Unforgotten – Songs of Australians at War @ Inverloch

Inverloch RSL is excited to announce that Fred Smith and band are again performing at the Inverloch Community Hub. Fred is an extraordinary author, singer/songwriter, musician, and storyteller. He was the first and last diplomat to serve with the Australian Defence Forces in Uruzgan Province, Afghanistan, culminating in a major evacuation of visa and passport holders from Kabul in August 2021.

Fred’s previous visit to Inverloch featured the production, “Sparrows of Kabul”, which paid tribute to and acknowledgement of our ex-service women and men who served in the Afghanistan war. The audience was captivated from the first to the last note.

Our military history is one to be proud of. To mark this, Fred Smith and band will offer a survey in song of the experiences of Australians at war beginning with the iconic works of Henry Lawson, Eric Bogle, Don Walker (Cold Chisel) and John Schumann (Redgum), leading through to his own firsthand song-stories from the valleys of Uruzgan Province.

Framed by a stunning collection of projected photos and some cheeky Aussie humour, the songs are set in historical context, honouring the sacrifices made while asking some timely questions about the costs and benefits of our alliance wars.

“Simply, this is a story that must be told – and must be heard. Do not miss this – it’s too important”. John Schumann, Redgum

Any proceeds from the event will be directed to providing veterans’ mental health services.

More details of Fred’s experiences & performances can be found at FredSmith.com.au

Any proceeds from the event will be directed to providing veterans’ mental health services.

Where: Inverloch Community Hub, 16 A’Beckett St, Inverloch 3996

When: Sunday 12th October 2025, from 2 to 4pm

Cost: $35

Bookings: Trybooking.com/DFIZM

Enquiries: Gerry 0490 899 353 or gksurridge@gmail.com

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Event by: Inverloch RSL