GOLD prospector and tele-vision show star Brent Shannon will play a leading role in this year’s Laanecoorie Gold Bash.
Brent, whose companies have several exploration areas in the district, will auction off goods raising money for the Peter Mac Cancer Centre.
He will be joined by Andrew Bales from the Weekend Prospector giving talks and sharing stories from the diggings to hundreds of gold bash participants.
The October gold bash has raised hundreds of thousands of dollars for Peter Mac over the past 12 years.
The 2025 event will put neck cancer treatment in the spotlight with gold hunters encouraged to wear maroon and white ribbons.
“Whether you’re an experienced prospector or just looking for something fun to do with the family, the Gold Bash is the perfect place to learn, have fun, and maybe even strike it lucky,” says co-ordinator Mandy Dowling.
She said the weekend of gold fever promised family fun, and community spirit on the banks of the Loddon River. Mandy said the gold bash had grown into one of Australia’s premier gold prospecting events.
This year’s program will feature stalls for gold enthusiasts from leading industry suppliers, token hunts and live music.