Development application restrictions could hinder Bowral's chances of securing more international acts, according to a winery owner and manager.
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Centennial Vineyards is seeking a three-year temporary amendment to the parameters of consent for their four concerts a year.
They would like Wingecarribee Shire Council to increase the limit on ticket sales from 10,000 people to a maximum of 14,000.
The vineyard team would also like council to waive the restriction of only two of four concerts in a month as well as the restriction of no consecutive weekends.
Centennial Vineyards owner John Large said the proposed amendment was prompted by "the combination of drought, retail recession, bushfires, coronavirus and flooding" in recent months.
Mr Large said there was a "strong possibility" they could secure several concerts before the end of the year.
"[Frontier Touring's Michael Gudinski] has the desire to make this site one of the premier outdoor event sites between southern Sydney and the Victorian border," he said.
"To make it a premium site, he needs the extra 4000 people to warrant [high-profile artists]."
Centennial Vineyards manager Nat Dare said amendments would allow them to book "top tier international artists".
"Potentially as soon as November this year to January next year. That means we will be able to deliver a much-needed recovery boost within 12 months of the most devastating impact," Ms Dare said.
Wingecarribee Shire Council has been contacted for comment.
