Humanist Record Label

'Altruistic' is a record & publishing label that has recently been launched by Humanists Australia to bring music, colour and appeal to the humanist movement.

The concept was suggested by HA member/volunteer Brian Gervaise who has a music industry background and the resources to follow through with this initiative.

‘Altruistic’ are actively searching for artists  whose works are humanist aligned and they are also encouraging artistic people in general to produce material around humanist themes. Their ultimate goal is to form an entire creative humanist industry, a vibrant hub where like minded artists of all kinds can connect and collaborate. There has for a long time been a thriving christian music and film industry and they see absolutely no reason why a similar scene couldn’t be built around the humanist worldview.

Music and art is something that may be currently lacking within the humanist movement and 'Altruistic' is aiming to remedy that. They see establishing a humanist record and publishing label as an exciting and worthwhile endeavour that could be of great value to the humanist movement. 

Music has the power to transcend barriers, art is a medium that can connect with people on an intellectual level via the emotions and the ‘Altruistic’ philosophy is that the combined arts have the potential to cross over into the mainstream to help spread the humanist message.

The inspiration for ‘Altruistic’ comes from the declaration of modern humanism where it says:

“We [therefore] treasure artistic creativity and imagination and recognise the transforming power of literature, music, and the visual and performing arts.”