Thousands to attend Melbourne Cup, live music as Victoria records 1,890 new local COVID-19 cases

Premier Daniel Andrews says the events send an important signal that Victoria is going to open up and get back to "doing what we do best".

Daniel Andrews says double-vaccinated Victorians will be able to attend the Melbourne Cup and live music within weeks. Source: AAP

Double-vaccinated Victorians will be able to attend the Melbourne Cup and live music within weeks under a large-scale trial of crowd numbers.

About 10,000 racing fans will be able to attend the Melbourne Cup on 2 November, while Oaks Day and Stakes Day will be allowed similar-sized crowds.

A live music event will also be held at the Sydney Myer Music Bowl on 30 October with thousands of people in the audience.