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SALutations - December 2009
MUSIC IN THE HOUSE 2009 A RESOUNDING SUCCESS FOR SUPPORT ACT
L-R: Brian Cadd, the Hon Virginia Judge MP, Richard Clapton
Support Act recently held its annual ‘Music in the House’ event at NSW Parliament House, on
30 September. The Minister Assisting the Premier on the Arts, the Hon Virginia Judge MP hosted the fundraising luncheon to support musicians who are facing hardship or distress.
Ms Judge said the annual MITH luncheon raises money for Support Act which aims to help musicians who have fallen on hard times.
“As a long time supporter of the live music industry I am very pleased to be hosting this year’s Support Act lunch,” Ms Judge said. “Musicians play a pivotal role in giving our communities a voice and building community identity and cohesion. However, a career in music can be a tough slog, spending long hours on the road or following the pub circuit in a bid to make it in the industry. Not everyone in the music industry is lucky enough to become a household name and in an uncertain environment Support Act is a vital safety net for musicians in need of assistance.”
L-R: Geoff Rudd, Donnie Sutherland, Glenn Ware
Ms Judge said Support Act was formed as a registered charity in 1997 by a group of concerned music industry veterans who wanted to help struggling musicians. “The board members, who volunteer their time, are an inspiring example of the caring and generosity that characterises the music industry,” she said. “This year’s Music in the House luncheon has attracted some of the biggest names in the Australian music industry. Musicians Brian Cadd, Glenn Shorrock, Ian Moss, Harry Vanda and entertainers Billy Birmingham and Donnie Sutherland, as well as Country Chairman of Australasia and SVP Marketing, EMI Australasia, Mark Poston and ARIA Chairman and President and CEO of Warner Music Australasia, Ed St John.”
L-R: Richard Clapton, Ed St John
Ms Judge also congratulated Australian rock legend Richard Clapton who was the recipient of this year’s 2009 Excellence in Community Support Award. “This award recognises the enormous contribution Richard has made to the community through his charitable work,” she said. “For more than three decades he has been a household name in the Australian music industry, but today we recognise his behind-the-scenes work. Richard has performed free-of-charge at many events to help raise funds for those in need. Without community-minded individuals, like Richard, these groups would not have the funds to survive.”
L-R: Wayne Rowley, Richard Clapton, Ed St John, Brian Cadd
Director of Support Act, Brian Cadd said Richard remained one of the most ‘loveable rogues’ in the music industry and Chair of Support Act NSW, Wayne Rowley said today’s turnout was a tribute to Richard’s enduring popularity. “Richard remains one of Australia’s finest ever singer/songwriters and he deserves the recognition,” Mr Rowley said. “We are extremely grateful for the support we have received from Minister Judge and her team as well as the ongoing support of the Australian music and entertainment industries.”
Support Act thanks photographer Bob King for his kind permission to use his images of the event.
