Cash raised by NT community is music to the ears of local musos

TERRITORY entertainers left out of work because of COVID-19 have been given a leg up after the community raised more than $7000 for them.

Darwin Live was able to raise more than $7000 to support local musos out of work during the coronavirus pandemic. Picture: Che Chorley

TERRITORY entertainers left out of work because of COVID-19 have been given a leg up after the community raised more than $7000 for them.

Musicians, comedians and other local performers who took part in the Darwin Live Facebook livestreaming sessions each got a share of the cash raised through GoFundMe.

Darwin musician Paul Phoenix said he was grateful to receive financial support during the difficult time.

“In October last year I gave up my job as a cabinet-maker to be a full time muso and so I’ve had to go on JobSeeker,” he said.

“It’s been pretty tough.”

Crystal Robins and Paul Phoenix were two of the musicians who performed as part of Darwin Live and received a share of the funds raised through GoFundMe. Picture: Che Chorley

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Mr Phoenix said the Darwin Live livestreaming events also gave him a platform to keep performing.

“It’s a good outlet for us when we’re sitting at home,” he said.