Skye joins live music celebration
Wergaia singer-songwriter Alice Skye will perform in Horsham in December as part of a statewide celebration of live contemporary music.
‘Always Live’ is a State Government initiative featuring more than 90 events across 12 regions, with more than 150 local and international artists.
It aims to boost tourism and businesses.
Skye’s performance is part of a ‘Hometown’ regional concert series featuring First Nations artists.
Skye will perform at the Sawyer Park Soundshell in Horsham on Saturday, December 10, at a time to be confirmed. Entry is free. “Returning home to play at this venue is going to be beautiful,” Skye said.
“It is wild to think that I saw Spiderbait play there when I was a kid, and as a teen I ran across that stage with my friends, pretending to perform.
“Now I am coming home with my band and it will be so special – especially being alongside Barengi Gadjin Wimmera River.”
Representing a ‘massive coup’, the Palais Theatre in Melbourne will host UK pop superstar Dua Lipa, with a rare one-off performance for 2500 fans on October 30.
Modern disco delight Sophie Ellisbextor will add further international appeal to the program, playing an exclusive show at the NGV Garden Restaurant on November 10.
With two-thirds of the program devoted to Victorian artists, international drawcards will feature alongside some of the state’s most celebrated homegrown talent, including Jessica Mauboy, Yothu Yindi and the Teskey Brothers.
They join previously announced shows including Billy Joel at Melbourne Cricket Ground, Nick Cave and Warren Ellis at Hanging Rock, Tash Sultana headlining Ocean Sounds in Phillip Island, and Baker Boy, Isabella Manfredi, Middle Kids and RVG in the Queenscliff Music Festival program.
Tourism, Sport and Major Events
Minister Steve Dimopoulos said ‘Always Live’ would benefit communities across the state.
“From local talent to some of the world’s biggest names in music, we’re delivering the largest ever live music celebration in Australia while supporting local jobs, businesses, artists and roadies around the state,” he said.
“We’re bringing Victorians the live music experiences they love, to destinations across the state – offering even more reasons to hit the road and crank the tunes while discovering some of the best drawcards our state has to offer.”
Mr Dimopoulos said people could visit www.alwayslive.com.au for full program details.