A few months ago, local Brisbane band Bugs announced some devastating news that bassist Jordan Brunoli has recently been diagnosed with stage 4 colorectal cancer.
The news sent shockwaves through the Brisbane and Australian scene alike and prompted local industry groups GRAIN & Sunroom to team up and deliver a fundraising show like no other.
On the 4th of October, 2025 - The Tivoli Brisbane will play host to an enormous day festival featuring over 13 performances across 2 stages with all proceeds and bar profits to be donated towards the fundraiser to help Jordan out with specialist appointments, medical treatments, medicines and equipment.
Featuring a stack of artists from around the country, coming together to raise much needed funds for their mate, the full lineup for Saving A Bugs Life features:
- Bugs
- DZ Deathrays (DJ Set)
- Dear Seattle
- Beddy Rays
- Sly Withers (acoustic)
- Hope D
- The Buoys (solo)
- VOIID
- TOWNS
- Ben David
- Talk Heavy
- The Steele Syndicate
- Tripsitta
- DJ Sets from: RAAVE TAPES, GRAIN DJ’s, Mr Sheffield & CC Babcock + more
In addition to the mega day party at The Tivoli, GRAIN has organised epic raffle prizes to be won, with all proceeds being donated to the cause. Featuring major prizes via donations and support from Fender®, Rydges Fortitude Valley, Bar Gusto, Brisbane Broncos, Brisbane Lions as well as specially signed prizes from artists such as Powderfinger, Dune Rats, Last Dinosaurs, Regurgitator, Teen Jesus and the Jean Teasers, Teenage Joans, Ruby Fields and more!
Each Saving A Bugs Life festival ticket bought will automatically enter you into the raffle but you can buy more entries on the night.
If you can’t make it to the event, you can still be a part of the raffle via GRAIN’s website. The winners of these prize packs will be drawn and announced on the night.
Bugs Go Fund Me can be found here.