CALL FOR ENTRIES OPEN FOR MUSICIANS TO PLAY LIVE N LOCAL

MEDIA RELEASE
Tuesday 10 May 2017

The City of Port Phillip is calling on bands and musicians to go “Live N Local” by entering the 2017 celebration of live music.

Featuring the best local talent within the City of Port Phillip from 19-26 August, the popular program celebrates live music and local talent while promoting both indoor and outdoor venues and spaces in the municipality.

Live N Local also gives artists a fantastic opportunity for growth through free artist development forums and workshops with key industry guests.

Mayor Bernadene Voss said the Live N Local program plays an important role in providing a platform for local bands and musicians to showcase their talent to a large audience.

“The City of Port Phillip is passionate about supporting local music and venues through a jampacked week of entertainment in August. The hugely popular free program, also supported by the St Kilda Festival, will offer musicians across all genres a chance to join in the festivities and showcase their talent, and we encourage you to apply,” Cr Voss said.

To be eligible to enter Live N Local, at least one of the applicants must live, work or study within the City of Port Phillip.

Applications close Wednesday 31 May 2017 and entry is $33.

For further details and to apply, visit www.livenlocal.com.au.

To keep up to date with Live N Local news, visit www.livenlocal.com.au / @livenlocalfest and join the conversation #livenlocal

Full programming details, announcements and event schedule to be released in July