Rumors major artists will continue touring regions post-pandemic are within reason, according to local musos

This has been music to the ears of local concert-goers, providing what was previously considered a rare opportunity to watch some of Australia's most iconic acts close to home.

Human Nature, John Paul Young, Mark Vincent, Ian Moss and Troy Cassar-Daley are just some of the performers who will take to the Civic Theatre stage next year, after their concerts were rescheduled due to lockdowns.

But local musicians are predicting that the momentum behind big acts to book regional venues will only continue as borders reopen.

Dale Allison, from Wagga band The Groove Factorie, said the area had always been the perfect pit stop and he was glad to see performers taking advantage.

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"Wagga's always been lucky in that it's the halfway point between Sydney and Melbourne, so it's always on the touring radar," he said.

"They've only got to have another big regional centre like Albury very close by and then they've got two extra gigs out of that one trip.

There's enough money here for people to come out, pay for tickets and support those particular acts."

Mr Allison said that acts were keen to get out and tour, especially after two years of limited income due to the pandemic.

"The artists are very keen to go out and play, and they will definitely hit the regional areas, even the really top performing bands," he said.

"Midnight Oil, they do limited touring ... I believe they are touring next year and that will include regional dates."

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