The music industry is among the hardest hit
due to COVID-19, with more than 500 events cancelled or postponed over the
coming months - and a devastating effect on event organisers, bar companies,
vendors, suppliers, DJs, artists, creatives, venues, security teams, etc.
With SAFE, the South African music industry
has mobilised and united to fill the gap.
The following statement has been issued:
“SAFE initiatives will be hosted by the
music industry’s finest curators and creators. We call on you to engage with
these initiatives, give a little and share the love.
Rally your circle and get behind the
initiative, enjoy what is being created online during this time of uncertainty
to protect those worst affected by the temporary industry shutdown. Your
support will help the people behind the scenes that have worked hard to bring
you some of the greatest experiences in South Africa. The true, unsung heroes.
Where
do donations go?
In the short term, the hardest hit will be
hourly-paid workers. This includes but is not limited to barmen, waiters,
technical set-up crews, décor company set-up crews, security officers,
cleaners, fencing staff, and more. The list is exhaustive, and the effect
potentially catastrophic.
Many thousands of these individuals are the
main breadwinners in their households and will find themselves with no income.
To begin, SAFE intends to bring help to
those who need it most, our unsung heroes. In partnership with Pick 'n Pay Feed
The Nation and a number of event industry leaders, SAFE intends to support
these individuals with food vouchers. These vouchers will allow them to go to
their nearest Pick 'n Pay for a hamper of essentials.
The hamper, created in partnership with
Feed The Nation can feed a family of five for a month!
To start donating right away visit https://www.safelive.events/events/safe-feed-the-industry-fd50
For more information on SAFE visit https://safefund.org.za/
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