This Guy Just Dropped $9 Million On Kurt Cobain's Old Guitar To Raise Awareness For Struggling Musicians

Many industries have been struggling to survive amid the COVID-19 pandemic, but one industry in particular, which contributes greatly to the identity and culture of Australia, has been overlooked and needs our support.

The arts community has unfortunately faced massive loss over the past few months, leaving many musicians without wage and mental health support. 

One very generous Australian, has taken it upon himself to shine a light on the struggling arts community, by throwing down a whopping $9 million Australian on former Nirvana frontman, Kurt Cobain's guitar. 

Founder of RØDE Microphones, Peter Freedman purchased the highly sought after music relic, which was famously played by Cobain during Nirvana's 1993 'MTV Unplugged' performance. 

The guitar was purchased through US auction house 'Julien's Auctions' for a US $6.01 million, translating to a hell of a lot more Australian moolah.

Freedman says he intends to tour the iconic guitar through various exhibitions, injecting all proceeds directly into the performing arts community. 

“I immediately knew it was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to secure it and use it as a vehicle to spotlight the struggles that those in the performing arts are facing and have always faced.”

- Peter Freedman

Freedman goes on to explain how COVID-19 has highlighted the "...harsh reality..." of living and working within the performing industry and the lack of support during "...times of need...".

“The arts, and organisations that support the arts, are remarkably undervalued and underfunded by many governments around the world, considering their cultural and economic importance. I saw buying this guitar as an opportunity to not only share it with music fans, but to do so in a way that raises awareness for the struggles that musicians and artists face every day, and lobby governments for change.”

- Peter Freedman

Keeshia & Tim managed to get the budding philanthropist on the phone to discuss the significance of the arts community and how he plans to use his impressive purchase to help struggling artists across Australia. 

Tune into the full chat below...