The first anniversary of last year’s floods will be marked with a concert in Mooroopna to bring together members of local flood-affected communities.
The concert on Sunday, October 15, will showcase Yorta Yorta artists performing at Ngalnin Murrangurang Ganbina (We Always Rise) in Kaieltheban Park.
It is one of more than 30 live music events being held to bring flood-impacted communities together as a show of strength and support, as they mark 12 months of recovery and rebuilding.
Acting Victorian Creative Industries Minister Ben Carroll today announced more than 30 live music gigs in country pubs, regional halls and community venues across regional Victoria, through the Live Music for Flood Recovery Program.
Delivered by the state government in partnership with Music Victoria, the live music feast will roll out at venues from Tallarook and Pyramid Hill to Rochester, Euroa and more between July and October.
This follows successful events in Shepparton, Seymour, Kerang and North Wangaratta featuring the likes of The Cat Empire, Vika and Linda, and Greg Champion, alongside local artists.
Also within the region, the Rochester community is invited to come together for Rochella — a family-friendly festival of live music and local food at the Rochester Recreation Reserve on Saturday, October 14.
Organised by community members, with support from local sporting clubs and organisations, the event is an opportunity for locals to reunite and celebrate the spirit of the Rochester community.
Euroa Music Festival, meanwhile, presents FLOW, with a top line-up of artists, on Saturday, October 21.
Mr Carroll said the new program of gigs and festivals would continue to bring people together to celebrate their community and provide a boost to local businesses.
“Victoria’s flood-impacted communities have shown incredible resilience over the last year, and we have already seen in places like Seymour and Shepparton how live music events can uplift, connect and support communities as they recover,” he said.
Music Victoria chief executive Simone Schinkel said she was excited to see an incredible array of community-led events taking place all over the state.
“These events will provide a place for people to gather, reconnect and enjoy live music, which is such an important part of the recovery process for these communities,” she said.
More events and line-ups are still to be announced. Visit musicvictoria.com.au for information.