Get down at Winter Blues

Organisers are looking forward to many more years of showcasing live music in the region.

Touted as one of Australia’s most affordable festival weekends, the festival offers free entry to all venues across its four-day program.

With accommodation and dining options catering to a range of budgets, the festival provides an accessible escape for music lovers— an important distinction in today’s cost-of-living climate.

Beyond the music, the festival generates significant cultural and economic benefits for the region.

Once the quietest weekend of the year for the historic port town, the last weekend of July now sees 20,000 visitors flock to Echuca-Moama.

Local businesses, from hotels to cafés, thrive during the event, highlighting its importance to the community.

The festival is a not-for-profit organisation run by a dedicated volunteer committee.

Established by the community for the community, it relies on support from local businesses and grant funding to keep the tradition alive.

The festival continues to draw attention, recently taking out the Community Impact Award at The Campaspe Murray Business Awards, and the event became the recipient of the Revive Live grant, which supports sustainability of events across the state.

Echuca Moama Winter Blues Committee chair Laurelin Berrick encourages everyone to join the festivities from July 24 to 27.

“Support this incredible event by coming to town, enjoying the music, grabbing a meal, and soaking up the atmosphere,” Laurelin said.

“It’s all about the blues and the community.”

For the full schedule and more information as it’s announced, visit the Winter Blues Festival website https://winterblues.com.au/