Thanks to the upcoming Push All-Ages Tour coming in October this year, a Wimmera based music act has the opportunity to be a part of the Warracknabeal leg of the tour.

Yarriambiack Shire Council Acting Chief Executive Officer Mrs Tammy Smith said the Push is a youth music organisation supporting young people with access to contemporary music programs and events.

"This is not only a great opportunity to host a live music event in our community, but gives our young people the chance to coordinate the event and learn great skills whilst doing so," she said.

The music tour a state-wide tour hosted by FReeZA and the Victorian Government.

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Yarriambiack Shire Council run Youth Action Group is holding a music competition to find one band to fill the opening act for The Push All-Ages Warracknabeal gig.

This band will have a chance to be the first performance for the concert, opening for Australian musicians Mallrat and Ninajirachi.

Entries for musicians are open now and will be open until Saturday, August 21.

Bands and musicians just need to submit a video of their music and the public will vote on the acts. The band with the most votes on social media, wins.

The public voting period is open from Monday August, 23 to Monday, August 30 and the winner will be announced on Tuesday, August 31.

Submissions must be sent to Council's Youth Impact Officer Justin Knorpp on jknorpp@yarriambiack.vic.gov.au or via DM on the YYAC socials. Terms and conditions for the competition are available at yarriambiack.vic.gov.au.

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