As we said last week, it breaks our hearts to see our artists out of work and for our venues to shut their doors.

We know that this is not forever and that PAs all over Newcastle will be getting switched on & cranked up when we are given the all clear from health authorities.

We have started a list of links, resources, support and information available to help you navigate this trying time.

YOU ARE NOT ALONE AND HELP IS AVAILABLE

Please let us know of any others we can add to the list.

Entertainment industry focused support

SUPPORT ACT
Delivering crisis relief services to artists, crew and music workers.
https://supportact.org.au/
https://www.facebook.com/SupportAct/

LISTEN UP MUSIC
Listen Up Music is a mental health and music organisation.
https://www.listenupmusic.com.au/
https://www.facebook.com/listenupmusicorg/

THE SOUND OF SILENCE
A National industry initiative to raise funds for Support Act and CrewCare.
https://thesoundofsilence.com.au/

I LOST MY GIG
An initiative of the Australian Festivals Association (AFA) and the Australian Music Industry Network (AMIN). I Lost My Gig was established as a short-term quick response data capture project to quantify the immediate impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on Australia’s live event and entertainment industries.

Record your lost gigs here

Telephone Support

LIFELINE
A National charity providing all Australians experiencing a personal crisis with access to 24-hour support & suicide prevention services.
13 11 14
https://www.lifeline.org.au/

SUPPORT ACT WELLBEING HELPLINE
1800 959 500

Government Aid Packages

First stimulus package: Overview
Second stimulus package: Overview

Centrelink
If you have lost your job or a substantial part of your income, look at commencing the process for registering for Govt payments.
Check your eligibility: Click Here

MUSIC NSW

Music NSW have published an extensive COVID-19 RESOURCE REGISTER. Click here to read it.