Support Act, has announced another star-studded line-up of ambassadors for its annual fundraiser, Ausmusic T-Shirt Day, on Thursday 30 November. Lead ambassadors Amy Shark, Budjerah and Jimmy Barnes are joined by a raft of famous faces of Australian music, radio and stage who have all thrown their support behind the day including Alex Lahey, Baker […]
Month: October 2023
Support Act announces growth of First Nations support with new hire
Support Act, has announced the hire of Willem Brussen as its new First Nations Social Worker. A proud Baramadagal/Burramattagal man of Dharug Country with Dutch, German, Irish and English ancestries, Willem has grown up and lives off-country on Wurundjeri Country. He boasts a decade of experience across the homelessness, disability and Aboriginal support sectors including […]
Support Act recommits to supporting First Nations music workers
In the wake of the failure of the referendum to support an Indigenous Voice to Parliament on Saturday, music charity Support Act today recommits to empowering its First Nations team to work with, and help create agency and inclusion for, First Nations music workers across the industry. The charity acknowledges the goodwill and great work that many music industry organisations […]
Sound Check – October
The newest edition of Sound Check is out now, our bi-monthly newsletter for the music community focussing on all things mental health, including news, events, insights and tips. This issue talks through the challenges and triumphs of being honest and open with people around you and the many ways to ask for a helping hand. […]
Natalie Gauci – The highs and lows of fame, and insights into working in the industry
When I was 10 years old, I blew out the candles to my birthday cake and would make one wish – To be famous. Fast forward 15 years later, I claimed the title of Australian Idol Winner and found myself in the spotlight, performing to over 3 million people on national television. Fame struck hard […]
Why you should put your mental health before your online presence
In today’s fast-paced digital world, it can be easy to get swept up in the whirlwind of social media and the demands of constant connection. This dynamic can be even more demanding for musicians, as social media platforms are a key way to discover new fans and connect with other artists. Setting Healthy Boundaries While […]
Inside the Mind of Jenny McKechnie from Cable Ties
Cable Ties’ latest release “All Her Plans” focusses on experiences my family has had navigating the health care and so-called justice system with someone who experiences addiction and complex mental health issues. Because of the difficult and personal nature of the subject matter, I have had to develop a better strategy for approaching interviews and […]
Ausmusic T-Shirt Day Announced for 2023
Support Act, has announced its annual fundraiser, Ausmusic T-Shirt Day, will return on Thursday 30 November. Ausmusic T-Shirt Day is a day of fun and awareness held during Ausmusic Month to celebrate Aussie music and raise urgently-needed funds for music workers in crisis. It’s supported by ARIA, triple j, Heaps Normal, Gildan Brands and AAMI, who will be matching up to $40k in […]
