherapy, Mahy took to the stage to perform with a drummer and lead guitarist in his band Mayhem. He did so once again April 24 at the Dan O’Connell Hotel in Carlton with a line up of acts including Simon Windley, Radiostar, Soft Vishnu and his own band Mayhem with two new singers. Mahy, who was also a 13-year Physics teacher at the De La Salle School, said he wanted to raise funds for a credible institution and therefore chose the ACRF. “I wanted the money to go to someone who would use it well and the ARCF was recommended to me.” “I checked out its website and was suitably impressed, it seemed like the real deal for me.” If there is a rock and roll heaven, then there is a new member in the band tonight. Our thoughts are with Marty’s wife and family during this time. Read more about Mahy’s concerts here
The show goes on for ACRF rocker Posted on April 26, 2009February 25, 2018 by Carly du Toit MUSIC means the world to Melbourne singer & songwriter Martin Mahy and he will not let the onset of cancer related illness and setbacks stop him one bit. Following the success of his first rock and roll benefit for the ACRF, comes news that singer/songwriter Martin Mahy has staged a second successful concert to aid cancer research. Recently, top Melbourne music venue The Dan O’Connell hotel in Carlton jumped to the sound of rock and roll in aid of the ACRF with a line up that included: Simon Windley, Radiostar, Soft Vishnu and Mahy’s own band Mahyem with two new singers. Continue reading “The show goes on for ACRF rocker”
Rock for the ACRF Posted on March 5, 2009February 25, 2018 by Carly du Toit MUSIC means the world to Melbourne singer & songwriter Martin Mahy and he will not let the onset of cancer related illness and setbacks stop him one bit. Recently, the musician organised a benefit concert for the Australian Cancer Research Foundation attended by a large crowd of young music enthusiasts at the school hall of the De La Salle College in Malvern Victoria. The De La Salle school community has had a number of people affected by cancer over the years and Martin had the full support of the schools’ teachers, parents and students behind him. Despite the fact that he himself is battling serious lung and liver tumours and regularly undergoes chemotherapy, Mahy took to the stage to perform with a drummer and lead guitarist in his band Mayhem. Other acts on the bill included RadioStar, Choice Cuts and young sensation Balthazar Twins. Continue reading “Rock for the ACRF”
