Support Act are proud to announce that Australia's unofficial poet laureate, Paul Kelly, will be presented with Support Act's charity award in recognition of their invaluable services to the Australian community at the Music in the House lunch on Wednesday, 18 May 2016, at The Ivy Ballroom in Sydney.
His first work of prose How To Make Gravy, a self described 'mongrel memoir', was published in 2010 and is accompanied by a CD box set of live recordings and an audio book with readings from Paul and some of Australia's finest actors Cate Blanchett, Russell Crowe, Hugh Jackman, Judy Davis and Ben Mendelsohn.
In August 2012, Paul Kelly - Stories Of Me, a feature-length documentary premiered in Melbourne and is an intimate portrait of the very private man behind the music.Paul 's most recent album Seven Sonnets & A Song will be released on 23 April 2016 - the 400th anniversary of William Shakespeare's death. The record features Paul singing lead vocals on six of Shakespeare's sonnets and a song from Twelfth Night.
Support Act is Australia's only charity supporting music professionals in crisis. This year's Music in the House will be bigger and better than ever before with a sumptuous new venue and some exciting prizes on offer at a silent auction and luxury raffle. Come along to support our crucial work and hear about the changes which are taking place in our unique charity over a very special lunch in one of Sydney's most prestigious venues. Joanna Cave, CEO of Support Act said, "Support Act receives no government funding and we must raise every dollar we need to help music pros in crisis. Demand for our help is unprecedented and increased by 500% last year alone. Music is the House, our most important fundraising event, will be very special this year featuring the legendary Paul Kelly with performances in his honour from some of Australia's most exciting young artists."Bookings can be made online by visiting www.supportact.iwannaticket.com.au. Tickets must be paid for in advance and can be booked until 5.00pm on Tuesday 17 May. Please note tickets will not be available on the day. Tickets cost $180.00 per person / $1,550.00 per table of 10 and includes a two-course meal, drinks and coffee with featured performances from Julia Stone, Thelma Plum, Urthboy and Paul Kelly.
By buying a ticket you are helping music professionals in crisis. Visit www.supportact.org.au for more information.Videos