Music sector calls for JobKeeper extension in open letter to federal government

Chris Pedler
Updated February 17 2021 - 3:26pm, first published 1:54pm
Crowds have packed in to the Riverboats Music Festival for 11 years. Picture: File photo
Crowds have packed in to the Riverboats Music Festival for 11 years. Picture: File photo

Echuca's Riverboats Festival has joined thousands of music and live entertainment industry workers in signing an open letter to the federal government asking for an extension to the JobKeeper program.

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Chris Pedler

Chris Pedler

Journalist and entertainment writer

Chris has been with the Bendigo Advertiser for more than 10 years. He has great passion for the performing arts and is very supportive of the Bendigo live music scene. Outside of the news world Chris plays golf and, regardless of the result, loves watching St Kilda play in the AFL. He loves community theatre and has performed on stage with the Bendigo Theatre Company and worked with Baldrick himself, Tony Robinson. Story tips: chris.pedler@austcommunitymedia.com.au

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