Missy Higgins, Paul Dempsey & More Named Roady4Roadies Ambassadors

The unsung heroes of the live entertainment industry will be celebrated once again this April via returning Roady4Roadies charity events across the country.

The past 12 months have been incredibly rough for the industry and COVID-19 has resulted in tens of thousands of live production crew losing work, which is why Roady4Roadies 2021 this April 11 is more important than ever.

This year’s event will be held in 10 major cities across the country and will consist of a leisurely 3-4kms Roady4Roadies Walk which culminates in a variety of family activities and performances at well-known entertainment precincts.

“In its first year, Roady4Roadies raised $71,500 from being staged in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Adelaide and Perth,” CrewCare co-director and co-founder Howard Freeman said.

“The net profit of $62,820 went to the Support Act ‘Roadies Fund’ to assist crew in crisis.”

The 2021 Roady4Roadies Ambassadors have also been announced, with ICEHOUSE, Missy Higgins, Vika & Linda Bull, Paul Dempsey, Brian Ritchie, Catherine Britt, The Badloves and King Canyon confirmed.

“I’m in endless awe at the professionalism of music crew, how hard they work and the standard they work to,” Higgins said. 

“Us artists literally could not do what we do without a highly skilled team of men and women behind the scenes making it all happen. But it's a really tough job, working crazy long hours and away from home months at a time. It takes its toll on mental and physical health. 

“Then throw into the mix the past year with restrictions on live events, it’s just been devastating for so many music workers and their families who suddenly found themselves unable to make ends meet. 

“We need events like Roady4Roadies more than ever right now, so we can show our support and raise some much needed funds for these amazing men and woman who’ve always been the backbone of what we do.”

For more details and tickets, head to the Roady4Roadies website.