Local pubs, clubs and live music venues are set to host some of Australia’s biggest music artists before the end of the year to help kick-start the entertainment industry after COVID-19 closures.
Great Southern Nights is an initiative by the NSW Government in collaboration with Destination NSW and Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA) which will see names like Matt Corby, Thelma Plum and Ash Grunwald performing live on the Far North Coast.
Nationals Member of the Legislative Council Ben Franklin said tickets were on sale now and encouraged everyone to see a show and welcome live music back to the Northern Rivers.
“I’m thrilled that venues across the Ballina and Lismore electorates are going to host these awesome events,” Mr Franklin said.
“I love our arts industry and Australia has amazing home grown talent so I can’t wait to see our local venues come to life again.
“Arts, tourism, entertainment and hospitality have been the hardest-hit industries since COVID-19 emerged and these gigs are an important way of helping get people in jobs and back on their feet.”
There are going to be over 1,000 gigs across NSW in November so there will be no shortage of music for people to enjoy.
|
TOWN |
VENUE |
DATE |
ARTIST |
|
Ballina |
Ballina RSL |
5 November |
Phil Jamieson + Pat Davern |
|
Ballina |
Ballina RSL |
28 November |
Steve Balbi |
|
Ballina |
The Australian Hotel |
14 November |
Casey Barnes |
|
Ballina |
The Australian Hotel |
28 November |
Daddy Long Legs and the Swamp Donkeys |
|
Brunswick Heads |
Brunswick Picture House |
14 November |
Harry James Angus |
|
Brunswick Heads |
Brunswick Picture House |
17 November |
Oka |
|
Brunswick Heads |
Brunswick Picture House |
20 November |
Matt Corby |
|
Brunswick Heads |
Brunswick Picture House |
22 November |
Ben Walsh and the Orkestra of the Underground featuring Shaun Tan |
|
Brunswick Heads |
Brunswick Picture House |
27 November |
Thelma Plum |
|
Brunswick Heads |
Brunswick Picture House |
28 November |
Thelma Plum |
|
Brunswick Heads |
Brunswick Picture House |
29 November |
Michael Simic (AKA Mikelangelo) |
|
Byron Bay |
The Northern |
5 November |
Jaguar Jonze |
|
Byron Bay |
The Northern |
7 November |
Waax |
|
Byron Bay |
The Northern |
14 November |
In Hearts Wake |
|
Byron Bay |
The Northern |
26 November |
Sycco |
|
Byron Bay |
Byron Youth Activity Centre |
21 November |
The Buckleys |
|
Byron Bay |
Byron Youth Activity Centre |
22 November |
Jack Botts |
|
Byron Bay |
Byron Theatre |
6 November |
The Buckleys |
|
Byron Bay |
Byron Theatre |
22 November |
Classic Steinway Concert |
|
Byron Bay |
Byron Theatre |
25 November |
Performers & Buskers of Byron |
|
Byron Bay |
Byron Theatre |
27 November |
Ash Grunwald |
|
Byron Bay |
Byron Theatre |
29 November |
Hat Fitz & Cara |
|
Eltham |
The Eltham Hotel |
6 November |
Andy Golledge + Caitlin Harnett |
|
Eltham |
The Eltham Hotel |
12 November |
Lucie Thorne w/ The Eltham House Band |
|
Lennox Head |
The Park Lane Theatre |
7 November |
Tex Perkins |
|
Lismore |
Lismore City Hall |
12 November |
Tim Freedman |
|
Lismore |
Lismore City Hall |
14 November |
Budjerah |
|
Lismore |
Lismore City Hall |
21 November |
Tainui |
|
Lismore |
Lismore City Hall |
26 November |
No Frills Twins |
|
Lismore |
Lismore City Hall |
28 November |
Willliam Crighton |
The above table shows events happening throughout the Ballina and Lismore Electorates but there are also plenty of performances in Tweed, Evans Head, Yamba, Grafton, Coffs Harbour and Port Macquarie for anyone wanting to go on a road trip.
Mr Franklin said these gigs were possible because of the efforts of all people in NSW to keep safe during COVID-19.
“A huge thank you to everyone across the Northern Rivers that has made this possible. The whole NSW community has sacrificed a lot and it is great that we can now host live music again in a COVID-Safe way.”
Tickets will sell quickly so make sure you don’t miss out! All artist, ticket and venue information is available at www.greatsouthernnights.com.au
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