An annual initiative of Support Act, Ausmusic T-Shirt Day is a fashionably perfect way to celebrate and support the backbone of the Australian music industry as well as artists.
Today, Thursday 28 November, marks Ausmusic T-Shirt Day, with music lovers across Australia celebrating Aussie music and banding together to raise funds for the Australian music industry's charity, Support Act.This year's ambassadors include Missy Higgins, Tony Armstrong and Ayesha Madon who are joined by the likes of Alice Ivy, Becca Hatch, Dale Tanner, Dami Im, Dan Sultan, Darcy Moore, Go-Jo, Grace, Joan & the Giants, Illy, James Johnston, Lotte Gallagher, Max Jackson, Nathan Cavaleri, Ninajirachi, Nooky, Sam McGovern, SHAMITA, Vera Blue, WILSN, 100% That Tim, and triple j Drive's Abby Butler and Tyrone Pynor in promoting the 2024 campaign.
There are several ways to get involved and support Ausmusic T-Shirt Day this year. Wear: buy a t-shirt from the premium t-shirt range while stocks last, or wear your favourite Ausmusic merch. Donate: donations to the campaign can be made here.
Funds raised from the campaign will go to Support Act, so that it can continue its crucial work helping music workers in need through short term financial relief, mental health and wellbeing support, the Mentally Healthy Workplaces Program, Support Act Wellbeing Helpline and dedicated First Nations support.
Participants are also encouraged to share their t-shirt pics on social media using the hashtag #ausmusictshirtday and tagging Support Act, triple j, ARIA, Gildan Brands and AAMI.
scenestr is getting into the spirit of the day, with an array of selfies showcasing a diverse range of bands.
Gareth Bryant: National Music Editor (Brisbane) - wearing The Vines
Jesse Chaffey: National Arts & Comedy Editor (Melbourne) - wearing Confidence Man
Amy Halpin: photographer (Sydney) - wearing Gang Of Youths
Chris Dy: photographer (Melbourne) - wearing Thy Art Is Murder
Clea-marie Thorne: writer & photographer (Brisbane) - wearing Machine Gun Fellatio
Colleen Edwards: writer (Brisbane) - wearing Polish Club
Connor Mackinnon: photographer (Melbourne) - wearing Private Function
David James Young: writer (Wollongong & Sydney) - wearing Our Carlson
Harrison Innes: writer & photographer (Melbourne) - wearing Sunsick Daisy
Justin Gittins: writer & photographer (Gold Coast) - wearing Regurgitator
Kayla Hamilton: writer (Adelaide) - wearing Captives
Lindsay Thompson: writer (Brisbane) - wearing Midnight Oil
Michael Selge: photographer (Adelaide) - wearing Midnight Oil
Michelle Cop: writer & photographer (Brisbane & Sunshine Coast) - wearing Tina Arena
Mike Lockheart: writer & photographer (Adelaide) - wearing Ball Park Music
