Steve Burley’s Melbourne barbershop is hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic as the Married At First Sight cast urge fans to support his struggling business
The current cast of Married At First Sight have united to support Steve Burley’s barbershop in Melbourne as the COVID-19 pandemic hits the small business.
Steve, 51, has implemented social distancing at Kingsman Barbers in Balaclava, Victoria, to safeguard both customers and staff as they remain open.
‘One way to do a bit of self-care is to go and get your haircut,’ said Drew Brauer in an Instagram post on Monday, drumming up support for his co-star’s livelihood.
Support: The current cast of Married At First Sight have united to support Steve Burley’s (pictured) barbershop in Melbourne as the COVID-19 pandemic hits the small business
In recent weeks, Dave Cannon, Jonethen Musulin, Ivan Sarakula, Drew Brauer and Seb Guilhaus have all thrown their support behind the small business.
Whereas Dave and Jonethen have visited the shop for a trim, the others have shared video messages and posts to Instagram urging fans to book an appointment.
‘Hey guys, we’re all going through a pretty tough time at the minute and it’s affecting a lot of businesses. One of my boys, Steve, from the show has a barbershop by the name of Kingsman Barbers in Balaclava, Victoria,’ began Ivan in his video.
Small business: Steve, 51, has implemented social distancing at Kingsman Barbers in Balaclava, Victoria, to safeguard both customers and staff as they remain open
‘One way to do a bit of self-care is to go and get your haircut,’ said Drew Brauer (pictured) in an Instagram post on Monday, drumming up support for his co-star’s livelihood
Real estate agent Ivan continued: ‘It is a small business and he does do a famous job with his team. Get down there and show some local support’
Drew told fans: ‘Hope you’re all staying safe and sane during these strange times. One way to do a bit of self-care is to go and get your haircut. Speaking of haircuts, If you’re in Melbourne, my man Steve has a barbershop in Balaclava, Victoria.’
Seb wrote: ‘Hey if anyone needs a trim in Melbourne, check out Steve’s barber shop.’
‘It is a small business and he does do a famous job with his team. Get down there and show some local support,’ said Ivan Sarakula (pictured) in his own video message
On March 25, Steve shared a selfie wearing a face mask in the shop, as two barbers worked behind him, keeping plenty of space between their chairs.
‘Social distancing is in place. We are open with clearly some changes to help you and us. Book online only,’ he explained.
This week the business revealed they are now reducing their trading hours.
As of Monday night, at least 5,795 people have been diagnosed with coronavirus in Australia, including 41 people who have since died.
Co-stars: Jonethen Musulin (L) and Dave Cannon (R) have both had a trim there in recent weeks
Pandemic: As of Monday night, at least 5,795 people have been diagnosed with coronavirus in Australia, including 41 people who have since died