Parramatta will come alive with the sound of music next Wednesday, as the city gets ready to celebrate Make Music Day.
From Epping to Wentworth Point, City of Parramatta Council will again be presenting free live music concerts for all to enjoy across the Local Government Area (LGA) on June 21.
Originally launched in 1982 in France, Make Music Day has since grown to become a national holiday where musicians flock to the streets to share their music with friends, neighbours, and strangers.
Now held in more than 1,000 cities in 120 countries, the event is a free celebration of music that is open to anyone who wants to take part – from the amateur to the professional.
City of Parramatta Lord Mayor Sameer Pandey said the events held throughout the city will allow everyone to get a taste of Parramatta’s musical talent.
“I am so proud the City of Parramatta is part of such a lively international day,” Pandey said.
“Whether you’re trying to get to work and home at Epping Station or enjoying lunch at Wentworth Point and Parramatta Square, you will also get a taste of our musical talent.”
Encouraging locals to support the artist’s involved in Parramatta’s Make Music Day’s events, Pandey said the day is a way to show support for the city’s arts and music sectors.
“[Make Music Day] is about recognising the talents of those trying to make their mark or who are already established in the music industry, so I encourage everyone to support them,” he said.
“It’s another example of how City of Parramatta supports our diverse arts and music sectors and fits well with other initiatives like our recent Purple Flag accreditation, recognising standards of excellence in our night-time economy.”
Make Music Day will kick off at Epping Station from 7:30-8:30am with roaming musicians seeking to energise the crowds on their morning commute, before making a comeback at peak travel times in the evening.
From 11am to 3pm in Parramatta Square, an eclectic mix of local bands and groups from Western Sydney University (WSU) will showcase their sounds, playing everything from rock and jazz to K Pop.
DJ performances from prominent western Sydney pop and electronic artists will also take their tunes to the Wentworth Point Library forecourt at the same time.
To find out more about Parramatta’s Make Music Day events go to http://www.atparramatta.com/whats-on/make-music-day
Ellie Busby is a news reporter for Western Sydney Publishing Group. A graduate of the University of Hertfordshire and Western Sydney University, she is a journalism Major. Ellie has worked with Universal Media, The Cova Project and for a range of other organisations. In 2024, Ellie was named Young Writer of the Year at the Mumbrella Publish Awards.