We can all keep the ANZAC spirit alive well into the night this Anzac Day thanks to a special, televised concert event featuring a stellar line up of Australia and New Zealand music talent.
Conceptualised by Michael Gudinski from Frontier Touring/Mushroom Group with some help from iconic Australian rocker Jimmy Barnes, Music From The Home Front sees Australian and New Zealand musicians uniting for an extraordinary special concert event on Anzac Day evening, screening on Nine in Australia and Three in New Zealand. Live streaming direct from their safe locations to yours, some of Australia and New Zealand’s most acclaimed artists will come together to celebrate the spirit that binds us all together on this special Saturday night.
Performing on Anzac Day, a day of enormous cultural and historical significance to Australia and New Zealand, has struck a chord with many.
RSL Australia said of Music From The Home Front: “In times when the same spirit that underpinned the Anzac tradition is combatting the COVID-19 menace, the RSL is proud to be associated with this fabulous initiative.”
Music From The Home Front will showcase performances from (in alphabetical order) Amy & George Sheppard, Ben Lee, Birds of Tokyo with West Australian Symphony Orchestra, Courtney Barnett, Dave Dobbyn, Dean Lewis, Delta Goodrem, DMA’s, G Flip, Hayley Mary (The Jezabels), Ian Moss, James Morrison, James Reyne, Jessica Hitchcock, Jimmy Barnes, Kevin Parker (Tame Impala), Mahalia Barnes, Mark Seymour, Marlon Williams, Missy Higgins, Paul Kelly, Shane Howard, The Rubens, The Wiggles, Tim Minchin, Vance Joy, Vika & Linda Bull, and William Barton.
Michael Gudinski, CEO of Frontier Touring and Chairman of the Mushroom Group said: “Throughout history music has helped people through times of hardship. Music From The Home Front is about uniting Australian and New Zealanders through the power of music in a time that we all need a bit of hope and happiness.”
Nine’s Head of Content Production and Development, Adrian Swift said: “Music From The Home Front is a salute from Australia and New Zealand’s music communities to everyone serving our nations under lockdown. From the military this Anzac Day to all those on the frontline fighting COVID-19 and those working to keep food delivered, shelves stacked and streets cleaned. And it’s an opportunity for everyone watching to say thanks too just by texting us as we go to air this very different Anzac Day.”
Proceedings will kick off on Anzac Day (this Saturday 25 April 2020), from 7.30pm local time on Nine in Australia and in New Zealand tune into Three at 9.30pm NZST.
There are no queues, no bag checks, no waiting at the bar or food stands. This concert is 100% contact-free home-delivered, so get ready to kick back and enjoy a great night of music from some of Australia and New Zealand’s greatest musicians.