2020

In 2020, the entertainment industry couldn’t be more vital. Through lockdown and home isolation, the arts has kept us enthralled, distracted and carried us through: from streaming video to audiobooks; concerts to performances on Zoom. ACTober is a chance to celebrate the efforts of those who entertain us.

Across Australia and New Zealand, and indeed the world, the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic have been devastating, especially so for the performing arts industry. Thousands of events, productions, festivals, performances and concerts have been cancelled or postponed, leaving countless out-of-work and out-of-pocket.