SLAM Goes National!

NATIONAL SLAM DAY - 23RD FEBRUARY 2012

On 23rd February 2010, the SLAM rally saw 20,000 people march through Melbourne to the tune of AC/DC’s definitive ‘Long Way to the Top’, in protest against the Victorian Government’s misguided policy link between live music and violence.  Out on the streets of our city, we showed our support and love for a truly great live music community.

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The SLAM rally was the largest cultural protest in Australia’s history.

Now all of Australia has the opportunity to participate in a national event that celebrates our local musicians in our small venues.

Paul Kelly at the Slam Rally, February 2010

“Small venues were my university.”
 Paul Kelly, SLAM Rally speech

Music communities around Australia are now invited to unite in support of our thriving live culture by hosting their own National SLAM Day gigs.

On Thursday 23rd February 2012, support your local artists and venues by getting out and experiencing the spontaneous excitement and intimacy you only get at a small venue.

Support a National SLAM Day event in your town – any style, any genre.  It’s easy to get involved:

  • Venues can register their gigs HERE.  It’s free to sign up.
  • Musicians can curate a National SLAM Day gig at their local venue.
  • Gig-goers can celebrate live music and local musicians in their own neighbourhood.
  • Community groups can host their own National SLAM Day gig.
With National SLAM Day coming up, we asked some of our friends the question “What does live music in small venues mean to you?”
Here are their responses.