With COVID-19 turning the world on its head, Victoria has had to deliver its rich music offerings through different means. For five weeks, music lovers across not just Victoria but the globe have tuned in for The State of Music, reaching a combined audience of close to two million and counting. Proudly produced and curated by the Victorian Government and Mushroom Group, The State of Music has provided both artists and music fans with the ability to experience the best of live music from the safety of home.

For their sixth and final episode of Series One they have gone all out, with a line-up you won’t want to miss! Settle in to catch exclusive performances and interviews on The State of Music Episode Six, live-streaming Friday 5 June at 7.30pm AEST on the Victoria Together YouTube, Facebook and together.vic.gov.au.

Episode Six stars (in alphabetical order):

DMA’S, FRENTE (performing with ALICE SKYE, ALLARA, OLYMPIA, and KATY STEELE), JACK GRAY,ROLLING BLACKOUTS COASTAL FEVER with special guest STELLA DONNELLY (performing on the hallowed grounds of the Melbourne Cricket Ground, aka MCG), THE CAT EMPIRE (filmed at the iconic venue Forum Melbourne), THE TEMPER TRAP (performing with members of The Australian Children’s Choir),VIOLENT SOHO + more.

Plus you will also see a special collaboration featuring some of Australia’s best country music talent, including: APRA AMCOS ‘Song Of The Year’ winner BRAD COX; Town Of A Million Dreams songwriter CASEY BARNES; ARIA, APRA and CMA multi-award winners THE MCCLYMONTS (whose new album Mayhem To Madness is out next week); and Central Coast NSW trio LITTLE QUIRKS.

Episode Six will be hosted by Nova’s RYAN ‘FITZY’ FITZGERALD, with JANE GAZZO.