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The City of Greater Geelong and the Live Music Office are inviting avid music fans, musicians and those working in the industry to share their ideas and help shape the future of live music in the region.

A free Live Music Forum will be held on Wednesday 20th March from 5.30pm-9pm at the civic precinct Wurriki Nyal, at 137-149 Mercer Street, Geelong. The event will be held in Podium Room 1.

The evening is designed to foster collaboration, innovation, and growth within Geelong and The Bellarine's vibrant music sector.

The forum is part of Live & Local, a comprehensive capacity building program delivering professional development workshops, micro-music festivals and a local industry forum, presented by the City in partnership with the Live Music Office and APRA AMCOS.

City of Greater Geelong Mayor Trent Sullivan shared “I call on community members to share their insights and ideas into what they like about live music locally, opportunities to strengthen the sector and how musicians and venues can be better supported.

“Whether you're a dedicated live music venue owner, a seasoned musician, a supporter of local talent, or someone who just appreciates the power of music, we want to hear from you about the future of live music in Greater Geelong.

“This collaborative forum is a valuable opportunity to network with the City, the Live Music Office and fellow music lovers in the community to discuss what a thriving live music scene looks like in the region.”

Lucy Joseph from the Live Music Office added “Live and Local is a much-needed opportunity for the local music industry to come together and work with Council in a positive and proactive way.

“The Live Music Office is thrilled to be working with the City of Greater Geelong to provide paid employment opportunities to local musicians, build capacity for more small live music performance spaces, and shape strategic policy aimed at supporting the growth of live music activity.

“The industry forum is an opportunity for the community to have their say on the way in which strategic policy for live music is developed, so we encourage everyone to come along and participate in the discussion.”

Head to geelong.link/livemusicforum

Image. Bridie Coughlin, booker for Barwon Club Hotel, National Celtic Festival director Una McAlinden, musician Mick Ryan and Mayor Trent Sullivan.

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