World-first COVID Safe Music Festival To Launch In Australia

WA will host a world-first COVID safe music festival with a star-studded local line-up next month.

The new format will debut at Good Day Sunshine festival at Barnard Park on the Busselton Foreshore south of Perth on October 31, with John Butler, Xavier Rudd, Josh Pyke, Kyle Lionhart, Dulcie and Moon & Honey already confirmed to perform at the 5,000 capacity event.

The festival site will be split into four separate sections that will each have its own bars, toilets, security and other amenities, with a rotating stage is situated in the middle of the four sections.

Each section will adhere to social distancing requirements and will include signage and super screen messaging to remind punters to physically distance, while hand sanitising stations are frequently topped up and any shared facilities/surfaces will be cleaned regularly.

“We are excited to roll out this format for Good Day Sunshine. It will be great to have music events of a larger capacity rolling in Australia again,” WA promoter Ross Macpherson, CEO of Macro Music, said.

“We have been working with the local council, police, health and various other stakeholders to ensure the format complies with the current COVID guidelines for WA. All have been incredibly supportive of our ideas. We will be monitoring the situation, and we are in constant contact with the relevant stakeholders.  

“Should the situation in WA change, we will work to whatever guidelines are needed. The health and safety of our patrons and the state of WA are our top priority. And of course, if a situation arises that prevents us from going ahead, we will be prepared to refund tickets.

“I would be flattered if this format was to be used by other events in Australia and across the world. The sooner we can get large scale live events back up and running, the better for everyone. I am excited to see what innovation comes from this pandemic; it is a great opportunity for some creative thinking from the live music community.”

Check out the below illustrated fly-through video and sitemap for an idea as to how it will look and head to the Good Day Sunshine website for more details.

John Butler

Xavier Rudd

Josh Pyke

Kyle Lionhart

Dulcie

Moon & Honey