Songs for Freedom: Media

Gained media from City of Melville Presentation 2021 28 Media Stories (4 print, 10 radio,14 digital) Online Reach (incl. social media) – 330,000 Audience Reach of Media - 146,000 approx. Social Media Reach – 184,000

Media Quotes

“Freedom takes centre stage’’ The Koori Mail

“Song writing for healing in the very purest sense” ABC Radio

“Songs for Freedom – bringing the heart of the Pilbara to ” Xpress Mag

“An unforgettable night of music, peace and freedom” Xpress Mag

“Roebourne artists brings people together at Songs for Freedom concert” The West Australian

“Performed by a stellar cast, this homegrown concert captures the essence of the Pilbara, the joy of living on country, and the spirit of a town which knows love, loss and resilience” Koori Mail

“Songs for Freedom is about healing for a community that has been through a lot” ABC Australia Wide

“The essence of the Pilbara and the joy of living on country” Melville Gazette

Radio Links

ABC Perth Mornings Online – Jo Trilling feature 4/3/21 https://www.abc.net.au/radio/perth/programs/mornings/songs-for- freedom/13226710

ABC Australia Wide – 30min feature on Songs for Freedom 5/3/21. "Stories, that's all we are" - Songs for Freedom is helping the Roebourne community heal. Interviews with Michelle Adams, , Lois Olney, Naomi Pigram, Allery Sandy at Welcome to Country https://www.abc.net.au/radio/programs/australia- wide/australia-wide/13199008

Media Clippings

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