Supported by Bankstown musicians such as Audio Vixen and Casey Donovan, ‘Our Soundtrack Our Stories’ is an open invitation from the music community to the rest of Australia to discover, champion, share and consume more local music.
The initiative arrives after the now viral call-to-arms for business to get behind homegrown music as it struggles under the pressure of a new wave of lockdowns.
“Streaming services seem to be the new norm but this has allowed many organisations to circumvent paying the proper prices which are then forwarded to the artist,” Ross Pirrelli said.
One of three Bass Hill siblings comprising Audio Vixen, along with sisters Ria and Christine, Ross says shopping centres have been paying for music for a while.
“So this plan is nothing new but it is great to remind organisations of just how essential it is,” he said.
Casey agrees and is calling on all business to preference Australian artists.
“I support the cause and initiative of ‘Our Soundtrack Our Stories’ encouraging all businesses to pay the correct performing rights licence fee which will directly go back to assisting not only the artists, but the writers and producers of the song,” she said.
“Every little bit will go a long way in supporting the industry that is currently on its knees.”
Padstow’s Rehearsal Studio 13 owner Lilian Galera says it’s more important than ever to get behind artists.
“Musicians are always at the bottom of the barrel when it comes to getting paid so I would encourage all organisations to do the right thing,” she said.
“If they’re not getting paid for their work, what is the point?
“They’ve got to survive; they can’t keep doing it just for the love.”
To join the movement or for more info visit aria.com.au.
