Back to his roots: Briggs organised Now & Forever in his native town of Shepparton.
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Megan Fisher
On Friday, October 6, iconic Australian hip-hop group Hilltop Hoods made the crowd at the Shepparton Showgrounds go absolutely wild.
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After performing their set, they gave the people what they wanted, and threw on classic 2014 track Cosby Sweater.
Setting it off: Sparks were flying during the Hilltop Hoods set.
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Megan Fisher
The crowd of around 8000 people responded, the roaring getting even louder when home-town hero, Yorta Yorta man and event organiser Adam Briggs, joined the Hilltops on stage.
He was accompanied by other iconic Australian artists including Paul Kelly, Jimmy Barnes, Baker Boy and more, all of whom had previously performed throughout the day.
Giving back: Briggs makes one last point to the crowd before heading off stage.
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Megan Fisher
They joined in on the performance, some of them dropping their own verse on the hip-hop anthem, as an eventful concert drew to a close.
But not before Briggs and crew got a selfie on-stage with the chorus of fans in the background.
Now & Forever was devised by Briggs to campaign for a Yes vote at the upcoming Voice referendum and bring an all-star line-up to his native town of Shepparton.
Sharing a smile: Briggs and Jimmy Barnes.
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Megan Fisher
The full line-up was listed as featuring A.B. Original, Vince the Kid, Baker Boy, Barkaa, Emma Donovan, Hilltop Hoods, Jimmy Barnes, Mo’Ju, Paul Kelly and was co-hosted by comedian and presenter Sam Pang.
There were a couple of special guests who weren’t on the bill, including Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, much to the surprise of attendees.
Unity: Colin Walker, known as Uncle Col, with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese.
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Megan Fisher
The Prime Minister made a speech in support of the Yes vote and was joined on-stage by First Nations leaders and elders as well as Briggs’s sister, Belinda Briggs, who spoke about the significance of the event and the impending referendum.
