Countdown begins for Telethon 2025 with 100 days to go until WA’s biggest weekend of giving
With just 100 days to go until Telethon 2025, excitement is building across Western Australia for what promises to be another unforgettable weekend of generosity, entertainment, and community spirit – a true celebration of what it means to be Incredible Together.
On Saturday 18 and Sunday 19 October 2025, RAC Arena and the Perth CBD will come alive with the colour and energy of Telethon’s 58th annual event.
The massive 26-hours will be broadcast live across Channel 7 and 7plus, and for the first time nationally on 7flix, showcasing the best of WA’s giving spirit, and featuring key performances, generous donations and all-around fun.
Telethon weekend is always packed with a star-studded lineup, and this year is no exception. Returning crowd favourite Emma Memma has confirmed she’ll be back for her third Telethon Weekend. Earlier this week, Emma met with the 2024 Little Telethon Stars backstage at her Perth show and shared her excitement about returning.
“Telethon holds a very special place in my heart, it’s such an incredible and important event, and I can’t wait to be back in Perth, singing, dancing and signing with everyone again!” she said.
Also joining the 2025 lineup is Aussie rock favourite Shannon Noll who will bring a dose of classic Aussie spirit to the weekend’s entertainment.
MKR judge Manu Feildel will return, as will AFL legend Shane Crawford. They’ll be joined by The Front Bar’s Mick Molloy, bringing his trademark humour and footy banter to the festivities.
They’ll appear alongside beloved Seven stars from Home and Away, Better Homes and Gardens, Sunrise, The Morning Show and The Chase, as well as the 7NEWS Perth team, and local sporting heroes. Of course, the lineup wouldn’t be complete without Telethon’s very own Fat Cat.
Last year’s Telethon raised a record $83.3 million which helped more than 161 charity beneficiaries provide better support and care for Western Australia’s most sick and vulnerable children.
Channel 7 Telethon Trust Chairman Richard Goyder AO said the state’s generosity continues to drive Telethon’s mission to support sick, vulnerable and disadvantaged children across WA.
“Telethon stands at the heart of providing hope and delivering tangible outcomes for those who need it most.
“This work is only possible thanks to the unwavering commitment, generosity and kindness of the WA community,” he said.
In 2024, Telethon had the highest level of community involvement yet, with more than 43,500 individual donations and over $1 million raised by passionate fundraisers across the state.
With both the Opening and Closing Shows selling out, and more than 100 Telethon beneficiaries activating at the Telethon Family Festival, the 2024 weekend truly embodied its theme: Incredible Together.
That message continues to grow in 2025, as we show once more that we’re Incredible Together, with over 60 schools from across the state already signed up to take part in the inaugural Premier’s Telethon Challenge — highlighting the strength of fundraising efforts from all ages.