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LIVE MUSIC AND PERFORMANCE VENUE IMPACTS FROM COVID-19 AUSTRALIA

LIVE MUSIC AND PERFORMANCE VENUE IMPACTS FROM COVID-19 AUSTRALIA

The live music and performance sector have suffered immediate and direct negative impacts as a result of the Government’s necessary and important response to the COVID-19 crisis.

Many venues are now facing critical circumstances and need urgent assistance to survive the pandemic.

If your venue has had to either close or stop presenting live music and performance we want to hear from you.

This survey is to collect non-attributable aggregate data that is now much needed to document the widespread impacts being experienced by venues across Australia, and to also respond to and inform immediate support and future recovery initiatives. All data attributable to any individual venue will remain private and confidential.

The Live Music Office and the state and territory music industry organisations that make up the Australian Music Industry Network (AMIN) will use this data to enable the tiers of government to understand the impact of the virus on live music venues, and assist in ensuring government responses are targeted to support your most pressing needs.

The environment is changing quickly, so your quick response and guidance will greatly assist our industry through this crisis by responding to the support packages available. If there are gaps, we need to know soon.

If you can complete as a priority, our first aggregate report will be prepared after Friday April 10.

Your participation is greatly valued at this difficult time.

Support for health and well-being for the community and music industry is a foremost priority, with help at hand from these organisations.

Support Act Wellbeing Helpline – 1800 959 500
Lifeline – 13 11 14
Mental Health Line – 1800 011 511

If you have any questions please contact Info@livemusicoffice.com.au

1.Which State or Territory in Australia are you in?
2.What type of venue are you?
3.What types of entertainment do you present or host?
4.What is your venues maximum capacity?
5.Do you currently have any (non COVID-19) restrictions attached to your liquor licence or development consent around the presentation of live music or performance?
6.What is your current trading status?
7.Before the COVID-19 outbreak, how much live entertainment did your venue present?
8.Before the COVID-19 outbreak, how many staff did you employ per month?
9.How many staff do you now employ per month?
10.Have you made any of the below changes to your business since Thursday 12 March as restrictions on public gatherings were introduced? (COVID-19 related only). Choose 1 or more.
11.How would you describe your venue (for non-attributable aggregate data only)
12.What fixed costs do you experience on a monthly basis? (for non-attributable aggregate data only)
13.How many weeks can you sustain the venue without financial or additional support?
14.The Australian Government is supporting Australian businesses to manage cash flow challenges and retain employees (see link https://treasury.gov.au/coronavirus/businesses).

If your business has been significantly impacted by COVID-19:

- Under the JobKeeper program, you will be able to claim a fortnightly payment of $1,500 per eligible employee from 30 March 2020, for a maximum of six months.

- Boosting Cash Flow for Employers: The Government is providing up to $100,000 to eligible small and medium-sized businesses, and not for-profits (NFPs) that employ people, with a minimum payment of $20,000. These payments will help businesses and NFPs with their cash flow so they can keep operating, pay their rent, electricity and other bills and retain staff.

How will the Support for Businesses program help your business survive the pandemic?
Q1
Are you eligible for the JobKeeper payment?
If so, will the JobKeeper Payment help your business survive the pandemic?
Are you eligible for the Boosting Cash Flow for Employers measures?
If so, will the Boosting Cash Flow for Employers measures help your business survive the pandemic?
15.On 20 March 2020 the Australian Banking Association announced a Small Business Relief Package from Australia’s banks.

Australian banks will defer loan repayments for six months for small businesses who need assistance because of COVID-19. Other assistance can include fees waived, loans restructured, and further credit offered.

Will the Small Business Relief Package assist your business to get through the pandemic?
16.Can you estimate any financial losses per month from here? (For non-attributable aggregate data only)
17.What are your needs at this time to sustain the business?
18.If a cash injection is required, how much immediate cash relief would keep you sustained for 6 months?
19.Tell us in more detail about the implications of COVID-19 and its related control measures on your business and operations.
20.Were you impacted by the bushfires or extreme weather events in the last 12 months?
21.Contact Information
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