Orange musicians are encouraged to put their hand up to be considered for a paid gig in Robertson Park, as part of council's Future City Plans.
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Future Tunes is a series of outdoor, live music performances held in the afternoon.
The first performance is planned for November 27, and expressions of interest for musicians close November 9.
"We know the local musicians have done it really tough this year, given the closure of entertainment venues over the last few months, and we know CBD businesses took a hit too, so we thought let's do something to help both as best we can," mayor Reg Kidd said.
"Future Tunes is a paid gig for local musos but it also encourages people to come into the CBD after work, listen to some live music and then head out into the CBD to have a beer, grab some dinner, check out the local wine bars, whiskey bars and cocktail venues.
"We have a series of dates planned and if it goes really well it might encourage some retail businesses to stay open a little longer and take advantage of the passing trade."
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The event will begin late afternoon and will feature two 45-minute performances, and will wrap up at about 7.30pm.
All events are COVID-safe, free and family friendly.
More information on booking tickets will be available in coming weeks.
Local musician Gabe Middleton supported the Future Tunes project and said she was going to discuss the gigs with her band mates on Thursday night.
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She said the band had several bookings from mid-November, and that previous bookings had not been cancelled but postponed.
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