Life is better with Australian Music: Show your support as Ausmusic T-Shirt Day returns
Australian music industry charity Support Act has announced a star-studded line-up of ambassadors for Ausmusic T-Shirt Day as the annual campaign returns on Thursday, November 28 to raise funds for the charity’s work supporting music workers in crisis.
Ambassadors Missy Higgins, Tony Armstrong, and Ayesha Madon are among a who’s-who of famous Australian faces of music, screen, and sport who have thrown their support behind the fundraiser. Joining them is entertainment platform TikTok, who are supporting the campaign (with a special announcement coming this Friday, November 1).
The news accompanies the release of a community service announcement produced by Mushroom Creative House featuring Missy Higgins, Tony Armstrong and Ayesha Madon alongside Alice Ivy, Becca Hatch, Dale Tanner, DAMI IM, Dan Sultan, Darcy Moore, Go-Jo, Grace Newton-Wordsworth (Joan & the Giants), ILLY, James Johnston, Lotte Gallagher, Max Jackson, Nathan Cavaleri, Ninajirachi, Nooky, Sam McGovern, SHAMITA, Vera Blue, WILSN, 100% That Tim and triple j Drive’s Abby Butler and Tyrone Pynor.
“It’s great to be joining so many amazing Australian voices supporting Ausmusic T-Shirt Day this year,” Missy Higgins said of her ambassador status. “Not only are we celebrating the brilliant depth of incredible Australian music, but the campaign helps to keep the music playing for everyone working in Australian music by raising funds for Support Act.”
Melbourne/Naarm-based musician Alice Ivy, whose song Howlin’ at the New Moon (feat. Mayer Hawthorne) provides the soundtrack to the video suite, said she was stoked to be asked to be involved. “Support Act do really important work for musicians like myself, people on our teams, and everyone working in our industry really, so I’m glad I can give back,” she said.
A number of ambassadors have also contributed an exclusive design for the Ausmusic T-Shirt Day premium t-shirt range, joining the likes of Paul Kelly, Powderfinger, Royel Otis, G Flip, The Wolfe Brothers, Teen Jesus and the Jean Teasers and more. There is also a special Mobmusic T-shirt curated by triple j Blak Out presenter and artist Nooky. You can still buy a campaign-exclusive premium t-shirt from the range while stocks last, and to have it in time for the big day!
Support Act CEO, Clive Miller said: “With Ausmusic Month upon us, now is the time to create a fundraising team at work or with friends, make sure that you have your Ausmusic t-shirt at the ready, and to wear and donate now or any time in the lead up to, and on, Ausmusic T-Shirt Day on 28 November. Remember, Life’s better with Australian music, and this is our opportunity to help raise urgently needed funds to support music workers across the country doing it tough.”
There are several ways to get involved and support Ausmusic T-Shirt Day this year.
You can buy a t-shirt from the premium t-shirt range while stocks last, or wear your favourite Ausmusic merch on Thursday, November 28, to celebrate the Australian music industry at every level.
You can also donate to the campaign at ausmusictshirtday.org.au
Additionally, you can sign up to fundraise, joining the likes of APRA AMCOS, ARIA, ALH, Always Live, Australian Brandenburg Orchestra, CUB, CrewCare, Google, Heaps Normal, Live Nation, Moshtix, Oztix, Sennheiser, Soundmerch, Spotify, Youtube Music, and the 303 other Ausmusic enthusiasts who have already signed up or created a team.
You can also share the love on social media using the hashtag #ausmusictshirtday and tagging on TikTok @support_act @triplejradio and @aria or on Instagram at @supportact @triple_j @aria_official @mushroomcreativehouse @gildanbrandsaustralia @aami_insurance
In 2023, Ausmusic T-Shirt Day raised over $904,000 to provide crisis relief, mental health and wellbeing support to Australian music workers. With widespread uncertainty, and financial and mental health challenges disproportionately impacting the Australian music industry, AMTD is encouraging the Australian public to get behind the industry that so often comes to the aid of others.
Ausmusic T-Shirt Day returns on Thursday, November 28, 2024. For more information, visit supportact.org.au and to donate visit ausmusictshirtday.org.au
