Great Southern Nights attracts a large number of music lovers and music industry insiders. This will create employment opportunities for artists and staff and generate income for the venue. This event will stimulate economic and social development for tourists in NSW. #MECO6900
“Great Southern Nights will have artists, crew and music venues back to doing what they love and do best - putting on shows and getting people out to experience the joy of live music again” Ms Herd said. #MECO6900
Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA) CEO Annabelle Herd said Great Southern Nights will reignite the NSW live music scene after an extraordinarily challenging time for the industry. #MECO6900
“Great Southern Nights celebrates the very essence of live music in Australia – it's about getting artists on stages, gigs in venues, and audiences back enjoying performances by our talented creatives right across the State,” Mr Ayres said. #MECO6900
Western Sydney's Jobs, Investment, Tourism Minister Stuart Ayres said Great Southern Nights would be welcomed by industry and music lovers following a challenging year of Covid-19 restrictions. #MECO6900
This event includes Amy Shark, Baker Boy, Jimmy Barnes, Courtney Barnett, Jessica Mauboy, Peking Duk and an all-Australian line-up. Amongst them, Amy Shark is one of Australia's most sought after emerging songwriters and a past winner of the ARIA Indie Pop Artist Award. #MECO6900
From March 18 to April 10, Great Southern Nights returns to Sydney and New South Wales. It is a NSW live music event with over 30 artists. Event members include music celebrities, emerging talent and grassroots local artists. #MECO6900