by Jack Wallner | Jun 3, 2020 | Audio, Music, TheStayHomer
Australia’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic saw state Governments introduce strict social distancing measures. These measures saw the closures of school, businesses, places of worship and more with individuals encouraged only to leave the home for essential...
by Georgia Rossiter | May 27, 2020 | Arts/Lifestyle/Culture, TheStayHomer
Illawarra bands and musicians have continued to use social media tools to perform live music while coronavirus restrictions are still in place. Wollongong band Lemon Row has organised an Instagram live show on Friday to celebrate the second anniversary of its...
by Rebecca Long | May 6, 2020 | Arts/Lifestyle/Culture, News, TheStayHomer
The NSW government has eased restrictions to allow two people to visit a household, but the have had no impact on the music industry. Wollongong band, Horsin’ Around has had to navigate how to communicate and practice online. Guitarist Ben Melton had to move...
by Eliza Kloser | Apr 22, 2020 | Arts/Lifestyle/Culture, TheStayHomer
Live performances have all stopped due to social distancing laws, but Tasmanian artist Celest Meincke has created Live From the Isle, an Instagram page, to live stream artists. There will be a different line-up of Tasmanian musicians every Friday night, and the stream...
by Stephanie Hazelton | Mar 18, 2020 | Arts/Lifestyle/Culture, News, TheStayHomer
Cancelled shows, refunded tickets, and isolation – the trio hitting the music industry hard. Prime Minister Scott Morrison’s announcement to protect Australians from coronavirus (COVID-19) has limited non-essential social gatherings. This health and safety...