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Uncertain futures for creative professionals - new survey reveals
18 February 2021
I Lost My Gig Australia has undertaken a follow-up survey to find out what the end of JobKeeper and reduction of JobSeeker means to professionals and businesses Read More 2 Likes
Uncertain futures for creative professionals - new survey reveals
18 February 2021
I Lost My Gig Australia has undertaken a follow-up survey to find out what the end of JobKeeper and reduction of JobSeeker means to professionals and businesses Read More 2 Likes
Business Costs Assistance Program Applications are now open for the Business Costs Assistance Program, which offers grants of $2000 to small businesses, including sole traders, regardless of whether they employ people or not.
The grants will support businesses in eligible sectors that have incurred Read More
The grants will support businesses in eligible sectors that have incurred Read More
Music Victoria is pleased to announce an updated 2021 edition of the Best Practice Guidelines for Venues. These guidelines provide information for venue operators who are planning to host, or already host, live music at their venue. Topics covered by Read More 2 Likes 
Support Act | Banding Together: Highways of Hope It includes perspectives from respected members of our music community including Howard Freeman (CrewCare), Julia Zemiro, Paul Kelly, Ella Hooper, and Support Act's Luke O’Connor.
If you are able to share this to your online community it will help us Read More 1 Comments
Australian Music VaultThanks for sharing this important story 🎶❤ 3 Likes 

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WAAPA is inviting artists and arts workers to take part in a research project that seeks to understand the impact of the COVID pandemic on the arts sector in Australia, particularly in the area of mental health.
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Please take some Read More 1 Likes
REGISTER NOW for the next AFA Festival Forum!
VICTORIAN TOURISM – New Ways to Build Back Better
Wed 3 March, 2021
11am – 12.30pm
Free – register here: shorturl.at/ntFJ4
Festivals and public art galleries are operating in a new environment Read More 4 Likes


VICTORIAN TOURISM – New Ways to Build Back Better
Wed 3 March, 2021
11am – 12.30pm
Free – register here: shorturl.at/ntFJ4
Festivals and public art galleries are operating in a new environment Read More 4 Likes
Grassroots venues: Route to recovery | ILMC – ILMC Live Music Office
John Wardle joins an international panel of leading thinkers on March 3 to look at the state of play for grass roots music venues. There’s a lot of interest from international colleagues on recent work by the Read More 1 Likes
John Wardle joins an international panel of leading thinkers on March 3 to look at the state of play for grass roots music venues. There’s a lot of interest from international colleagues on recent work by the Read More 1 Likes

Play the City Round Two Information Session with City of Sydney Create NSW
Artists, musicians and organisations, are you applying for Play the City (Sydney) Round 2 funding? We invite you to join our webinar with City of Sydney tomorrow Wednesday 24 February from 10-11am, as we discuss the funding guidelines, Read More 2 Likes
Artists, musicians and organisations, are you applying for Play the City (Sydney) Round 2 funding? We invite you to join our webinar with City of Sydney tomorrow Wednesday 24 February from 10-11am, as we discuss the funding guidelines, Read More 2 Likes


Survey Results - Save NSW Events Some NSW colleagues led by Paul Keating - General Manager - Audio Visual Events have replicated the Save Victorian Events survey for the NSW industry.
The Save NSW Events survey had a similar number of respondents. And sadly, the results Read More 2 Comments
Emma McDermottSad but true. Email sent to Emma McBride MP member for Dobell (Central Coast, NSW)
Keitha GranvilleYou get the same results in any state. There is NO meaningful work for anyone in arts, entertainment and events. Read More 6 Likes 



The Save NSW Events survey had a similar number of respondents. And sadly, the results Read More 2 Comments

Yesterday’s Age newspaper: ‘An industry in crisis’: Musicians’ plea as live music figures hit new low
“Legendary former tour manager Howard Freeman, who co-founded non-profit CrewCare, said experienced workers with specific skills had been leaving music in search of work.
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Keitha GranvilleWhen Jobkeeper ends so will thousands of jobs 😪 27 Likes 



