Big Gig 2024
Saturday 12th October 2024 – 12 noon at Club Italia. Tickets on sale Friday, August 16th, 2024. Keep checking site for updates.
Find Out MoreANNUAL REUNION
The annual reunion is a key event of the Geelong Muso’s Reunion, featuring a diverse lineup of bands and musicians from the “golden years” of Geelong’s music scene, performing their old material. It is highly anticipated by music lovers and fans. The concert is a celebration of Geelong’s rich music history and the bands and performers who shaped it.
MONTHLY JAMS
Don’s Party is a monthly gathering of Geelong musicians where they can play together, jam and socialize in a casual and relaxed environment. The event is held on the second Tuesday of every month, open to all musicians and music enthusiasts and provides a platform for musicians to connect and inspire each other, gain experience playing in front of an audience, and for fans to discover new musicians.
HISTORY AND INFORMATION
The Geelong Muso’s Reunion aims to preserve and promote the history of the Geelong bands from the 1950s, 60s, and 70s. These bands laid the foundation for many musicians to move forward into the national and international spotlight, but most of them slipped into obscurity. Through the use of the band and band member database that is currently being built and maintained the legacy will be kept alive.
memories and recollections
Join us for a comprehensive and nostalgic tribute to the vibrant music scene that thrived in Geelong and its surrounding district during the 1960s and early 1970s as old friends reminisce about what it was like to be a part of it. Whether you were a part of the scene or simply curious about this remarkable period in Geelong’s cultural history, this video offers a treasure trove of insights and recollections, allowing visitors to immerse themselves in the sights, sounds, and stories of a bygone era.
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keeping the memories alive
The Geelong Musos’ Reunion is an annual event where Geelong bands from the 60s, 70s, and 80s come together to play and celebrate the music and culture of a bygone era and a chance for fans to relive the memories of their favorite bands.
It’s an opportunity for musicians to reconnect with their old bandmates, and for audiences to hear the sounds that defined a generation. With a lineup of talented musicians and an atmosphere of nostalgia, the Geelong Musos’ Reunion is a must-attend event for anyone who loves classic rock and pop music
Our story
the dream became reality
From the 1950s, Geelong has been a breeding ground for pop, rock, blues and continental bands and during the sixties and seventies, the music scene in Geelong was booming. Bands played in a variety of venues including public dance halls, church dances, pubs, clubs, ethnic club halls and more. Most of these venues were operating at the same time and all featured Geelong bands.
The idea for the reunion came about after a group of old friends got together after the funeral of a local musician in 2016 and wondered why they only got together when someone died. Charles Smith, Sam Santospirito and Barry Lynch took things a bit further and set up a Facebook page and the word quickly spread.
The reunion has grown from there, with more and more musicians and fans joining the Facebook page. Now, the reunion has become an annual event that brings together the bands from the “golden years” of Geelong’s music scene and providing a chance for fans to relive the memories of their favorite bands.
Latest News
Welcome to the blog section of the official website for the Geelong Muso’s Reunion! Here you’ll find updates on the upcoming event, information on the history of the event, and stories and memories from past events. We’ll also be featuring interviews with some of the musicians and bands that have played at the reunion, giving you a deeper insight into the music scene in Geelong and the impact it had on the musicians and fans alike. We’ll also be sharing photos and videos from past events, so make sure to check back regularly for new content. Thanks for visiting and we look forward to sharing the nostalgia and memories with you!
Submit your Band’s bio
Our goal is to be able to identify as many of Geelong’s bands as possible and publish an in-depth biography on this site to record our rich musical history. Please feel free to make a submission to add to our records.