Great Southern Nights 2024, a festival featuring more than 300 live music events throughout New South Wales, is wrapping up this weekend. The festival sought to bring live music to communities outside of major cities, including those that are typically not included in touring schedules or too far for Sydney-based acts to travel.
The final acts of the festival are Ruby Fields and Gold Fang, two of Australia’s fastest-rising artists and NSW luminaries. Gold Fang’s rapid rise began after signing with NLV Records in 2021, with the artist approaching 7,000,000 streams. Ruby Fields, on the other hand, is still promoting her critically acclaimed debut album, Been Doin’ It For A Bit, which reached number one on the Australian charts.
Gold Fang’s live show, More Life, is not just about music, but also a communal celebration of Caribbean culture. It is an opportunity for Gold Fang to reconnect with his roots and to educate fans about the history and pioneers of reggae dancehall. Great Southern Nights provided an excellent umbrella for More Life, which needed a live music vessel in regional NSW.
Gold Fang expresses the necessity of smaller towns receiving love and attention. Ruby Fields agreed with Gold Fang’s sentiment and that accessibility to music in all areas of Australia is crucial. She also claims that accessibility is key to anyone wanting to see a gig.
Great Southern Nights has provided cultural dissemination, accessibility, and regional economic boosts. Ruby Fields is happy to return to one of her favourite NSW cities, Newcastle, as part of the festival’s final run of shows. As the festival comes to a close, the demand for its return has already begun.
Gold Fang’s More Life event is on March 23 at the Lansdowne Hotel in Sydney, while Ruby Fields will play two shows at Newcastle’s King Street Bandroom on March 24. The festival’s website, Great Southern Nights 2024, has further information
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