Episode 3: Our Essential Service

As part of our commitment to capturing and sharing great Australian music stories, the Australian Music Vault 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.

This episode gives insight into the leadership and determination of the music community set against the chaos of COVID-19. Viewers will hear how each of these storytellers, with a passion for music, have had to adapt to keep their industry alive. Music goes beyond artistic expression and performance; this is a community whose service to the people around them goes without saying.

Episode 3: Our Essential Service

Thank you to the following people who so generously trusted the Australian Music Vault with their stories and perspectives for Episode 3: Our Essential Service –

Dr Andy Ward – Bill Page – Bonnie Dalton – Cameron Adams – Carolyn Laffan – Chris Robinson – Claire Spencer AM – Dan Rosen – Emily Cheung – 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 – Phil Reed – Philip Mortlock – Robert Bundle – Lord Mayor Sally Capp – Tana Douglas – Vicky Jacobs

Banding Together is the music community’s stories; the Australian Music Vault has simply helped capture them.

If you, or someone you know – including those connected to the creative industries – are facing mental health challenges, please contact one of the following helplines: Support Act Wellbeing Helpline on 1800 959 500; Arts Wellbeing Collective; Beyond Blue on 1300 224 636 or Lifeline on 13 11 14.