John “Peko” Petkovitch passed away on Saturday 26^th August in Perth while undergoing chemo. Peko was the ex-drummer for the Mixtures. He had put his hand up to help ARCA make a noise in the world, to bring awareness for what crew have contributed to the industry, and to keep the help going for those that need it.

R.I.P Peko. Your efforts will be missed.

Tim Bradsmith in Perth has now taken up the cause to help us.

The reunion in Sydney at the Bald Faced Stag was another fantastic event with over 120 turning upand enjoying the day.

Noel Jefferson (Johnny O’Keefe’s roadie) got up any said a few words in support of what ARCA is about.

ARCA presented Support Act CEO Joanna Cave a cheque on the day for $5k towards the roadies fund.

The next ARCA reunion will be in Melbourne 2018. Details to be announced soon.

Long time ARCA Mentor and legend Jimmy Barnes has put his hand up for the cause once again, signing copies of his CD & DVD back catalogue, to be auctioned and sold at the upcoming Entech Roadshows.

To all those who have donated to the Support Act Roadies Fund, eternal thanx. It has helped some of our mates. ARCA is aware that Support Act have acted on every referral and have funded over $34,000 to crew in crisis in recent months. ARCA will continue to do our utmost to support and assist those in need. We are still be striving to gain 5c a ticket as an income stream.

ARCA has been blessed to have Paul Kelly readily agree to donating 5c per tick from his upcoming tour of Australia. Paul lost good friend and lighting guy Scotty "Dot" Duhig to suicide and is a big supporter of the ARCA cause.