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About the Project
The Australian Music Vault has responded to the challenges of COVID-19 by creating a series of video stories that capture, in real time, the impact that this pandemic has had on the music community. Banding Together presents real, heartfelt and authentic stories from leading figures engaged in the sector.
As the music industry’s trusted storyteller, the Australian Music Vault started recording Banding Together interviews in early April 2020 to ensure the extraordinary challenges the community faced were captured from a range of perspectives. These stories provide engaging insights into a resilient and innovative community supporting others while being significantly impacted themselves. As part of the Australian Performing Arts Collection, these interviews will also offer current and future generations the opportunity to research, discuss and reflect on this important moment in history.
Over the four-month period producing these stories, Australian Music Vault Music Industry Advisor & Special Projects and co-producer of Banding Together Carl Gardiner and Australian Music Vault Advisory Board Member and co-producer Marcus Knight interviewed 32 members of the music community including managers, publicists, label heads, government officials, doctors and psychologists in what are some of the most raw, compassionate and heartfelt interviews. These people are:
Dr Andy Ward – Bill Page – Bonnie Dalton – Cameron Adams – Carolyn Laffan – Chris Robinson – Chrissie Vincent – Claire Spencer AM – Dan Rosen – Emily Cheung – Emily Ulman – Franco Greco – Gabby Colombi – Ian James OAM – Jeff Jenkins – Jimmy Barnes AO – John Watson – Lisa Palermo – Luke O’Connor – Martin Foley MP – Michael Gudinski AM – Dr Michael Olenski – Michael Parisi – Michael Warner – N’fa Jones – Peter Bain-Hogg – Phil Reed – Philip Mortlock – Robert Bundle – Lord Mayor Sally Capp – Tana Douglas – Vicky Jacobs
“Both Marcus and I were humbled and extremely grateful for the trust shown by all the people from our music community we interviewed. They allowed us into their lives and lounge rooms during very challenging times. Their stories provide Banding Together the opportunity to show an insightful and very human side of our music community during these extraordinary times,” – Carl Gardiner, co-producer of Banding Together.
From these raw and emotional interviews, various themes came to light and have been formulated into three individual episodes. Each episode provides viewers with an insight into the workings of the music industry in these challenging times, reflecting the impact of COVID-19 on their lives whilst showing the optimism, leadership and can-do attitude of a community that continues to rise to the challenge and create great music.
Tuesday 15 September - Episode 1 - The Silent Voice
Tuesday 22 September - Episode 2 - Isol-Aid
Tuesday 29 September - Episode 3 - Our Essential Service
About the project