Australian musicians release anthem to protect Scott Reef

More than 20 Australian artists, including Jimmy Barnes and King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard, have released a collaborative song titled “If Not Now” to advocate for the protection of Scott Reef. The track is a reimagining of King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard’s Environmental Music Prize-winning song, “If Not Now, Then When?”.

The project is a collaboration between Greenpeace Australia Pacific, Green Music Australia, and p(doom) Records. It aims to raise awareness regarding proposed industrial developments by Woodside, which plans to drill up to 57 wells as part of the Browse gas project.

Located approximately 270 kilometres off the Kimberley coast of Western Australia, Scott Reef is a 15-million-year-old coral system that supports thousands of marine species, including several endangered animals. The musical release is available on digital platforms and limited edition vinyl, featuring artwork by Jonathan Zawada.