Major State-wide Music Event Returns To NSW In 2022 With Big Names

Jimmy Barnes, Amy Shark and Baker Boy are just a few of the big-name local acts confirmed for NSW’s returning Great Southern Nights.

The major state-wide event will return early next year, following a massive debut in 2020 that saw more than 1,100 gigs at over 300 venues.

Running from March 18 to April 10, Great Southern Nights has also today confirmed Jessica Mauboy, Missy Higgins and Peking Duk among its first artists.

“Great Southern Nights celebrates the very essence of live music in Australia – it's about getting artists on stages, gigs in venues, and audiences back enjoying performances by our talented creatives right across the State,” Minister for Jobs, Investment, Tourism and Western Sydney Stuart Ayres said.

“Last year more than 75,000 tickets were sold for 1,100-plus gigs at over 300 venues, and we know the appetite is there to get out and enjoy live music in Sydney and regional NSW which is why we must continue our vaccination efforts in coming weeks and months.

“Great Southern Nights was designed with COVID-safety in mind, supporting shows of all sizes, in all kinds of live music venues, and giving industry a leg up to get back to work.

“The NSW Government has delivered a range of support measures to businesses and individuals to lessen the impact of the latest COVID-19 restrictions, and earlier this year we delivered the $24 million Live Music Support Package to 162 venues demonstrating our commitment to the sector.”

ARIA CEO Annabelle Herd added: “Great Southern Nights is about artists and crew doing what they love, and what they do best – putting on a show for an audience that wants to get back to the thrill and emotion of hearing live music.

“We look forward to supporting hundreds of artists and venues through the Great Southern Nights program again in 2022 and bringing back the magic of live music to Sydney and regional NSW through our amazing local talent.”

For more details, head to the Great Southern Nights website.