The music concerts were part of the Victorian Seniors Festival Reimagined 2021, a week long annual event supported by the Victorian Government.

Northern Grampians Shire Mayor Murray Emerson said it is disheartening to have to cancel these events two years running but the priority is to keep the community safe.

"It is always a shame to have to cancel popular events like these music concerts that we know our residents look forward to every year," Mr Emerson said.

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"October is a significant month for acknowledging the contributions of our seniors. On Friday it was the United Nations International Day of the Older Person and the inaugural Anti-Ageism day.

"This week I encourage our community to make a COVIDSafe check in on our elders and to acknowledge the contributions they make to the social fabric of our shire."

Ticketholders for the concerts were also given a bag of treats, featuring regionally sourced vouchers and products.

While the St Arnaud concern was sold out and have no left over treat bags, Stawell has more than 30 bags to giveaway.

Any resident living in Stawell and surrounds with a valid senior's card is welcome to call customer service to reserve a ticket that will entitle them to a giveaway bag from the Stawell supply. Tickets and bags will be available for pickup at Stawell Town Hall.

"The silver lining is that these giveaway bags contain vouchers that will encourage our seniors to socialise at local businesses once restrictions ease, not to mention some really thoughtful, non-perishable locally sourced gifts," Mr Emerson said.

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