Last month's debut Roady4Roadies events across Australia have proved to be a huge success, with the shows raising over $55,000 for music charity Support Act.
The events held in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Perth and Adelaide, which celebrated the industry’s unsung heroes while shining a light on alarming mental health problems within the entertainment industry, raised $65,470.00, with a nett profit of $56,790.00 going towards Support Act's ‘Roadies Fund’.
“One of the most pleasing aspects was to witness so many of our top professionals, from all areas of the music business, pulling together as a team," Roady4Roadies co-organiser Tony Moran said.
"Promoters, publicists, managers, agents, venues and artists, all freely giving their time... and their money! All working along-side each other with the best crew in the country, the best in the world.”
Support Act CEO Clive Miller thanked all who were involved in the inaugural events.
"The funds raised will enable us to continue providing crisis relief services to those in need, whether it is paying the rent, facilitating access to housing, assisting with medical needs, or the many other physical or mental challenges that road crew sometimes confront.
"We are here for roadies and feel privileged to have been part of this great new initiative."
Source: themusic.com.au