Tunes are set to grace the lawns of Tamar Ridge Wines once more on Saturday, with the vineyard's Vinyl in the Vines event back for the first time since March.
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Cellar door manager Bec Jones said it had been a long time coming for the vineyard.
"It's the first live music we've had since COVID-19 hit so it's really exciting," she said.
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"We've got people booked in for food and wine, wine tastings and to enjoy the music.
"We're staying open a bit later, until 5pm rather than 4pm so people can make the most of the music, the wine and the atmosphere.
DJ Kevin Turner will be playing from early afternoon, one of his first gigs since COVID-19.
"I'm really excited to be heading back to Tamar Ridge," he said.
"The impact of COVID-19 for me has really been about working out how to make events and live music fit into the new normal.
"Vinyl in the Vines will really suit the restrictions well, people can sit on the lawns or in the restaurant, enjoy some food and wine and the music.
"My first love is soul music so there's a lot of Motown and 60's soul, and then I'll introduce disco and bring it through to a more modern era with some pop and 80's, there's something for everyone."
"He has very cruisy vibes, a fantastic vinyl collection and always plays to the crowd as well, so we'll have a lot of that for everyone, even though we do need everyone to stay seated due to the restrictions," Ms Jones said.
Bookings are recommended via the Tamar Ridge website.
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Ebony Abblitt
Ebony Abblitt is a features writer at the Examiner in Launceston, with an interest in pets, politics and people. | ebony.abblitt@examiner.com.au
Ebony Abblitt is a features writer at the Examiner in Launceston, with an interest in pets, politics and people. | ebony.abblitt@examiner.com.au
