Baker Boy, Emma Donovan, Isaiah Firebrace and more are set to star in the 'On the Road Again' concert series, bringing live music events back to Victoria and outer-metropolitan Melbourne.
On The Road Again is a state government-funded series of 34 grants to individuals and groups – including regional venues, promoters and artists – to bring live music events back to Victoria, focused on the regions and outer suburbs, which will create 300 live music events in total.
Live music performances and events across the state will feature artists including Baker Boy, Emma Donovan and The Putbacks, Isaiah Firebrace, Kaiit, Gordi and Music in Exile.
The key takeaways
- On The Road Again is a state government-funded series of 34 live music grants
- The program will create 300 live music events in Victoria across 2022
- The shows will feature Baker Boy, Emma Donovan and The Putbacks, Isaiah Firebrace and more
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Music festivals are also set to roar back to life, with Ocean Sounds in Phillip Island and Gaytimes Festival in Gembrook just a couple of the exciting attractions Victorians can enjoy this summer.
The 300 event total will include a 20-date youth music calendar of events to provide live music for younger audiences, giving Victoria’s passionate young music fans the chance to see their live performers up close.
Seven industry organisations are on board to deliver events and programs, including the Australian Festivals Association, Multicultural Arts Victoria, Songlines and youth music initiative The Push.
“With more than 300 incredible events and an awesome line-up of local artists, this summer offers plenty of reasons to take a music-fuelled roadtrip across Victoria,” Minister for Creative Industries Danny Pearson, said.
“On the Road Again is bringing performers back to local stages, supporting the live music industry, generating tourism and delivering economic benefits in towns and suburbs across the state.”
Details of the first On The Road Again events are now online, with further gigs and events to be added throughout the 2022 season. For more information including gig listings and ticket information, visit vmdo.com.au/ontheroadagain.
