'How Do We Ensure Artists Survive This Crisis?' Alex Lahey Pens Open Letter To Premier

Alex Lahey has shared an open letter today, calling for the Victorian state government to support artists through the ongoing COVID-19 crisis. 

"... All of my engagements for 2020 have been cancelled or postponed — both local and international," reads the letter, addressed to Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews. 

"Given the conditions that apply to the containment of the virus, I am unable to make a living for the remainder of the year and possibly beyond, depending on how things evolve. 

"My team and I now do not have any foreseeable income to pay our rents, our mortgages, our bills and support our families. 

"Whilst initiatives have been put in place to provide financial stimulus through tax initiatives and some employers have moved towards providing support for their casualized workforce, people like myself do not qualify for the latter and have to wait far too long for the former. There is no immediate relief and support." 

Read the full letter below (click to expand). 

Lahey was due to support City & Colour on his upcoming Australian tour next month. Her headline European tour was due to kick off this week.

For more information about how COVID-19 is impacting the music industry, follow the link here.

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