Crack UP is a free all-community variety night promoting mental health awareness and showcasing the brightest stars in the Shoalhaven.

Crack UP is a project of Shoalhaven Mental Health Fellowship and One Door Mental Health, produced by Shoalhaven Health and Arts with the assistance of the Foundation for Rural and Regional Renewal and Shoalhaven City Council.

Performers include local stars Sian Ludlow, Sam Tracey and Scott Bowcher, prize winning dancers The Celtic Belles, and bush poet Stonybroke (aka Allan Stone ) amongst a star-studded line up.

Be prepared for a night of huge talent and a great big fat celebration of community pride.

It will be held on Thursday May 12 at The Studio, Shoalhaven Entertainment Centre, Nowra and doors open 6pm.

Tickets to this event are sold by donation at the door. No need to pre-book!

Proceeds will go to the Shoalhaven Mental Health Fellowship.

If you would like to reserve seats please contact the promoter on info@shaa.org.au or 0492 873 164.

Go here for more information on the event.

After the successful Crack UP of 2018, Crack UP has returned to re-connect the Shoalhaven community through music, song, dance and more.

Talented local community members are coming together to support the Shoalhaven during these "uncertain times" and to raise awareness of how re-connecting through the arts can enhance our individual and collective mental health.

Mental health issues will affect one in five Australians every year. Anxiety disorders are often the most common mental health challenge, followed by depression.