Desert Highways Presents
A Celebration of Chris Cornell... Songs from Soundgarden and Beyond
The Tote - Band Room (Collingwood, VIC)
Saturday, 21 November 2026 8:00 pm
Desert Highways and The Tote Hotel are very proud to present the 7th annual A Celebration of Chris Cornell. A night to celebrate the music of the late Chris Cornell (Soundgarden, Audioslave, Temple Of The Dog). His vocal range as well as style was exceptional and second to none. Listed by many as an inspiration, he will continue to be one of the greatest vocalists to have ever been.
The night is on at The Tote Hotel on Saturday 21st November with a stellar line-up of local musicians to celebrate just what he meant to us all and continue to raise a glass in appreciation of the legacy he’s left behind. 100% of all money raised on the night will be proudly supporting Beyond Blue.
The night will feature songs from throughout Cornell’s career including from his various bands to his solo work. Those musicians involved include (with more to be announced):
Vocals:
Antonio Marra (Cosa Nostra)
Matt Chapman (My Left Boot, Nuada)
Shinae Demaj (Matahari)
Anthony Biancofiore (Private Function, El Colosso, Fandango, The Tarantinos)
Caliope Vincent (Daddy Issues)
Guitars:
Anthony Biancofiore (Private Function, El Colosso, Fandango, The Tarantinos)
Benny James (El Colosso, Blue Flames)
Sam Krieger (A Basket Of Mammoths, Three Headed Fool)
Rich Lawrance (Spawn)
Craig Williams (Acoustic Foxx, Aimee Francis, Fleeting Persuasion)
Ben Kerr (Merchant)
Bass:
Rich Lawrance (Spawn)
Jesse Cole (Centralia, Everlyne)
Drums:
Rick Van Der Meer (Cosa Nostra)
Alexander Minicz (A Basket of Mammoths)
Peter Hayden (El Colosso)
Acoustic Set:
Craig Williams (Acoustic Foxx, Aimee Francis, Fleeting Persuasion)
Event partners:
Beyond Blue, Desert Highways, Hawkers Beer, Malocchio Hard Seltzer, Project Distribution, Real Skateboards, Plakkit, Zenith Records, One.Be Studios, Northside MERCH, Rad Stickers, Three Phase Rehearsal Studios and The Tote Hotel.
Every donation helps and makes a significant impact to mental health in Australia, so thank you for your generosity.
Beyond Blue Fundraising Page:
www.fundraise.beyondblue.org.au/a-celebration-of-chris-cornell-2026
The night is on at The Tote Hotel on Saturday 21st November with a stellar line-up of local musicians to celebrate just what he meant to us all and continue to raise a glass in appreciation of the legacy he’s left behind. 100% of all money raised on the night will be proudly supporting Beyond Blue.
The night will feature songs from throughout Cornell’s career including from his various bands to his solo work. Those musicians involved include (with more to be announced):
Vocals:
Antonio Marra (Cosa Nostra)
Matt Chapman (My Left Boot, Nuada)
Shinae Demaj (Matahari)
Anthony Biancofiore (Private Function, El Colosso, Fandango, The Tarantinos)
Caliope Vincent (Daddy Issues)
Guitars:
Anthony Biancofiore (Private Function, El Colosso, Fandango, The Tarantinos)
Benny James (El Colosso, Blue Flames)
Sam Krieger (A Basket Of Mammoths, Three Headed Fool)
Rich Lawrance (Spawn)
Craig Williams (Acoustic Foxx, Aimee Francis, Fleeting Persuasion)
Ben Kerr (Merchant)
Bass:
Rich Lawrance (Spawn)
Jesse Cole (Centralia, Everlyne)
Drums:
Rick Van Der Meer (Cosa Nostra)
Alexander Minicz (A Basket of Mammoths)
Peter Hayden (El Colosso)
Acoustic Set:
Craig Williams (Acoustic Foxx, Aimee Francis, Fleeting Persuasion)
Event partners:
Beyond Blue, Desert Highways, Hawkers Beer, Malocchio Hard Seltzer, Project Distribution, Real Skateboards, Plakkit, Zenith Records, One.Be Studios, Northside MERCH, Rad Stickers, Three Phase Rehearsal Studios and The Tote Hotel.
Every donation helps and makes a significant impact to mental health in Australia, so thank you for your generosity.
Beyond Blue Fundraising Page:
www.fundraise.beyondblue.org.