A large crowd packed into Panthers Port Macquarie for the Black and White Charity Concert in an effort to raise funds for Rotary Lodge.

Students from St Joseph's Primary in Wauchope, St Joseph's Primary in Port Macquarie, Port Macquarie Primary and St Columba Anglican School along with the Koala Orchestra and Extravadance united for the performance.

Excited youngsters gathered together to chat about their routines prior to the performance.

Leader of the Koala Orchestra Patrica Johnson OAM said the concert was all about giving back to a fantastic local organisation.

She said she was proud of all the young musicians and performers who had turned out for the event.

Rotary Lodge is a special place in the grounds of Port Macquarie Base Hospital which provides accommodation for the entire community, including patients and their families.

The accommodation allows relatives and friends of those who are seriously ill or injured to be close to their loved ones, while they are treated.