Between the excitement of the races, local performers took to stages across the Mowbray Racecourse - with everything from DJ's to solo artists and bands providing tunes across the field.

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For some, it'd been a long time between gigs, and for others it was the largest audience they'd played to in months.

Popular Launceston band The Bad Dad Orchestra took to the stage in the afternoon.

Not all of the members of the group were able to attend due to work commitments, but it didn't stop locals from lapping up their set.

Chris Bonner, who plays trombone in the band, said it was great to see people back at big events.

"We've been doing local gigs, but this might be the biggest we've done recently," Bonner said.

"It's so good to see people out and engaging with live music and entertainment and being free to move."

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The band recently performed at Indulge by Festivale, and said it was a different feeling on cup day.

"That event was pretty restrained, so we're looking forward to these restrictions easing," Bonner said.

"A lot of these sorts of gigs are all about the crowd participation, so it's great to see people here dancing and being able to enjoy themselves to what we're playing.

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"It's great to see people dancing and enjoying themselves here."

It wasn't just the traditional stages that were graced by performers - with a band greeting entrants via the main gates, and a variety of performers across the various marquees and corporate tents.

Hobart based performer Hugo Bladel was one, travelling to perform an acoustic set at the sold-out Young Racing Tasmania marquee.

Bladel, who performs both acoustically and as a DJ, said he was "stoked" to be asked to play at the event.

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"It's great to be here, I've been busting to play," he said.

"Today I've just performed covers just me and my guitar, but it's been good to get to be here in Launceston."

Bladel said he used the downtime during 2020 to write an album, which he plans to release later this year.

"I'm planning on doing some shows here in Launceston after that's launched," he said.

"I'll actually be performing with a band, which is very different to just me and my guitar, so it's been even better to be here and get to know the vibes and what everyone likes."

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