ALWAYS LIVE is back for 2024, with hundreds of artists set to pack out live music venues and bring thousands of visitors to Victoria from this November.
Premier Jacinta Allan and Minister for Tourism, Sport and Major Events Steve Dimopoulos today joined Aussie music icons Missy Higgins and Baker Boy OAM alongside ALWAYS LIVE Chair Matt Gudinski and CEO Psyche Payne at the Corner Hotel in Richmond – announcing a jam-packed program to run from 22 November to 8 December.
It’s just one of a calendar of major event announcements the Labor Government will be making over the coming weeks.
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This year’s ALWAYS LIVE program features more than 65 events, including stadium shows, exclusive gigs, and intimate performances. Of the program’s 289 artists, 208 hail from Victoria.
Headlining this year’s program is Italian-American DJ and producer Anyma, who will take over Flemington Racecourse in an international exclusive. Anyma recently sold out six nights at the Sphere in Vegas – now he’s coming to Victoria.
Tina Arena will perform at Mornington Racecourse for the 30th anniversary of her smash hit album Don’t Ask, where she’ll be joined by Richard Marx, Daryl Braithwaite, and Kate Ceberano.
Missy Higgins will cap off her sold-out tour with a unique show alongside guests Dan Sultan and Mia Wray at Sidney Myer, and an inclusive and interactive First Nations celebration of song and dance will come to Federation Square.
The White Stripes’ Jack White will perform at Ballarat’s Civic Hall and the Corner Hotel in Richmond, and punk rock legends The Offspring will perform a one-night-only show at Forum Theatre.
Roísín Murphy will headline a queer party in Port Melbourne, and St. Vincent will host an intimate dinner, Q&A and performance at Crown Aviary, along with all-ages shows at St Kilda’s Palais and Ballarat’s Her Majesty’s Theatre.
Victoria’s stellar spring schedule includes the AFL Grand Final, Melbourne Cup Carnival, Amy’s Great Ocean Grand Fondo, the Food, Fire and Light Festival, MotoGP and two international netball tests featuring the Australian Diamonds.
IN REGIONAL VICTORIA
In addition to mega rockstars Jack White and St Vincent heading into Ballarat, the regional program for ALWAYS LIVE is huge!
In partnership with Australia’s youth music organisation, The Push, and triple j Unearthed, ALWAYS LIVE 2024 will deliver a huge regional series through The Push All-Ages Tour. Beginning on Friday 22 November at The Maydale Pavilion, Horsham’s lineup will feature The Rions, South Summit and Jem Cassar-Daley. On Sunday 24 November, Pacific Avenue, Teenage Joans and special guests hit the stage at Vine Hotel in Wangaratta. West Geelong Town Hall on Friday 29 November will see performances from DICE and Good Sniff. And on Saturday 30 November the series finishes up at Bendigo Neighbourhood Hub with JACOTÉNE, Becca Hatch, INKABEE x FLEWNT, with additional supports across the four dates to be chosen via a triple j Unearthed competition.
In partnership with the Bush Music Fund ALWAYS LIVE presents a special four-stop Victorian tour by Maningridan all-female saltwater rock-n-roll group Ripple Effect with support from Amos Roach taking in The Bridge Hotel in Castlemaine, Pig & Whistle in Main Ridge with extra special guest Nola Lauch, Northcote Social Club and Murran First Nations Hub.
Gippsland audiences will be treated to the Yarns & Yodels tour by three-time Golden Guitar winning country star Brad Cox. Having taken home the Tamworth Country Music Festival’s top accolades for Male Artist, Contemporary Country Album “Acres” and Top Selling Australian Country Album, his Yarns & Yodels four date tour with Gena Rose Bruce and special guests will stop at Wonthaggi, Traralgon, Sale and Lake Tyers, presented with Loney Lands Agency.
Audiences are invited to explore the vibrant culture of the Torres Strait Islands through Boite Voices Maiem: Songs of the Torres Strait Islands, a unique musical event led by proud Meriam musician and Artistic Director Deb Lowah Clark on Saturday 30 November at Melbourne Recital Centre, and Sunday December 1 at The Goods Shed Terminus Theatre in Ballarat. With rehearsals culminating in a grand performance, an un-auditioned choir of 150-200 voices will join Deb Lowah Clark and special guests to present songs that showcase the diversity and heritage of the Zenadth Kes through powerful, communal music-making. EOIs are open now.
Folk Sounds will present renowned Australian folk and soul artists Steph Strings, Didirri and Kee’ahn as they embark on a four date regional tour across Gippsland performing at venues including Riverview Tavern, The Wedge Performing Arts Centre, Waterwheel Tavern and Phillip Island Winery presented by The Hills Are Alive and Lonely Lands Agency.
On Saturday 30 November in Geelong ALWAYS LIVE and GRID Series present ALWAYS LIVE AT the Barwon Club featuring Baraka, The Kid, Wild Gloriosa, Ridzyray, Daisy Kilbourne and Manny Lado.
That’s just scraping the surface of the gigantic program!
For full details of the program announcement visit www.alwayslive.com.au.
