Melbourne – The Music Capital will reflect on a number of issues and topics close to Melbourne music lovers’ hearts, including why Courtney Barnett and King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard have seen success overseas, the closure of local live music venues and the rise of the boutique music festival.
The panel will feature Nick O’Byrne, manager of Milwaukee Banks and Courtney Barnett and program director of BIGSOUND; Woody McDonald, Meredith and Golden Plains booker and 3RRR presenter; Mikey Cahill, music writer for the Herald Sun; 3RRR Music Director Simon Winkler; and Lucy Buckeridge, EMI publicist and bassist for Lowtide.
The evening will also see performances by Broadway Sounds and The Harpoons.
