The MCG Will Host a Mini Music Festival During Melbourne Music Week

Australia's most famous sporting arena will play host to a mini music festival as part of this year's Melbourne Music Week. The Delta Riggs and Pierce Brothers will headline a slew of local talent rocking out on the MCG. Let's just hope they do a better job than Meat Loaf.

Set to take place on Sunday, November 13 — just a few short weeks after a Grand Final pre-show featuring Sting, Vance Joy and The Living End — the Love Live Music event will welcome the likes of Woodlock, The Pretty Littles, The Vanns and Brooke Taylor to perform on the stadium's hallowed turf. According to the MCG website, punters can expect "a mix of Melbourne musicians playing everything from acoustic tunes and smooth jazz to upbeat pop and indie rock".

Tickets to the event will cost $55 (plus booking fee), with doors open at 2pm for a 2.30pm start. In between the acts, ticketholders will be able to tour parts of the 'G that are normally off-limits, including the player change rooms and the Robert Flower Terrace with views of the CBD.

Love Live Music is one of a number of Melbourne Music Week headline events. Other highlights include a set by The Drones at the Melbourne Town Hall that will incorporate the venues' massive Grand Organ, as well as a showcase of women in music featuring Julia Stone, Ella Hooper, Mama Kin, Montaigne, Mojo Juju, Elizabeth Rose and more. The full program will be announced on October 4.

Image: Sascha Wenninger.