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Author: Gemma Iacobaccio
Support Act presenting at SXSW Sydney 2023
Support Act is thrilled to announce that its Yarning Strong – Songlines: The Intersection of Music, Creativity and Culture panel has been selected for this year’s South x SouthWest (SXSW) event in Sydney from 15-22 October. Host Mitch Tambo will discuss the importance of music, spirituality and creativity in guiding and supporting First Nations peoples […]
William Oui announced as Support Act’s new First Nations Programs Lead
Support Act has announced that William (Will) Oui will replace Cerisa Benjamin as its new First Nations Programs Lead. A proud Meriam man from Zenadth Kes (the Torres Strait Islands), Will has strong connections to the Samsep peoples from Erub (Darnley Island). Having been born, raised and currently living and creating in the Yugambeh language region of the Gold Coast, Will is […]
THE BUNKR – Backstage Wellbeing at Splendour in the Grass 2023
Today we’ve unveiled a brand new program, THE BUNKR, to offer support, connection and refuge to the busy crew, staff and artists working behind-the-scenes at Australian music festivals. It will be trialled at this year’s Splendour in the Grass from 21-23 July 2023. THE BUNKR aims to provide a grounding haven amidst the backstage bustle […]
Backstage Pass – June
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 unveils pilot Mentally Healthy Workplaces Program
To promote a safe and thriving music industry for all. Music charity, Support Act, has today announced the pilot phase of its new Mentally Healthy Workplaces Program, designed to promote mental health awareness, psychological safety, positive cultural and behavioural change in the Australian music industry. The 18-month program features a wealth of industry-specific, evidence-based training […]
Sound Check – June
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. In this issue we’ll look at burnout, how to strike a chord between the love for music and work-life balance/boundaries, and hear the secrets that help others keep […]
Boundaries – Inside the Mind of Holly Norman
“I think the music industry can be an easy place to overstep your own boundaries, or somebody else’s boundaries, without being aware of it.” Boundaries are a bold and beautiful way to take care of ourselves. Boundaries are guidelines we set in place that recognise our needs, distinguish priorities and indicate what type of treatment […]
Burnout, Balance and Boundaries
It’s likely you’re here because music is what you love. The emotional ties we have with the work we do can makes separating the job from the other parts of life feel sometimes impossible. Even though working in music sounds like a dream come true, sometimes it can feel like there’s a collective cloud of […]
Backstage Pass – May
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Backstage Pass – April
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.
