Greater Geelong Live Music Summit

Be part of creating a dynamic local live music scene

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.

Free event but registrations essential

For more information please email: artsculture@geelongcity.vic.gov.au

🎶 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
4.15 pm State Government Address – Alison Marchant MP Member for Bellarine

4.20pm State Government Address – Christine Couzens MP Member for Geelong
4.25pm – Council–Industry Partnership – Tracey-Lea Smith

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

5.45pm – Break

6.00pm – Live Music Locator Insights – Nick Thorpe
6.20pm – Live Music Precincts & Policy – Paddy Donovan
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.

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