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SALutations - February 2010

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS AND THANKS

Bertie Blackman and Forum5 Director Mark Richardson
Bertie Blackman and Forum5 Director Mark Richardson

A Special Thank You to Bertie Blackman and Forum5 for the Donation of Profits from Bertie’s Recent Art Exhibition

Support Act would like to thank everyone involved and in particular Bertie, for choosing to support the organisation in this way. Bertie, an ARIA award-winning artist, had her first solo art exhibition at the Mossgreen Gallery Melbourne, and we are pleased to report that all works were sold with profits donated to Support Act. Support Act Victoria’s Michael Snelson and Garry Spry were there on behalf of the charity, and Garry spoke about Support Act and its work.

Support Act would also like to congratulate Bertie on her ARIA win (Best Independent Release) for 'Secrets and Lies' and her shortlisting for the Australian Music Prize. Bertie is up against a talented array of established and new artists including Sarah Blasko, Oh Mercy, Urthboy, Lisa Mitchell, The Mess Hall, Kid Sam, Lucie Thorne and Black Cab, and we wish her all the best. Among the prizes, the winner will receive $30,000 cash courtesy of Support Act founding member PPCA.

 

Bertie Blackman and Forum5 Director Mark Richardson
L: Robert Rigby, Managing Director, Ambition Entertainment
R: Ross Cunningham, Director Presenter Services, Queensland Performing Arts Centre

Ambition Entertainment

In November 2009, Ambition Entertainment held their inaugural Brisbane Music and Entertainment (BME) networking event at the Gunshop Café in Brisbane. The event featured showcases of new artists and raffles were held to raise funds for Support Act, with prizes generously donated by event sponsors. The post-launch press release is available at this link.

The next BME networking event is planned for 8 March at the Queensland Performing Arts Centre’s Rooftop Terrace, and is shaping up to be bigger and better than the first. For full details please click here.

 

Brokenwood Wines

Brokenwood Wines

Support Act is pleased to recognise Brokenwood Wines’ ongoing collaboration with Support Act NSW in providing their outstanding products for a variety of events and activities.

The Debonairs

Support Act gratefully acknowledges the ongoing contribution made by The Debonairs lunch bunch in each State and Debs’ President Brian Cadd. The relationship between Support Act and The Debonairs is integral to Support Act’s success and we would like to formally recognise the valuable awareness creation and fundraising undertaken nationwide by The Debs on our behalf.

 

 

In addition to the above, Support Act and its Board would also like to thank the following for recent substantial donations and ongoing support:

  • J Albert & Son / Albert Music Australia
  • Sue Cohen
  • Simpsons Solicitors
  • Jack Daniels for their annual contribution
  • The Age EG Awards and in particular Patrick Donovan for their ongoing support
  • Bombora Music and all those involved in the ‘Tribute’ album for donating royalties from sales
  • The Australian Music Association
  • The Melbourne Lord Mayor’s Charitable Foundation