Happening at The Palais in Hepburn Springs, local singer Sallie Harvey (pictured right) took to the stage in front of a small crowd for a dinner and a show performance.

Ms Harvey said it felt great to get back on stage in front of people after such a long layoff.

"It was really lovely to be singing again," she said.

"Even though there were only around 10 people there, you could just feel this amazing excited energy. You could just tell these people were so desperate to connect after such a long time and it feels really special that I could connect with them."

Performances will continue each Thursday at The Palais.

Ms Harvey said regardless of who is performing, just being able to take in live music again is such a great thing for the local community.

"People missed that feeling of being able to sit down and enjoy a great live performance," she continued.

"I can't wait to see more live music."

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