Gigs on wheels help drive the return of Melbourne’s music scene, but venues brace for a slow summer

In 1976, rock legends AC/DC took to Swanston Street to film a blistering rendition of It’s a Long Way to the Top, from the back of a flatbed truck.

Almost 45 years later, local artists are gearing up to follow in their footsteps as part of Rock Around the Block, a series of roving music gigs performed on the streets of inner Melbourne.

The pop-up performances will take centre stage outside of restaurants and various venues for just 30…