[5] In 2020, tourism promoter Michael Gudinski (from Mushroom Group and Frontier Touring Company) wanted to provide an event which was positive and uplifting during the time of isolation.

9 days prior to Anzac Day, Michael Gudinski spoke with Jimmy Barnes and the Victorian Premier, Daniel Andrews about the concept of a concert to pay respects to the Anzacs and to recognise the work that is being done by those on the frontline in the medical community during the Covid-19 pandemic, whereby musician performed songs while in isolation and raising awareness for Support Act, RSLs and RSAs.

The host for the evening was David Campbell and co-hosted by Christian O'Connell from Gold 104.3 and Australian musicians Delta Goodrem and Guy Sebastian.

"[1] Brodie Lancaster from The Guardian said: "With a three-hour runtime and multiple montages... the energy of the event often threatened to dip into an inescapably sombre place" continuing with "It's understandably hard to have fun when the message is one of sacrifice and loss, but sensitivity and vitality can co-exist, as proved by a few performers who cracked through the downcast mood.

We may not have as many family members around us to faithfully belt out Australian classics such as "When the War Is Over", as Jimmy Barnes and his brood do at the event's conclusion, but at least there are now new ways for us to feel a little less lonely while sitting around the living room wondering what’s next.