Event details:
Date: Wed 20^th May 
Time: 4pm – 8.30pm
Location: Barwon Heads Hotel,1 Bridge Rd, Barwon Heads, VIC 3227

Free entry but registrations essential 

We invite you to come and take part in ongoing important conversations about Greater Geelong’s live music scene. Greater Geelong’s Live Music Summit will bring together key stakeholders from the local and national live music industry including representatives from Music Victoria, Adelaide UNESCO City of Music, Live Music Locator, City of Greater Geelong, venue operators, performers, researchers, educators, youth programming facilitators, audience members and more.

Topics on the table for discussion include Live Music Precincts, UNESCO Cities of Music, small venue sustainability, performer career progression and industry gaps. We want to hear from you and gain your perspectives to help us continue to build a dynamic and sustainable local live music scene.
 

🎶 Geelong Live Music Forum – Program Announced 🎶

Join us for an evening of conversation, insight and action as we explore the future of live music in Geelong.

4.00pm – Welcome & Acknowledgment of Country - Talia Hart – Traditional Owner - Wadawurrung Traditional Owners Aboriginal Corporation
4.05pm – MC Welcome with Chris Holland (K Rock)
4.10pm – Civic Welcome - Deputy Mayor Cr Eddy Kontelj
4.15pm – State Government Address - Economic and community impact of live music - MP Alison Marchant
4.20pm – State Government Address - MP Christine Couzens
4.25pm – Council–Industry Partnership Perspective - The Creative City team’s role supporting the live music sector - Tracey-Lea Smith – Coordinator Creative City, City of Greater Geelong
4.35pm – Amplify Program Spotlight - Emily Hibble (Youth Services)
4.50pm – Music Education & Pathways - Peter Flynn, Phil Kearney and Monique Chester (Oxygen College)
5.05pm – Performer Panel + Q&A - Real talk on sustainability, audiences, cost of living, AI and careers - Sarah Carroll, Nathan Seeckts and Tonite
5.45pm – Break
6.00pm – Live Music Locator Insights - Nick Thorpe
6.20pm – Live Music Precincts & Policy - Patrick Donovan - Patrick Donovan Creative Consultancy
6.50pm – UNESCO City of Music Case Study (Adelaide) - Joe Hay
7.30pm – Venue Operators Panel - Featuring leaders from Geelong Arts Centre, Bellarine Arts Centre, Barwon Heads Hotel, Barwon Club Hotel & Beav’s Bar
8.00pm – Open Forum - Share your ideas, reflections and help shape what’s next
8.30pm – Close

This is a must-attend for musicians, venue operators, industry professionals and anyone passionate about Geelong’s live music future.

For more information please email: [email protected]