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ALWAYS LIVE is a state-wide celebration of live contemporary music. The biggest of its kind in the Southern Hemisphere, it's creating memorable music moments right across Melbourne and Victoria.
About
ALWAYS LIVE is a Victoria-wide celebration of contemporary live music and is set to create memorable music moments.
Turning up the volume on our unparalleled home-grown talent, the best acts from around the country and the most sought-after artists from across the globe, the 2022 and 2023 programs featured shows of all scales and styles, created and curated for our special stages, places and beloved venues across Melbourne and throughout the regions.
Looking back, forward and at everything in between, ALWAYS LIVE is about live contemporary music in all its forms: from the industry and musicians to the community and fans who support it, all with the energy and atmosphere Victoria’s live contemporary music scene is known and loved for.
ALWAYS LIVE’s company charter sets out our principal function and the way that we create and manage our program. Read our company charter here.
ALWAYS LIVE is proudly supported by the Victorian Government through Visit Victoria. The Victorian Government supports ALWAYS LIVE through the Community Support Fund.
Read more on how ALWAYS LIVE provides value to Victoria & Victorians.
Access and Inclusion
ALWAYS LIVE believes contemporary live music is for everyone. We are committed to minimising barriers to participation and maximising access and inclusion across our entire program.
If you have any access and inclusion questions, please contact us at hello@alwayslive.com.au.
COVID-19 Safety
At ALWAYS LIVE, the health and safety of our audiences, staff, artists, partners and everyone who engages with the event is our number one priority. ALWAYS LIVE complies with the highest standards of COVID-19 safety and all directives from the State Government of Victoria across its operations.
Giving Back
ALWAYS LIVE acknowledges the hard work and dedication of the many organisations who support social causes across the live contemporary music community.
ALWAYS LIVE is proud to once again be raising funds for charity partner Support Act. This means that $1 from each participating event ticket sold will be going directly to Support Act and the amazing work they do with music workers, artists and crew. Learn more about Support Act here: https://supportact.org.au/
Media
For media enquiries, please contact us at media@commonstate.co.
Sustainability
ALWAYS LIVE is committed to environmental sustainability across all our activities. This is on stage, behind the scenes and supporting our artists and audiences to contribute as well. There are many ways we can all minimise our impact when coming together for live contemporary music experiences.
Please check back here for details of specific environmental sustainability actions and commitments by ALWAYS LIVE.
Road Safety - Keep The Band Together
Renowned Australian and international performers are campaigning for road safety as part of an ongoing partnership between the Transport Accident Commission and Victoria’s state-wide celebration of live music, ALWAYS LIVE.
High-profile artists are using their ALWAYS LIVE performances to kick-start a road safety movement, asking audiences to think about their loved ones and make safe choices on the roads.