A Day in the Gully strikes a chord with the community

21 April 2026

The City of Tea Tree Gully helped to deliver a standout first year for A Day in the Gully, drawing around 10,000 people to Civic Park for a full day of live music.

The February event brought national acts including Disco Lines, Ball Park Music and Chet Faker to Modbury, alongside local favourites Teenage Joans, creating a strong mix of talent that resonated with audiences.

Mayor Marijka Ryan said the event has already secured its place in Council’s future plans.

“The event was outstanding. We’ve already locked it into Council’s events calendar for next financial year,” she said.

Council CEO Ryan McMahon said local support played a key role in the festival’s success.

“Local support made such a difference. We wanted residents to feel included. Their response showed there’s a real appetite for events like this in our community,” he said.

Tea Tree Gully Council partnered with experienced producer SRO Events to deliver the festival, supporting strong attendance and broad promotion. The event also created opportunities for 28 local businesses and brought new energy to the city.

Community response has been overwhelmingly positive, with 98 per cent of attendees saying they would return. The Council is looking to continue with discounted tickets for residents will continue next year, supporting strong local participation.

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