People in the live music and entertainment industries are being severely impacted by the coronavirus pandemic. Thousands of jobs have been lost in recent weeks as a result of the cancellation of concerts, festivals, tours and shows. Reported losses across the sector amount to well over $100 million and are rising daily.
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Support Act Live!
Australian Musical Legends Come Together To Support Artists, Crew and Music Workers In Crisis By Performing At The Genre-Bending All-Star Benefit Concert, Support Act Live! on SUNDAY APRIL 5
Roady4Roadies returns this April!
For release: Wednesday, 19 February 2020: Roadies are amongst the most essential figures in the entertainment world. The reality is, no road crew = no show and it’s with our mates in mind, and thanks to the overwhelming response to the inaugural event in March 2019, Roady4Roadies will return on Sunday, 5 April 2020 expanding from capital cities to regional centres with a total of 13 events taking place around the country.
Support Act welcomes three new Directors to its Board
Support Act members elected three new Music Industry Directors to the Board at their AGM held in November. They are David Albert, Alethea Beetson and Tom Larkin. These new Directors replace Mark Callaghan, Cath Haridy, Keith Potger and Fifa Riccobono, who retired following the completion of their terms.
Support Act – Bushfire Response
Like you, all of us at Support Act have been shocked at the scale of devastation unleashed by the current bushfire crisis in Australia. Our hearts go out to all those who have lost loved ones, property, animals and/or livelihoods. Our admiration goes to all those who are fighting the fires and to those who are providing support to affected communities.
Ausmusic T-Shirt Day – final tally and a huge thank you!
I am pleased to advise that this year’s Ausmusic T-Shirt Day was a huge success, raising an unbelievable $260,664. A huge thank you to everyone who set up a team fundraising page, made a donation, rallied their networks, posted their photos to social media, purchased and / or donated proceeds from the sale of t-shirts.
Artists and industry fundraise in support of Ausmusic T-Shirt Day!
For release – Thursday, 3 October 2019: Do you love Australian music? And care about the people who create it? Thanks to Ausmusic T-Shirt Day, each and every one of us can show how much we love and care.
Support Act announces fundraising campaign in support of AusMusic T-Shirt Day 2019!
For release – Thursday, 3 October 2019: Do you love Australian music? And care about the people who create it? Thanks to Ausmusic T-Shirt Day, each and every one of us can show how much we love and care.
Support Act Wellbeing Helpline marks first year anniversary
For release – Tuesday, 6 August 2019: It’s just over a year since the Support Act Wellbeing Helpline was established to provide free, confidential phone counselling to people working in Australian music who need to talk about any aspect of their mental health or wellbeing.