Some of the biggest names in Australian music have thrown their support behind a new campaign that urges Aussies to get vaccinated and “stop the interruptions”.
The #VaxTheNation campaign, which has gone live today, encapsulates the joy of live music, with dancing crowds and no signs of social distancing.
Powderfinger’s classic My Happiness plays throughout the 60-second campaign, before it is abruptly cut-off with news of lockdowns.
“Stop the interruptions, #vaxthenation” the ad says.
The campaign is the work of the LIVE Alliance (Live Industry Venues and Entertainment).
And while Powderfinger is the main act in the ad itself, a long list of local musicians are pushing the cause.
Amy Shark, Birds of Tokyo, Daryl Braithwaite, Eskimo Joe, peking duk, Hilltop Hoods, Jimmy Barnes, Paul Kelly, Archie Roach, Midnight Oil, Y and Z and many others will all be promoting the ad via their platforms.
Australia, let’s get back to doing what we love most (getting on the beers at music festivals) so plz roll up your sleeves and get the jab to stop the interruptions and to protect yourself and ur family xx #VaxTheNation @vaxthenationau for more info. pic.twitter.com/E0SXNOPWmd
— peking duk (@pekingduk) September 5, 2021
Let’s get this done, Aussies! #VaxTheNation @VaxTheNationAU https://t.co/ZnNwjAzNPp pic.twitter.com/FlEeKUH90l
— Tim Minchin (@timminchin) September 5, 2021
Australia, there's never been a better time to roll up your sleeves and get the jab to stop the interruptions #VaxTheNation @vaxthenationau for more infohttps://t.co/22qNXhcAou
— Powderfinger (@powderfinger_au) September 5, 2021