Local and international superstars are set to headline Victoria’s biggest celebration of live music, as the state government unveiled the first tranche of artists for the 2023 ALWAYS LIVE program.
The program will see Christina Aguilera, Eric Prydz, Peter Garrett and Jessie Ware packing out venues across the city, suburbs and regions from November 24 to December 10.
The inaugural ALWAYS LIVE in 2022 delivered more than $80 million to the Victorian economy, attracting thousands of visitors to the nation’s home of live music.
So far, the 2023 program features more than 60 events over 17 days including stadium shows, exclusive gigs, and intimate performances from more than 165 artists, with more announcements to come.
Six-time Grammy Award-winning artist Christina Aguilera will perform for one night only at Flemington Racecourse on Saturday, November 25.
Swedish DJ and Producer Eric Prydz will attract electronic music lovers from across Australia and New Zealand for an exclusive show at Rod Laver Arena, as he delivers his internationally acclaimed 3D visual show, HOLO.
Midnight Oil frontman Peter Garrett and his band The Alter Egos will play at the Wangaratta Arts Centre, and Cosmic Psychos will celebrate their 40th anniversary over three nights at Castlemaine’s Theatre Royal.
Inclusive outdoor music festival Summer Camp will return, headlined by UK disco queen Jessie Ware and US musician and drag powerhouse DJ Trixie Mattel, alongside other events across the suburbs.
Curated by Tones and I, Music In the Park will feature local superstars The Cat Empire, The Veronicas, Budjerah, KAIIT, The Pierce Brothers and more together at Mornington Park for a day-long festival for the whole family.
Amyl and the Sniffers will perform with Dumb Punts in Meeniyan, Ballarat, Frankston, Warrnambool, Torquay, Wodonga and Thornbury with local artists given the chance to open each show.
Premier Daniel Andrews said, “ALWAYS LIVE’s 2023 program offers something for everyone – it’s set to fill venues across Victoria, attract visitors and boost business while celebrating our state’s outstanding music and events industry.”
Details: alwayslive.com.au
