Oz live alliance ramps up appeal for Covid support

A nationwide insurance scheme has not been forthcoming for live music despite the government extending its fund for film and TV productions

News By James Hanley | 12 January 2022

Australia's music industry backs the Music Industry Collaborative Commitment
Australia's music industry backs the Music Industry Collaborative Commitment

Australian trade bodies are repeating calls for a government-backed insurance scheme for live music and events after an extension was announced to a fund helping the screen sector through the pandemic.

In November, the Victorian government unveiled plans for a 12-month pilot scheme to insure up to AUS$230 million (€148m) of events “against cancellation due to public health measures, or where events have reduced capacity due to restrictions”.

However, nationwide assistance has not been forthcoming despite the federal government extending…

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