YOUNG music fans in Swan Hill are eagerly anticipating the arrival of two of the biggest up-and-coming artists in the Australian music industry when they hit the stage tonight in Swan Hill.
The Chats and Teenage Joans are two of the biggest names in Australian music right now, and they are set to hit the stage tonight as part of the The Push’s All Ages Tour which is touring the state over the coming weeks.
The Chats have been a regular mainstay on festival line-ups around the country ever since they rose to prominence after releasing their hit song Smoko, which has since been streamed over 17 million times on Spotify.
Teenage Joans are riding a high after their release Wine finished number 84 in Triple J’s Hottest 100 countdown late last month, with the duo set to go from strength to strength over the next couple of years.
The Swan Hill concert is the first stop of the tour, and the two headline acts are supported by Wimmera artist Brody Gray as well as Swan Hill local musician Sophie Kelly.
Swan Hill Youth Inc have been heavily involved in the organisation of the concert, working alongside The Push to set up the event and make sure they follow all restrictions that are currently in place.
Youth Inc youth support officer Will Burns was looking forward to the event, and said that the event was something that was much-needed after the music industry had been hit hard during the COVID pandemic.
“We are really looking forward to the concert, it’s exciting to have The Chats and Teenage Joans in Swan Hill,” he said.
“It is also a great opportunity for Sophie to perform with these experienced performers.”
The event is set to start at 5.30pm, with Sophie hitting the stage at 5.45pm and the final act finishing about 10.30pm, with no alcohol to be sold at the venue as it is an all ages event, however water and soft drink will be available.
Regulations in place have already reduced the initial plans for the event, with the 300 original maximum capacity now reduced to 140, and with no dance floor present with all in attendance needing to stay in their allocated seat.
Despite a few challenges, the event is going ahead, with scheduling difficulties meaning that postponing the show was not possible for the organisers and artists.
A further obstacle was presented to the organisers, with their initial venue having to drop out with a week to show time, however the concert will now take place at Longhurst Hall, located at the FLO Campus on Campbell Street.
The event is the first big event to come to Swan Hill for many months, with music aimed at the younger demographic especially sparse over the past couple of years.
“It is great to be able to hold an event like this where we are able to target the younger demographic of music fans,” Mr Burns said.
“It is great to create a concert especially for them, which is organised by youth for youth.”
