Music from the Home Front was a concert held across Australia and New Zealand on 25 April 2020, to pay tribute to the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps and workers at the frontline of the COVID-19 pandemic response.[1] The concert was broadcast live on television by the Nine Network in Australia, Channel Three in New Zealand and YouTube internationally[2] and run for 3 ½ hours.[3]
25 April is Anzac Day in Australia and New Zealand, a national day of remembrance, that traditionally is a day to attend the dawn service and attend or participate in the Anzac Day march to pay our respects to Australian and New Zealander service people who have served and/or died in all wars, but in particular those who fought at Gallipoli campaign in 1915. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 and restrictions in place across Australia and New Zealand, no public gatherings were allowed.[5]
In 2020, tourism promoter Michael Gudinski (from Mushroom Group and Frontier Touring Company) wanted to provide an event which was positive and uplifting during the time of isolation. 9 days prior to Anzac Day, Michael Gudinski spoke with Jimmy Barnes and the Victorian Premier, Daniel Andrews about the concept of a concert to pay respects to the Anzacs and to recognise the work that is being done by those on the frontline in the medical community during the Covid-19 pandemic, whereby musician performed songs while in isolation and raising awareness for Support Act, RSLs and RSAs.[5]
Adrian Swift, Head of Content Production and Development at Network Nine said "Music from the Home Front is a salute from Australia and New Zealand's music communities to everyone serving our nations under lockdown. From the military this Anzac Day to all those on the frontline fighting COVID-19 and those working to keep food delivered, shelves stacked and streets cleaned. And it's an opportunity for everyone watching to say thanks too just by texting us as we go to air this very different Anzac Day."[7]
Funds raisededit
Unlike the special projects that have come before it, Music from the Home Front is not a telethon. Gudinski told The Industry Observer: "This is not contrived, we're going to dwell much more on the frontline workers and the Anzacs. The only fundraising element will be a commercial for Support Act and an ad for the frontline workers and hospital people. It's up to people to donate."[1]
Brodie Lancaster from The Guardian said: "With a three-hour runtime and multiple montages... the energy of the event often threatened to dip into an inescapably sombre place" continuing with "It's understandably hard to have fun when the message is one of sacrifice and loss, but sensitivity and vitality can co-exist, as proved by a few performers who cracked through the downcast mood."[9] Lancaster said DMA's cover of "Better Be Home Soon" was a stand-out moment from the whole night.
James Jennings from The Sydney Morning Herald thought at times it veered a little too closely to a "Triple M Greatest Songs of All Time countdown" but the "decent smattering of newer artists' "freshened things up". Jennings said "As an event designed to lift spirits and remind us that we are all in this together, Music from the Home Front succeeds admirably. We may not have as many family members around us to faithfully belt out Australian classics such as "When the War Is Over", as Jimmy Barnes and his brood do at the event's conclusion, but at least there are now new ways for us to feel a little less lonely while sitting around the living room wondering what’s next."[8]
Commercial receptionedit
The concert was the most watched program of the night on Australia's free to air multi channels and subscription channels, and the fourth most watched program overall, peaking at 4.7 million viewers.[10]
Music from the Home Front debuted and peaked at number 1 on the ARIA Albums Chart.[12] The album reached number 20 on the 2020 End of Year ARIA Top 100 Australian Albums Chart.[13]
Referencesedit
^ ab"Michael Gudinski talks all-star Music From The Home Front concert". The Industry Observer. 23 April 2020. Retrieved 30 May 2020.
^ ab"Music from the Home Front | JB Hi-Fi". JB Hi-Fi. Retrieved 6 March 2021.
^ ab"Music From The Home Front Proves Australian Music Wins Ratings". noise11. 26 April 2020. Retrieved 30 May 2020.
^"Music from the Home Front by Various Artists on Apple Music". Apple Music. Retrieved 10 March 2021.
^ abc"An Anzac Day Concert for the Fight Against COVID-19". amnplify. 26 April 2020. Retrieved 30 May 2020.
^"Music from the Home Front (about)". Music from the Home Front. Retrieved 30 May 2020.
^"Massive line-up announced for COVID-19 televised concert". Nine. April 2020. Retrieved 30 May 2020.
^ abJennings, James (26 April 2020). "Music from the Home Front: Old favourites lift spirits". The Sydney Morning Herald. from the original on 30 September 2020. Retrieved 10 March 2021.
^"Music From the Home Front concert shows vitality and sensitivity can coexist". The Guardian. 26 April 2020. Retrieved 30 May 2020.
^Knox, David (17 February 2020). "Sunday 16 February 2020". TV Tonight. Retrieved 17 February 2020.
^Martin, Josh (29 May 2020). "Music from the Home Front live album announced for release". NME Australia. Retrieved 6 March 2021.
^"Music From The Home Front". australian-charts.com. Retrieved 15 January 2021.
