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Live Music is Back in 2021

intouch Magazine
Feb 1, 2021
1 min read

Live Music Lake Mac is back in 2021, giving music lovers a chance to sit back and relax to sounds from local and NSW-based musicians, all within a COVID Safe setting.

Gigs are taking place at Rathmines and Warners Bay Theatres, with performances coming up from Steve Balbi of 80's hit band Noiseworks, blues and funk hitmaker Ash Grunwald (pictured) and award-winning country duo Felicity Urquhart and Lyn Bowtell.

Get your tickets via lakemac.com.au/livemusic for $35 per person, or $30 per person when booking for groups of four or more.

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