Thursday, 10 March 2022

Ministers statements: Rock for Reflection and Remembrance

Mr LEANE (Eastern Metropolitan—Minister for Local Government, Minister for Suburban Development, Minister for Veterans) (12:14): Today I am pleased to draw the house’s attention to the first rock concert at the Shrine of Remembrance, on Sunday, 13 March, which will be led by veterans: Rock for Reflection and Remembrance. There will be entertainment and art which will showcase the creative talent of our veterans community. Rock 4 R’n’R is being supported by the Victorian government through Creative Victoria and Minister Danny Pearson, the veterans team at Fairer Victoria, RSL Victoria, the City of Melbourne and Open Arms. This is a free event at the shrine between 2.00 pm and 8.00 pm on Sunday, and it is a great way for Victorians to show their support to veterans and their families for all they have done for us.

Rock for Reflection and Remembrance will kick-off the Australian National Veterans Art Museum’s annual March to Art program. Included in the concert line-up are rock legend John ‘Swannee’ Swan; Wiggles star Anthony Field, performing as part of the Riflemen; Melbourne songstress Stella Anning; and Liam Haven, all performing tracks from the Rock for R’n’R album, which was released last year. I congratulate the organisers, including Harry Moffitt, an SAS veteran, and ANVAM, a veteran-led charity whose mission is to promote the wellbeing of the veteran community through facilitated arts programs. There will also be veteran-owned food vans and kids activities, along with self-guided walking tours of Melbourne’s veteran public art trail, which is part of the ANVAM March to Art: Voice exhibition. This exhibition highlights new, innovative works and projects across the veteran community through various creative mediums. I once again want to congratulate all of the organisers of what I am sure will be a fantastic event.