Orange City Council will this week consider a proposal to provide $20,000 funding to hold the events in CBD venues including licenced premises, restaurants and cafes.

A staff report to council said buskers would also provide street performances.

"Not to lose momentum in the Future City event space, council staff are proposing Future Tunes are taken indoor to local businesses during the crisp winter months," it said.

"It is proposed any business located in the Future City CBD area can register through an expression of interest to host a local performer. Local performers are also encouraged to apply."

"Council staff will oversee the registration processes and link musicians with suitable venues, dates and times. The goal is to activate the CBD by encouraging local residents and visitors to shop and spend locally."

The report said eight events were held in Robertson Park over summer and early autumn. Two were cancelled due to bad weather.

It said there were 3087 registrations for free tickets with the biggest night attracting about 700 people.

About $85,000 was spent on the events.

"The surprising add on to holding these events was providing local musicians an opportunity to perform. Future Tunes allowed local artists to register their interest to perform and get paid."

It said 32 local artists registered for the events which increased spending at about 30 local businesses.

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