Tony continues his recovery in hospital after being knocked from his bike on the Lake Cathie Road on March 4.

He is a life member of the club but also held the swim director’s role with Ironman Australia Port Macquarie for just over a decade.

Surf club president Rick Rolfe said the event is shaping up as a huge night.

“I think our own club members will attend this function for Tony Wright,” he said. “But I think the message is already getting out to the wider surf club movement too.

“And I think there is also a lot of interest in hearing Karin Page and Tobias. They are both very talented performers.

“When I first put this idea to Karin that she perform in Port Macquarie as a fundraising for Tony she jumped at the chance.

“To secure someone of Karin’s ability – and I’ve listened to a bit of her music – is just fantastic.”

All funds raised from the night – including the minimum $20 entry ticket, and proceeds from the bar and barbeque – will go towards Tony’s ongoing rehabilitation.

Mr Rolfe said the surf club had formed a committee that is now responsible for organising further fundraising events.

He said the club now had a clearer picture of what Tony will need for ongoing rehabilitation.

Both Tobias and Karin have enjoyed much success having various singles receiving national airplay on Australian radio, along with performing at major festivals throughout Australia, and sharing the stage with some of the country’s biggest names. 

A mutual love and respect for Australian music and their audiences has motivated these two celebrated artists to join forces and meet the Australian live audiences head on.

Meanwhile a gofundme account has now reached over $30,000 with organiser Mel Cockshutt saying that all money raised will also be used for Tony’s ongoing rehabilitation.