ADVOCATING FOR THE BACKBONE OF THE LIVE MUSIC & PERFORMING ARTS INDUSTRIES.
This is a report prepared for CrewCare by Ben Eltham.
The report is written for CrewCare members and performing arts workers in Australia more generally, and is proudly sponsored by Winarch Live. It seeks to better understand the issues facing their industry. It is the second of two reports prepared for CrewCare's board.
The report draws on a survey of nearly 300 CrewCare members carried out by the organisation in 2023, and interviews conducted with CrewCare members and board in 2024. The author has also drawn from the available academic literature and Census data to present evidence about the current situation for crew workers in Australia.
The report has been independently researched and written by academic and journalist Ben Eltham. The findings and analysis presented here are those of the author. While the report draws from survey responses and interviews with CrewCare members, it does not reflect the views of CrewCare, or its board.
Enquiries about this report can be addressed to the author at