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 […]
Author: Gemma Iacobaccio
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 […]
Backstage Pass – September
Our latest edition of monthly newsletter, Backstage Pass, is out now! Find out how we’ve been supporting the music industry and how you can get involved to help or receive help by checking out the latest edition here. To receive future issues, subscribe here.
Support Act says ‘Yes’
Support Act serves the music industry from many lands, and pays respect to all Elders past and present. We recognise Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders as this continent’s original and continuous artists, musicians, dancers and storytellers of the world’s oldest continuing culture. We accept the generous invitation in the Uluru Statement from the Heart, and […]
Marcia Hines AM presented with Support Act Excellence in the Community Award
Support Act’s longest-running fundraising event, Music In The House, returned to The Grounds of Alexandria in Sydney tonight. Leaders from across the music industry and beyond attended the sold out event in celebration of music legend, Marcia Hines AM, who was honoured with the prestigious Excellence in the Community Award for her contribution to music and the […]
‘Outside In’ video and portrait series announced
A stellar line-up of Australian artists and industry have taken part in a brand new video and portrait series, ‘Outside In’, launching today to raise awareness of the state of mental health in the music industry. Created by music photographer Jess Macc, Hustle Media and Support Act, the series features artists from a wide range […]
Marcia Hines AM to be awarded at this year’s Music In The House
Support Act’s longest-running fundraising event, Music In The House, will return to Sydney on Thursday 31 August at The Grounds of Alexandria. The must-attend fixture on the industry calendar will welcome leaders from across the sector in celebration of Aussie icon, Marcia Hines AM, who will be honoured with this year’s prestigious Excellence in the Community Award for her contribution to music […]
Robyn Jelleff announced as the newest member of Support Act’s board.
Support Act, has today announced the appointment of Robyn Jelleff as a member of its board. Robyn brings over 30 years’ experience in live touring and events to the role as the Managing Director of live entertainment production company, Jelleff & Co. Starting out as a lighting designer in early 80’s Melbourne, Robyn later made […]
Sound Check – August
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. […]
Letting People In
Big, messy emotions can be uncomfortable to talk about, especially when you’re in the thick of them. Sometimes, life gets really challenging. It’s times like these that we need to reach out to one another and normalise opening up about our struggles and asking for help or support. For the most part, we are reluctant […]
Building something better with Vallis Alps’ Parissa Tosif
In the lead up to their debut album, Parissa Tosif, one half of electronic music duo Vallis Alps, shares how the sometimes scary route of asking for help has changed her life both personally and professionally. Asking for help has been one of the scariest things in challenging moments. It makes what you’re going through […]
Support Act welcomes Centre for Creative Workplaces appointments
Support Act welcomes today’s announcement from the Hon Tony Burke MP, Minister for the Arts, naming the council members of the newly formed Centre for Creative Workplaces. The appointments are: Kate Jenkins AO – former Sex Discrimination Commissioner (Chairperson) Tina Lavranos – Executive Director at DarkLab Michel Hryce – Director of People and Culture at Michael Cassel Group […]
