Geelong’s soul sisters the Sweethearts are determined to bring their signature festival to life despite organisers again postponing the event on Wednesday amid Victoria’s worsening COVID-19 outbreak.
“It’s their festival and they’re so proud of what they’ve put together,” said Michael Fitzgerald, musical director of the Geelong school-based band.
“They’re excited to go ahead when they can safely do it.”
Organisers had already postponed Sweetfest from May 30 to next Sunday, August 29.
But with 57 new Victorian cases on Wednesday and 930 people already registered to attend the free outdoor event, organisers have postponed again.
“It’s just not the right thing to do at this stage given the number of cases in Melbourne,” Mr Fitzgerald said.
The event features eight Melbourne artists, along with sound engineers and other industry professionals from the city, he added.
Organisers now hope to hold Sweetfest early next March and expect to announce the date in coming days.
“It will come to life,” Mr Fitzgerald said.
Luke Voogt