“Legendary former tour manager Howard Freeman, who co-founded non-profit CrewCare, said experienced workers with specific skills had been leaving music in search of work.
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Play the City (Sydney): NSW Artists and Musicians Round Two guidelines - Create NSW Post from Australian Live Music Business Council:
Grants of up to $50K are available to individuals, venues and arts organisations to present a one-off performance or series of live events in Sydney's CBD as part of the newly announced 'Play Read More
Grants of up to $50K are available to individuals, venues and arts organisations to present a one-off performance or series of live events in Sydney's CBD as part of the newly announced 'Play Read More
liveperformance.com.au Live Performance Australia:
LPA calls for targeted JobSaver action as snap lockdowns, border closures and audience restrictions smash industry recovery.
https://liveperformance.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/LPA-MR-LPA-calls-for-targeted-JobSaver-action-as-snap-lockdowns-border-closures-and-audience-restrictions-smash-industry-recovery-FINAL22February2021.pdf Read More 4 Likes


LPA calls for targeted JobSaver action as snap lockdowns, border closures and audience restrictions smash industry recovery.
https://liveperformance.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/LPA-MR-LPA-calls-for-targeted-JobSaver-action-as-snap-lockdowns-border-closures-and-audience-restrictions-smash-industry-recovery-FINAL22February2021.pdf Read More 4 Likes

FACE TO FACE MHFA COURSE for Melbourne CrewCare members
- Palais Theatre, St. Kilda. Tuesday 30th and Wednesday 31st March.
Find out more, and Register here: https://mhfa.com.au/courses/public/71304
Writer, Director, Actor, Mental Health advocate and CrewCare Member Ben Steel is an Read More 3 Comments
Sharyn MoranThank you Lina Ericson.
Sharyn MoranBen Steel
Lina EricsonShared on Australian Festival Industry Conference 👍 6 Likes 



- Palais Theatre, St. Kilda. Tuesday 30th and Wednesday 31st March.
Find out more, and Register here: https://mhfa.com.au/courses/public/71304
Writer, Director, Actor, Mental Health advocate and CrewCare Member Ben Steel is an Read More 3 Comments
ANNOUNCED TODAY.
New support for small businesses most impacted by the coronavirus circuit-breaker action – with hospitality, tourism, events, selected retail and creative industries operators to benefit from grants.
More information about the Circuit Breaker Support Package is available at Read More
New support for small businesses most impacted by the coronavirus circuit-breaker action – with hospitality, tourism, events, selected retail and creative industries operators to benefit from grants.
More information about the Circuit Breaker Support Package is available at Read More
The Business Costs Assistance Program assists businesses in eligible sectors that have incurred direct costs as a result of the circuit breaker action. Businesses with an annual payroll of up to $3 million, whether they have employees or not, can Read More 2 Comments
CrewCareThank you Jill Corcoran
GAS Audio ServicesI assume this applies only to Victorian based businesses? We are based in NSW, but have business in Victoria - Read More 4 Likes 





Message from Creative Victoria
New support has been announced for Victorian small businesses, including sole traders, most impacted by the coronavirus circuit-breaker action – with hospitality, tourism, events and creative industries operators to benefit from grants.
Media release: https://www.premier.vic.gov.au/support-businesses-impacted-circuit-breaker-action
More Read More 6 Likes



New support has been announced for Victorian small businesses, including sole traders, most impacted by the coronavirus circuit-breaker action – with hospitality, tourism, events and creative industries operators to benefit from grants.
Media release: https://www.premier.vic.gov.au/support-businesses-impacted-circuit-breaker-action
More Read More 6 Likes

Australia’s live music industry in crisis
Martin Kelly
On Monday night the Enmore Theatre in Sydney will throw open its doors and put on a show for the first time in almost a year – during which Australia’s live entertainment Read More 2 Comments
Patricia KoroneosSo sad but very true. I work for a event hire company and since march last year we have not Read More
Keitha GranvilleAnd yet all government says is that the economy is bouncing back nicely. 😠 26 Likes 



Martin Kelly
On Monday night the Enmore Theatre in Sydney will throw open its doors and put on a show for the first time in almost a year – during which Australia’s live entertainment Read More 2 Comments

