Local live music scene to benefit from bumper April events calendar

Local live music scene to benefit from bumper April events calendar

Newcastle is continuing its support for the live music industry with a further $20,000 injection to encourage gigs during the upcoming bumper event month of April.

The second instalment of Live Music Grants follows the success of earlier this year, where incentives of up to $500 per event were provided to venues for hosting live acts during the New Annual festival.

City of Newcastle Lord Mayor, Nuatali Nelmes said after a successful initial program, the convergence of multiple events in April was the perfect time to bring live music back to the city.

“City of Newcastle is committed to a creating a vibrant city and supporting our cultural sector, and we know live music is key to achieving these goals,” Nuatali said.

“During the New Annual festival, there were over 40 live music events at 16 venues across Newcastle because of our Live Music Grants, giving a much-needed boost to our home-grown talent and the local hospitality ecosystem needed to nurture the future Trophy Eyes, Muzzy Pep, Silverchair, Screaming Jets, Amy Vee, RAAVE Tapes, and Gooch Palms.

“Live Music Grants is one of the many City of Newcastle initiatives providing support and promotion of the city’s unique creative scene as part of our commitment to delivering the Live Music Strategy.”

Live music events funded by the second round of the program will take place between 6 and 20 April to coincide with other significant events across the city, including the Rip Curl Newcastle Cup World Tour surfing, Sailfest Regatta, Women’s Rugby 7s, New Run and Newcastle Food Month.

Newcastle Councillor, Carol Duncan said April is shaping up to be an exciting month.

“With an influx of visitors set to flock to Newcastle over April, we’re activating the city by helping local venues to host a wide range of live music,” Carol said.

“A vibrant live music scene is vital to ensuring Newcastle continues to develop its bustling arts and culture scene, and provide a lively, diverse and safe night-time economy to benefit the entire community.

“April is going to be an exciting month for the city and we look forward to welcoming new and returning visitors to experience the Newcastle difference.”

Live Music Grants applications are now open and close on 22 March 2021.

IMAGE | Live music at The Rogue Scholar in Newcastle.

City of Newcastle

In 2030, Newcastle will be a smart, liveable and sustainable city.

Council developed and adopted a suite of strategic documents to guide delivery of Council's seven key strategic directions, outlined in the Newcastle 2030 Community Strategic Plan.

  •  A Connected City
  •  A Protected and Enhanced Environment
  •  Vibrant and Activated Public Places
  •  A Caring and Inclusive Community
  •  A Liveable and Distinctive Built Environment
  •  A Smart and Innovative City
  •  Open and Collaborative Leadership

This planning strategy has assisted in the delivery of a City Revitalisation Program that has encouraged a large investment in the City by both Government and private investors that are willing to prove that Newcastle is ready for change.   

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