The Gold Coast council has invested $100,000 in a music festival this week to boost interest in live music and support local acts and venues, which suffered under the COVID-19 restrictions.
However, due to ongoing restrictions, venues are unable to let patrons dance indoors, with artists feeling extra pressure to perform and provide a positive experience to make up for it.
As restrictions continue to ease, venues and festivals are beginning to book interstate acts for 2021 events, with the closed international borders placing a spotlight on Australian music in future.