OMA continues support for nationwide signage to Light Up the Dawn this Anzac Day

The Outdoor Media Association (OMA) has announced its continued support for Light Up the Dawn which will be promoted nationwide on digital signs in the lead up to Anzac Day.

Light Up the Dawn is an RSL initiative, instituted last year to mark Anzac Day when the traditional march was cancelled due to COVID-19. Australians were encouraged to honour our armed forces at 6am on Anzac Day in an at-home vigil, lighting a candle in their driveways or on their balconies, or in their living rooms, to commemorate the nation’s veterans.

“In 2020, Light Up the Dawn brought us all together in a year of great challenge and change, where the Australian community stood united – in uniforms or pyjamas, wearing medals, poppies and sprigs of rosemary – to let Australian veterans know that their service and sacrifice will never be forgotten,” said Tony Ferris , RSL Queensland State President.

Based on the positive community response, Light Up the Dawn will again encourage Australians to come together. Whether gathering for public services or participating in private reflection, Australians have a choice in how they honour the service and sacrifice of veterans this ANZAC Day.

The RSL will also produce a short personal service and participation kits for use by the community, as well as a live-streamed dawn service at 6am on the day.

“This year, as restrictions ease, we are committed to safely honouring our veterans, past and present – whether at traditional services, or by commemorating personally at home,” added Tony.

“It was moving to see the simple and safe gesture that was Light Up the Dawn very obviously resonate with the community last year. Our members were proud to support Light Up the Dawn using the industry’s network of digital signs to encourage people to come together. It is wonderful to see our promotion of events like this not only lighting up the dawn but contributing to the public discourse by bringing people together in reflection on a day of such significance to our nation,” said Charmaine Moldrich, CEO of the OMA.

“We salute RSL Queensland for their efforts in producing Light Up the Dawn giving all Australians the chance to stand in solidarity in remembrance of those who served and made the ultimate sacrifice for our nation.”

OMA members supporting Light Up the Dawn this year include AOSCo, BIG Outdoor, goa Billboards, JCDecaux, oOh!media, Outdoor Systems, Paradise Outdoor Advertising, QMS Media, Shopper Media, and Total Outdoor Media (TOM).

For more information about Light Up the Dawn visit lightupthedawn.com.au.