DEFENCE MEDIA RELEASE
Issued by Ministerial Support and Public Affairs, Department of Defence, Canberra, ACT
Phone: 02 6127 1999, Fax: 02 6265 1545
MSPA 119/10
Wednesday, 21 April 2010
What are they marching for this ANZAC Day
The Australian Army Band Sydney and Canberra based singer/songwriter, Pete
Gervasoni
have joined forces to produce a package designed to encourage young
Australian’s to remember, interpret and understand the Australian experience of war
and its enduring impact on Australian society.
“This package is the definitive collection of music required for schools and
community groups to conduct their own commemorative service and is a constant
reminder of our veterans and what they are marching for," Mr Gervasoni said.
The supporting music video features unprecedented access to the Australian War
Memorial’s archives kindly donated by the Australian War Memorial.
"The video is a fitting tribute to the Australian Defence Force and provides a visual
interpretation of the Anzac spirit and the courage shown by the men and women that
serve our country,” Mr Gervasoni said.
The package features Pete Gervasoni's commemorative song What Are They
Marching For , performed by the Australian Army Band Sydney.
“Veterans and their families that have heard this song at live shows around the
country have been asking me, when will our ‘song be released? When will we have
our own national song? And well it’s been almost 10 years in the making but we have
finally got there,” Mr Gervasoni said.
WHAT:
The Vice Chief of the Defence Force, Lieutenant General David
Hurley will officially launch the What Are They Marching For
commemorative song and the community package.
WHEN:
10.15 arrival for 10.30 start: Thursday 22 April, 2010
WHERE:
Theatrette R1 Foyer, Russell Offices, Russell.
All proceeds from CD sales will be donated to the Australian War Memorial.
For more information including access to music video or song visit
Media enquiries: Pete Gervasoni 0417 370 384
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