High vaccination rates are the only way to get live entertainment happening again in Australia. We are encouraging all Aussies to get vaccinated as soon as possible so Australia can return to 100% venue capacities and artists can cross borders to tour, both of which are needed for the industry to recover and return to a sustainable financial position. If you are in doubt, or you have an underlying medical condition you should of course consult your doctor.
No, #VAXTHENATION is a non-political campaign created and run entirely by the live entertainment industry, which cannot return to a sustainable itself until Australia returns to 100% venue capacities and artists can cross borders to tour.
No, the campaign is entirely self-funded by the live entertainment industry out of grave concern for the future of the industry, which cannot return to a sustainable financial position until Australia returns to 100% venue capacities and open borders.
Absolutely not. Artists are not being paid by the Government or Pharmaceutical companies to take part in this campaign. It is created and run entirely by the live entertainment industry, which cannot return to a sustainable financial position until Australia returns to 100% venue capacities and artists can cross borders to tour.
The LIVE Alliance (Live Industry Venues and Entertainment Alliance), which represents leading tour promoters, music festivals, venues, ticketing agencies, record labels, comedy producers, theatre, opera and dance companies, media outlets, industry associations, peak bodies and global brands.
We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of all across the continent. And pay our respects to their elders - past and present.
We honour the important role music has played and continues to play on these lands for thousands of years.