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For the album see Music from the Home Front album Music from the Home Front was a concert held across Australia and New Zealand on 25 April 2020 to pay tribute to the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps and workers at the frontline of the COVID 19 pandemic response 1 The concert was broadcast live on television by the Nine Network in Australia Channel Three in New Zealand and YouTube internationally 2 and run for 3 hours 3 Music from the Home FrontDates25 April 2020Location s AustraliaYears active2020Founded byMichael GudinskiWebsitemusicfromthehomefront wbr com wbr auThe broadcast was viewed by 1 159 million Australians with the show rating number 1 for under 40 year olds 3 A compilation album of the same name was released by Bloodlines on 19 June 2020 4 Contents 1 Background 2 Funds raised 3 Reception 3 1 Critical reception 3 2 Commercial reception 4 Live album 5 References 6 External linksBackground edit25 April is Anzac Day in Australia and New Zealand a national day of remembrance that traditionally is a day to attend the dawn service and attend or participate in the Anzac Day march to pay our respects to Australian and New Zealander service people who have served and or died in all wars but in particular those who fought at Gallipoli campaign in 1915 Due to the COVID 19 pandemic in 2020 and restrictions in place across Australia and New Zealand no public gatherings were allowed 5 In 2020 tourism promoter Michael Gudinski from Mushroom Group and Frontier Touring Company wanted to provide an event which was positive and uplifting during the time of isolation 9 days prior to Anzac Day Michael Gudinski spoke with Jimmy Barnes and the Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews about the concept of a concert to pay respects to the Anzacs and to recognise the work that is being done by those on the frontline in the medical community during the Covid 19 pandemic whereby musician performed songs while in isolation and raising awareness for Support Act RSLs and RSAs 5 The line up of Australian and New Zealand artists performed a song from their homes and it was then produced as a live concert and screened on Network 9 in Australia Channel Three in New Zealand 6 and YouTube internationally The host for the evening was David Campbell and co hosted by Christian O Connell from Gold 104 3 and Australian musicians Delta Goodrem and Guy Sebastian 5 Adrian Swift Head of Content Production and Development at Network Nine said Music from the Home Front is a salute from Australia and New Zealand s music communities to everyone serving our nations under lockdown From the military this Anzac Day to all those on the frontline fighting COVID 19 and those working to keep food delivered shelves stacked and streets cleaned And it s an opportunity for everyone watching to say thanks too just by texting us as we go to air this very different Anzac Day 7 Funds raised editUnlike the special projects that have come before it Music from the Home Front is not a telethon Gudinski told The Industry Observer This is not contrived we re going to dwell much more on the frontline workers and the Anzacs The only fundraising element will be a commercial for Support Act and an ad for the frontline workers and hospital people It s up to people to donate 1 Reception editCritical reception edit Professional ratingsReview scoresSourceRatingThe Sydney Morning Herald nbsp nbsp nbsp nbsp nbsp 8 Brodie Lancaster from The Guardian said With a three hour runtime and multiple montages the energy of the event often threatened to dip into an inescapably sombre place continuing with It s understandably hard to have fun when the message is one of sacrifice and loss but sensitivity and vitality can co exist as proved by a few performers who cracked through the downcast mood 9 Lancaster said DMA s cover of Better Be Home Soon was a stand out moment from the whole night James Jennings from The Sydney Morning Herald thought at times it veered a little too closely to a Triple M Greatest Songs of All Time countdown but the decent smattering of newer artists freshened things up Jennings said As an event designed to lift spirits and remind us that we are all in this together Music from the Home Front succeeds admirably We may not have as many family members around us to faithfully belt out Australian classics such as When the War Is Over as Jimmy Barnes and his brood do at the event s conclusion but at least there are now new ways for us to feel a little less lonely while sitting around the living room wondering what s next 8 Commercial reception edit The concert was the most watched program of the night on Australia s free to air multi channels and subscription channels and the fourth most watched program overall peaking at 4 7 million viewers 10 Live album editMain article Music from the Home Front album Mushroom Group founder and record label executive Michael Gudinski confirmed the release of a live album on 29 May 2020 11 The album was released through Bloodlines on 19 June 2020 2 Music from the Home Front debuted and peaked at number 1 on the ARIA Albums Chart 12 The album reached number 20 on the 2020 End of Year ARIA Top 100 Australian Albums Chart 13 References edit a b Michael Gudinski talks all star Music From The Home Front concert The Industry Observer 23 April 2020 Retrieved 30 May 2020 a b Music from the Home Front JB Hi Fi JB Hi Fi Retrieved 6 March 2021 a b Music From The Home Front Proves Australian Music Wins Ratings noise11 26 April 2020 Retrieved 30 May 2020 Music from the Home Front by Various Artists on Apple Music Apple Music Retrieved 10 March 2021 a b c An Anzac Day Concert for the Fight Against COVID 19 amnplify 26 April 2020 Retrieved 30 May 2020 Music from the Home Front about Music from the Home Front Retrieved 30 May 2020 Massive line up announced for COVID 19 televised concert Nine April 2020 Retrieved 30 May 2020 a b Jennings James 26 April 2020 Music from the Home Front Old favourites lift spirits The Sydney Morning Herald Archived from the original on 30 September 2020 Retrieved 10 March 2021 Music From the Home Front concert shows vitality and sensitivity can coexist The Guardian 26 April 2020 Retrieved 30 May 2020 Knox David 17 February 2020 Sunday 16 February 2020 TV Tonight Retrieved 17 February 2020 Martin Josh 29 May 2020 Music from the Home Front live album announced for release NME Australia Retrieved 6 March 2021 Music From The Home Front australian charts com Retrieved 15 January 2021 ARIA Top 100 Albums for 2020 Australian Recording Industry Association 15 January 2021 Retrieved 15 January 2021 External links editOfficial website Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Music from the Home Front amp oldid 1037088247, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
