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There is truly
nothing better on the planet than experiencing live music. There’s a certain magic that dances in the air at every gig that simply cannot be replicated in the outside world.
It’s the ultimate escape from it all, and since 2020 wasn’t exactly fertile ground for live events, I know I’m not alone in saying that I’m absolutely fiending for a festival right now. There’s honestly nothing I want more in the world than to have my ears blown out by a gigantic PA as I scream the words to my favourite song in the arms of pals.
By: Christie Eliezer
Michael GudinskiGudinski’s Concert Series To Stimulate Tourism
R&B soulster Jimmy Barnes, “Dance Monkey” singer Tones & I, blues rock act The Teskey Brothers and singer songwriter Missy Higgins are involved in a new Sounds Better Together concert series designed to stimulate tourism and biz jobs through the state of Victoria.
A partnership between Michael Gudinski’s Mushroom Group and Visit Victoria, the Jan. 23 to Jan. 30 shows will be staged in regional wine-growing areas as Rutherglen and the Yarra Valley to the surf coast to Melbourne venues as the Prince of Wales Bandroom.
Gudinski said at the series launch Jan. 18, “These COVID safe concerts may be a little different to what we’re used to but the chance to finally experience live music again is incredibly exciting.” Higgins added, “Live music has always been an essential part of life in Victoria so it’s exciting to finally be getting back
READING Melbourne Music Week expands program, including gig series curated by The Tote, The Old Bar and more
Melbourne Music Week expands program, including gig series curated by The Tote, The Old Bar and more Cash Savage - image by Naomi Lee Beveridge
Words by Tom Parker
The festival runs until February 28.
Melbourne Music Week has been a whole lot different in 2020/21 compared to past years. Extending across three months, the festival has played an important part in reviving a live music scene previously debilitated by the pandemic.
After hosting a number of sold out events throughout December and January to this point, MMW has just lifted the lid on its next run of events.
Live at the Bowl just added heaps more gigs to its 2021 program MaRLo
Words by Tom Parker
Featuring performances from the likes of Archie Roach, Cash Savage & The Last Drinks, The Meanies and more.
Sidney Myer Music Bowl’s new Live at the Bowl concert series has been a revelation so far, reinvigorating Melbourne’s live music scene with a host of stellar gigs in the beloved open-air arena.
Now, they’ve arrived with more names on the lineup, and punters can expect appearances from pub rock kings, Aussie music legends, electronic wunderkinds, indie favourites and some comedy legends.
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