Timeline Photos Hundreds of Arts, Cultural and Music organisations and business sites have been shut down, including QMusic, Live Performance Australia, Australian Festival Association, Australian Live Music Business Council, production companies and other suppliers, festivals, venues and gig sites! Too numerous to Read More 4 Comments
Sharyn MoranWe are happy to see that both Amber Technology and Group Technologies Australasia have had their Facebook pages restored. Thank Read More
Sharyn MoranQMusic, Live Performance Australia, Australian Festival Association, Australian Live Music Business Council have all been reinstated by Facebook.
Jay StillMusic Network Page has gone as well 6 Likes 




Night-time Economy Advisory Committee - City of Melbourne From VMDO:
Expressions of Interest are now open for the City of Melbourne Night-time Economy Advisory Committee.
Government representatives and leaders from the creative, hospitality and retail industries will establish the committee to focus on ways to encourage people back Read More
Expressions of Interest are now open for the City of Melbourne Night-time Economy Advisory Committee.
Government representatives and leaders from the creative, hospitality and retail industries will establish the committee to focus on ways to encourage people back Read More
Victoria Announces Parliamentary Inquiry into Events and Tourism Sector — CX Network This is a direct result of nearly two thousand people and businesses from right across Victoria's Event Industry working together to highlight the desperate situation in our industry. 1 Comments
Patricia KoroneosWith another event cancelled yesterday Moomba, how much more can our industry take.
Thanks for your support.
Mark Edwards Nicole Read More 27 Likes 



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Mark Edwards Nicole Read More

CrewCare Board member Andrew McKinnon and Co-Founder Howard Freeman were interviewed by ABC Melbourne Radio today.
Music industry workers consider quitting and fear a rise of poor mental health
👉🏼 https://www.abc.net.au/radio/melbourne/programs/theconversationhour/the-conversation-hour/13146852
Nearly 60% of workers in Australia’s music industry are Read More 5 Comments
Deb HattonThanks for this. And as always; Howard; Crew Care; Macca; Jenny and others.. My only side comment - is I Read More
CrewCareAs discussed during interview... (Due to Facebook bans on sharing links we can’t share the link to VDMO website. You Read More
Sharyn MoranLouise Wood 16 Likes 



Music industry workers consider quitting and fear a rise of poor mental health
👉🏼 https://www.abc.net.au/radio/melbourne/programs/theconversationhour/the-conversation-hour/13146852
Nearly 60% of workers in Australia’s music industry are Read More 5 Comments

Timeline Photos Uncertain futures for creative professionals - new survey reveals
18 February 2021
I Lost My Gig Australia has undertaken a follow-up survey to find out what the end of JobKeeper and reduction of JobSeeker means to professionals and businesses in Read More 6 Likes



18 February 2021
I Lost My Gig Australia has undertaken a follow-up survey to find out what the end of JobKeeper and reduction of JobSeeker means to professionals and businesses in Read More 6 Likes
‼️ ATTENTION AUSTRALIAN MUSIC INDUSTRY CREW ‼️
❇️ MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID ❇️
➡️ Take the course.
➡️ Safe a life.
➡️ Support your community.
CrewCare has released the dates scheduled so far for our 2021 MHFA courses.
Apply here: Read More 8 Likes



❇️ MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID ❇️
➡️ Take the course.
➡️ Safe a life.
➡️ Support your community.
CrewCare has released the dates scheduled so far for our 2021 MHFA courses.
Apply here: Read More 8 Likes
Senior Social Worker - Job in Sydney - Support Act They’re hiring! Support Act - Senior Social worker
Please share this post if you know anyone qualified for this very important role.
Support Act is looking for a Senior Social Worker to help increase the effectiveness and impact of our Read More
Please share this post if you know anyone qualified for this very important role.
Support Act is looking for a Senior Social Worker to help increase the effectiveness and impact of our Read More
ABC Radio Sydney - Evenings with Sarah MacDonald Sarah Macdonald ABC Sydney talks with Tony Moran (CrewCare) and Christian McBride (Tour and Production Services / The Roadie Show) about how Covid has affected Live Music workers and the ramifications over the loss of JobKeeper. 2 Comments
Kim LowesThanks go to Macca, Jenny, Howard and many others for contributing, much love and respect, big shout out to Piney Read More
Kim LowesHowdy everyone
I just tried to post a link to ABC Radio in Melbourne from thier morning show called the Read More 13 Likes 



I just tried to post a link to ABC Radio in Melbourne from thier morning show called the Read More