The final line-up is here
One Extraordinary Afternoon.
Coming Soon.
The music and entertainment industries are coming together for a huge afternoon of live entertainment, laughter, fine food, great wine and fundraising for children in need.
Only days to go — tables are filling, so don’t leave it too late.
Friday 25 September 2026 • 12.00pm–5.30pm • Sofitel Sydney Wentworth
Just announced
Your Complete Entertainment Line-Up
From the opening performance to the final dance-floor anthem, the 2026 Golden Stave Charity Lunch is set to deliver an unforgettable afternoon.
Opening Act
Achille Fong
Newly announced and ready to open an afternoon of entertainment, celebration and generosity.
Your Host
Paul McDermott
One of Australia’s most distinctive and entertaining performers will guide us through this very special event.
Headline Act
Furnace & The Fundamentals
Six Sydney showmen, one enormous party and a spectacular live show packed with hit after hit.
Final artist announcement
Achille Fong Opens the Show
We’re thrilled to welcome Achille Fong as our opening act. With Achille opening, Paul McDermott hosting and Furnace & The Fundamentals headlining, the entertainment is locked in. All that’s missing is you.
Your headline act
Furnace & The Fundamentals
Six Sydney showmen. One enormous party.
And an incredible live show packed with some of the greatest songs ever written.
Their legendary FURNAPALOOZA show races from Beyoncé to The Beatles, Adele to Queen and plenty more — complete with big-screen visuals, light-up suits, confetti, inflatables and dance-floor anthem after dance-floor anthem.
If you’ve seen Furnace before, you’ll know what’s coming.
If you haven’t, you are in for something special.
A very special celebration
Come Fly With Me
A Tribute to Lyn Keep — bringing the Golden Stave community together to celebrate a remarkable legacy while raising vital funds for children’s charities.
Single Ticket — $375
Includes a $100 voluntary donation
Table of 10 — $3,750
Includes a $1,000 voluntary donation
We’re In It For The Kids.
For more than 45 years, the Golden Stave Foundation has raised over $15 million for more than 50 children’s charities across New South Wales. Join us for a brilliant afternoon and help make a real difference.