Industry Issues
Splendour XR to Support Crew
Across the Splendour XR weekend, festival-goers will be able to offer financial support for the most affected Splendour crew by donating at any of the virtual giving trees dotted around the site
Read MoreThe changing face of events
Covid has decimated live events for the last 16 months. However, it’s birthed a different approach to access to events. The changing process may result in more jobs and services
Read MoreCOVID Chaos – Integrate and ETNZ both affected
The pandemic continues to wreak havoc across Australasia
Read MoreTHE JANDS CREWCARE 2021 CHARITY GOLF DAY WRAP-UP
The day raised more than $22,000, with donations totalling $18,000 going directly to the SupportAct Crew Fund, ensuring it reaches those crew needing it most
Read MoreSupport Act launches first ever ‘Head First’ mental health conference this July
The full-day event will welcome current and future leaders of the music community to face the challenges of the past, while looking to a future where psychological safety, mental health and wellbeing are at its core.
Read MoreSome Support for VIC, But Not What Was Promised
While some of what was finally announced will help businesses in the Event Industry, we are deeply disappointed by much of what has been announced
Read MoreTAG take Q-SYS training online
With a rack of touring gear grounded at TAG’s Strathmore HQ and the doors shut to visitors, Design and Support Specialist Matt Stapleton had to find a way to get the still-busy AV install market the training it was clamouring for
Read More$1 MILLION GOLF PRIZE UP FOR GRABS IN SUPPORT OF LIVE MUSIC EVENT WORKERS
r Jands have stepped up to the tee and promised an astonishing $1 million prize payable to CrewCare should any golfer manage to get a hole-in-one on the day
Read More$20 Million Event Assistance is a Welcome Step In Supporting Victoria’s Event Industry
For the first time the (Acting) Premier and Treasurer have stood up to speak at length about the need to support people and businesses in Victoria’s Event Industry. This is a big step forward for us all
Read MoreIndustry Insurance Crisis Looms – Help us Lobby Govt for Support
CX have put together a short, totally anonymised survey to provide our lobbyists with financial data to more effectively lobby for a government scheme to underwrite events. Please take the minute it will take to fill it out
Read MoreMusicKeeper and CrewKeeper Grants Available. Apply Now!
MusicKeeper and CrewKeeper are cash grants valued at $2,000 for individuals and $2,700 for families with dependent children. The grants are available to anyone working in the industry, from musicians, songwriters and publishers to crew workers, managers, promoters and journalists
Read MoreTiny Good, Howard Freeman, and Simon Thewlis testify in Victorian Parliament
Victoria’s Event Industry is in crisis – especially now JobKeeper has ended
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