BRISBANE - Australia’s live industry is on the “brink of collapse” without immediate financial intervention from the federal government, with thousands of professionals already out of work amidst the escalating health crisis.
That’s the harsh reality for Australia’s $4 billion live entertainment space, according to the sector’s trade body, which is calling on government to provide an emergency financial safety net.
As the COVID-19 crisis shakes stock markets and changes the everyday lives of billions, Evelyn Richardson, CEO of Live Performance Australia, which counts 400-plus members, participated in an industry-wide teleconference with Paul Fletcher, Minister for Communications, Cyber Safety and the Arts.
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