Castlemaine’s live music industry has come together to raise money for Support Act, which supports musicians in their time of need.
With Aus Music T-Shirt Day happening this Thursday, Adam Perrett, general manager of Shedshaker Brewing, said it was the perfect time to come together and raise much-needed money for a great cause.
“All of our 13 partners are involved in the music industry – as venues, as recording studios or as workers in the industry, as well as MainFM who play so much great local music.,” Adam said.
“We know it can be a difficult industry for many of our musician mates, as they can face poor pay and conditions and insecure work.
“While our local venues are all committed to supporting live and local music as much as possible, sometimes more help is needed and that’s where Support Act steps in.”
The 13 partners – Shedshaker Brewing, Bridge Hotel, Love Shack, Northern Arts Hotel, Albion Hotel, MainFM, Undercut Club, Lady Adventurer, Red Hill Hotel, Sound Recordings, Ragged Gum Records, Theatre Royal and Boomtown Winery – will all promote the cause and encourage anyone who can afford to donate to visit www.ausmusictshirtday.org.au/teams/castlemaine-rock-city
“We hope to raise at least $1000 but obviously want to go well past that,” Adam said.
“This town is famous for its live music – it is part of the fabric of the town, so I am hoping plenty of gig lovers can find some dollars to donate to a brilliant cause.
“Lovers of music also need to keep getting out and seeing live music in this town, buying tickets to shows and buying records and merchandise of their favourite artists.
“We don’t want a town with no live music – support our artists and let them keep us rocking.”
