Australia’s live music industry calls on government to set aside coronavirus funds

Rita Wilson labelled herself a “Covid-19 survivor” as she took to Instagram on Sunday to celebrate the “beauty of life”.

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BRISBANE - Australia’s once-thriving live entertainment sector has gone painfully quiet.As the country’s borders effectively close, and new directives are activated to limit the numbers of gatherings and ensure Australians keep their distance, the threat of COVID-19 has paralysed the live economy.It’s tough out there as thousands of artists and industry professionals face a prolonged period without work.On Thursday, the nation’s arts ministers met for a virtual powwow on how to tackle the

BRISBANE - Australia’s once-thriving live entertainment sector has gone painfully quiet.

Australian cricket great Shane Warne is using his gin distillery to produce hand sanitiser amid shortages due to a global coronavirus outbreak.

One day at a time. Tom Hanks’ sister gave an update on the actor’s condition after he and his wife, Rita Wilson, tested positive for the novel coronavirus.

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.

Idris Elba is the latest star to catch the coronavirus.

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BRISBANE - While the coronavirus pandemic marches on, Australia’s live performance sector is facing a severe blow which could see more than half a billion dollars stripped from the industry and thousands of jobs lost.

2 min read Due to the unfortunate cancelling of the Rainbow on the Plains Festival in Hay in two weeks time, the 2020 Mr Gay Pride Australia competition has been halted.

Tom Hanks tweeted a photo and sparked a debate.

The ongoing Coronavirus which originated in the China's city of Wuhan has now brought the entire world to its knees. State-wide closures and lockdowns has left many countries struggling for basic necessities.

Australia’s live music sector is in limbo after the federal government announced a suspension on public gatherings, as part of unprecedented new measures designed to help halt the spread of coronavirus.With effect from Monday, Australians won’t be allowed to gather in groups of 500 or more.The so-called “cautionary" ban applies to “non-essential” gatherings, prime minister Scott Morrison said Friday (March 13), though it won’t extend to schools, universities, public transport or airports.

Australia’s live music sector is in limbo after the federal government announced a suspension on public gatherings, as part of unprecedented new measures designed to help halt the spread of coronavirus.With effect from Monday, Australians won’t be allowed to gather in groups of 500 or more.The “cautionary" ban applies to “non-essential” gatherings, prime minister Scott Morrison said Friday (March 13), though it won’t extend to schools, universities, public transport or airports.

Tom Hanks and wife Rita Wilson have revealed that they’ve both tested positive for the coronavirus, becoming the first Hollywood celebrities to be stricken with COVID-19.

Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson's son Chet took to social media on Wednesday night to confirm his parents had tested positive for coronavirus (COVID-19). "Wassup everyone.

Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson's son Chet took to social media on Wednesday night (March 11) to confirm his parents had tested positive for coronavirus (COVID-19). "Wassup everyone.