ABOUT
The Smoky Dawson Foundation is a cultural organisation listed on the Register of Cultural Organisations (ROCO). Its principal purpose is the promotion of Australian music.
The Foundation has DGR (deductible gift recipient) status and can accept tax-deductible donations from the public. It makes grants, awards and scholarships to participants in the music industry in furthering its objective to promote Australian music.
During his lifetime, Smoky worked tirelessly and selflessly for the benefit of others, donating his time freely to numerous causes every year. The Foundation continues Smoky’s selfless work by providing grants, awards and scholarships to help members of the music industry, and also to assist young people generally, not just in entertainment.
An Advisory Committee of composers, musicians and other music industry professionals formulates policies regarding the various awards that are made by the Foundation.
To make a tax-deductible donation, please click here.
The Foundation has DGR (deductible gift recipient) status and can accept tax-deductible donations from the public. It makes grants, awards and scholarships to participants in the music industry in furthering its objective to promote Australian music.
During his lifetime, Smoky worked tirelessly and selflessly for the benefit of others, donating his time freely to numerous causes every year. The Foundation continues Smoky’s selfless work by providing grants, awards and scholarships to help members of the music industry, and also to assist young people generally, not just in entertainment.
An Advisory Committee of composers, musicians and other music industry professionals formulates policies regarding the various awards that are made by the Foundation.
To make a tax-deductible donation, please click here.
SMOKY DAWSON
WHO IS SMOKY DAWSON?
Smoky Dawson was the most amazing, adventurous and versatile entertainment star in Australia's history. A trailblazing singer, songwriter, recording artist, poet, radio and TV celebrity and actor. An Outback rodeo and tent-show performer, horseman, stuntman, knife-thrower, axe-hurler and whipcracker. A raconteur, a rancher, and a revered mentor. A supreme showman and a 20th century superstar who created the magic persona of Australia’s very own singing cowboy.
Smoky and his wife Dot dedicated much of their time to helping young people and promoting charities. They entertained and worked tirelessly and graciously to raise the profile of charitable causes, especially helping young people.
To find out more about Smoky Dawson, you can read his autobiography, SMOKY DAWSON - A LIFE, which was updated in 2022 with a new chapter and a treasure trove of stories, tributes and photographs. Find out more at imprintinprint.com/smokydawson
Smoky Dawson was the most amazing, adventurous and versatile entertainment star in Australia's history. A trailblazing singer, songwriter, recording artist, poet, radio and TV celebrity and actor. An Outback rodeo and tent-show performer, horseman, stuntman, knife-thrower, axe-hurler and whipcracker. A raconteur, a rancher, and a revered mentor. A supreme showman and a 20th century superstar who created the magic persona of Australia’s very own singing cowboy.
Smoky and his wife Dot dedicated much of their time to helping young people and promoting charities. They entertained and worked tirelessly and graciously to raise the profile of charitable causes, especially helping young people.
To find out more about Smoky Dawson, you can read his autobiography, SMOKY DAWSON - A LIFE, which was updated in 2022 with a new chapter and a treasure trove of stories, tributes and photographs. Find out more at imprintinprint.com/smokydawson