Brisbane rockers raising funds for mental illness and hardship charity Support Act through new brew music launch
The Dollar Bill Murrays
“The team at All Inn have been making great brews for years, so when they reached out to see if we were keen to guest brew a beer with them we jumped at the chance. Through their generosity, we feel privileged to be able to give back to the local and national music community we’re so proud to be a part of!
“We’ve all personally had friends go through some rough patches, and knowing Support Act is out there really means a lot – being able to do this through a tasty beer is the… well, froth on top!” say the band.
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“When the opportunity presented itself we couldn’t say no, we jumped at it! We love music and we love our community, what better way to show it than to team up with such a great Brissy band and give a bit back via Support Act to those who do so much for the music industry.” – Lyndon Pasztor, Operations Manager and Brewer of All Inn Brewing Co.
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“The creative rewards for musicians may be high, but, for most, income is not – with 80% of Australian musicians earning less than the minimum wage. This means saving for a rainy day is out of the question and making provision for ill health or old age almost impossible. We help by providing support through financial relief, advice and practical assistance, and we contribute to funeral costs.
As we receive no Government funding, we are reliant on donations and fundraising to maintain our crisis services. Support Act is always grateful for any community support and is glad to be the chosen charity for the funds raised by The Dollar Bill Murrays’ and All Inn Brewery Co’s live music launch.” – Joanna Forman, Support Act spokesperson
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Support Act
Support Act is a registered charity founded in 1997 by the music industry, for the music industry. The charity understand that a life crisis can quickly lead to financial hardship. Support Act have paid the rent, kept the power on, repaired instruments, provided petrol, bought school uniforms, helped rehouse a prized vinyl collection, replaced a rotten bed and kept a dog in biscuits.
Support Act has helped Carol Lloyd, Danny Widdicombe and many, many others. Staff members include legends of the stage and behind-the-scenes including The Go-Betweens’ Lindy Morrison.
Support Act have brought comfort and dignity to many people in the final stages of life, and helped get artists and music workers back on their feet when they have hit a rough patch and just need a breathing space.
The Dollar Bill Murrays
2017 has seen Brisbane quartet release plenty of new music, produce their debut music video, embark on their first interstate tour, sign with Brisbane boutique label Valley Heat Records, support several established acts including The Delta Riggs, and their first brewing collaboration with All Inn Brewing Co. – Bill F. Murray Malt Liquor – recently claimed the Gold Medal at the Australian Craft Beer Awards.
The band will be releasing a new single in December, before heading out on their second-ever interstate tour in January 2018.
Listen to previous releases on Soundcloud | Spotify | Bandcamp
Watch breakthrough single “Medicine” live in 360° at The Zoo HERE
Sounds Like: Arctic Monkeys, Queens of The Stone Age, Death From Above 1979
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All Inn Brewing Co.
Our game is making beer by treating our ingredients, our environment, and our community with care and respect. We’re very particular about the malt and hops that we put through our brewery, and about what happens after we’ve used them. Spent grain becomes animal feed at local farms, while all through the brew process we recycle whatever waste water we can and we operate on solar power.
Since 2012, our beers have made up a steadily expanding and rich cast of characters, but they’re united in their focus on simple enjoyment. Our beers are unpasteurised, unfiltered and finings free — which also makes most of our range vegan friendly. With a range consisting of 7 core products and a never ending list of seasonal beers, there is something to suit every punter.
Read more about the brewery here – Bill F. Murray Malt Liquor will be in bars nationally from January 2018
Soda Jerks
Soda Jerks are a 4-piece Brisbane outfit that fashion jangly guitar-laden tunes, with influences ranging from UK indie-rock revivalists The Vaccines to the goofy twangs of Mac Demarco. Soda Jerks have played across Brisbane alongside bands such as Flowertruck, Born Joy Dead, Food Court and British India. Since forming in late 2015, Soda Jerks have amassed an impressive catalogue of infectious indie-rock tunes with relatable lyricism, driving drums and intelligently layered guitars.
Listen to Soda Jerks here
About the live music fundraiser:
The Dollar Bill Murrays x ALL INN BREWING CO for Support Act
Thursday 14 December 2017
The End Bar – 73 Vulture Street, West End
Bands from 8PM onwards – FREE Entry
ALL proceeds of Bill F. Murray Malt Liquor sales will be donated to Support Act
