# Event Details - **Event Name**: Raise the Roof - **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 02 Nov, 2025 at 09:30 am – Sun, 02 Nov, 2025 at 12:30 pm - **Event Description**: Let's RAISE THE ROOF for cancer research! Tickets on sale now: https://events.humanitix.com/raise-the-roof-for-cancer-research A one-night variety concert bringing together comedy, music, and a whole lotta love — all in the name of cancer research. Expect big laughs, brilliant talent, and plenty of heart as we raise funds for Love Your Sister, Australia’s hardest-working cancer-conquering charity. ? HOSTED BY Tom Ballard – award-winning stand-up comedian ✨ LINEUP INCLUDES: • Samuel Johnson OAM – Gold Logie winner & cofounder of Love Your Sister • Dilruk Jayasinha – Logie winner & one of the country’s most beloved comedians • Gillian Cosgriff – Winner of Most Outstanding Show, Melbourne International Comedy Festival • Bobby Fox – Originated the role of Frankie Valli in Jersey Boys (performed over 850 times) • Vincent Hooper – Singer, songwriter & actor (The Rocky Horror Show) • Gareth Jacobs – Musical theatre star (currently Cogsworth in Disney’s Beauty & The Beast) • Isla Brentwood – Top 7 finalist on X Factor Australia • Art Simone – RuPaul’s Drag Race superstar & Australia’s busiest drag queen • Michelle Pearson – Multi award-winning singer & cabaret performer more to be announced! ? EVENT DETAILS • Doors open: 7:00pm • Show begins: 7:30pm • Running time: 2 hours (with interval) ? ABOUT LOVE YOUR SISTER Love Your Sister is Australia’s hardest-working cancer vanquishing charity, and since its inception in 2012 has raised nearly $20M for medical research. Founded by Gold Logie-winning actor and Victorian Australian of the Year 2018, Samuel Johnson OAM, Love Your Sister is a million-strong village of everyday Aussies committed to vanquishing cancer with hard science and the best new technologies. Love Your Sister supports Precision Medicine for ALL cancer patients, whatever the cancer, regardless of location, age, income, or status. We strive for the right treatment for every cancer patient, first time, every time. We proudly pass on 100% of every donation received to scientific research. No skimming. No BS. This event would not be possible without our incredible sponsors: ? Pretty Pink Party Co Everything you could possibly want for the most unforgettable events. Kate & Pretty Pink Party Co are a Yarraville based event styling business ready to make your event stunning! We are so grateful for the incredible design they have planned for the stage at Raise the Roof. https://www.instagram.com/prettypinkpartyco ? Pivot City Productions A full service event production company specialising in booking breathtaking musicians and best in class audio/ lighting production. We pride ourselves on being available to chat 24/7 and will always go the extra mile to ensure your event is special. If you can dream it, we can do it. There's no job too small or too big and we have over a decade of experience in weddings, parties, corporate events and venue entertainment. https://www.pivotcityproductions.com/ - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/footscray/raise-the-roof/200029112093500 - **Event Categories**: entertainment, comedy, music, art, theatre, nonprofit, charities, parties, concerts, performances, sports, festivals, workshops, rocky-horror-picture-show, live-music - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 31 ## Ticket Details ## Event venue details - **city**: Footscray - **state**: VI - **country**: Australia - **location**: Kindred Studios - **lat**: -37.811693237659 - **long**: 144.90051178875 - **full address**: Kindred Studios, 3 Harris St, Footscray VIC 3011, Australia, Footscray ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Raise the Roof - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/7e5c8db8849606690d6d2b5ebcc6a28eb9fa919afc922925e1549ee1913d6ccc-rimg-w1200-h600-dcae2861-gmir?v=1761979378 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Raise the Roof being held? - **A:** Raise the Roof takes place on Sun, 02 Nov, 2025 at 09:30 am to Sun, 02 Nov, 2025 at 12:30 pm at Kindred Studios, 3 Harris St, Footscray VIC 3011, Australia, Footscray. - **Q**: Who is organizing Raise the Roof? - **A:** Raise the Roof is organized by Raise the Roof. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Raise the Roof is ideal for comedy fans, stand-up enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a dedicated session of curated laughs, professional acts, and sharp wit from seasoned performers. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Footscray, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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