Based in Waynesville, Rock for Relief WNC is an organization created by local residents in Haywood County, all in an effort to provide continued relief and awareness for those in Western North Carolina still affected by the aftermath of Hurricane Helene last fall.

To note, with its initial Helene fundraising event last November — an all-day free music festival in Waynesville and greater Haywood County (60 acts on 16 stages) — Rock for Relief WNC was able to raise almost $40,000 in donations, with the majority of proceeds given directly to Mountain Projects, a beloved nonprofit helping those in need in Haywood and Jackson counties. Other donations were given to local musicians affected by Helene.

For the “Black Tie-Dye Ball,” proceeds will be given to the Madison County Arts Council in Marshall. The cherished nonprofit has yet to return to its headquarters in hard-hit downtown Marshall following Helene, with funds greatly needed to return to some form of normalcy for this community center of arts and culture.

General admission tickets are $25, with a VIP upgrade available for $100. The VIP includes pre/post-shows in Pulp (the cocktail lounge underneath The Orange Peel), as well as catering by Singletree Heritage Kitchen.

For more information and/or to purchase tickets, visit rockforreliefwnc.com.