Defying the gloomy trend of cancellations,Strawberry Fields,Mundi Mundi Bash and Harbourlife have all sold out. Is there a pattern here for festivals to emulate?
Ahead of Peter Dutton’s savage speech at the Liberals’ 80th federal council,the party’s top figures gathered in Sydney for an evening of factional festivities.
Australia’s live music industry could be in for a massive shake-up,if the US forces Live Nation to offload its ticketing arm.
Cash Savage still remembers the first time she played to sold-out crowd at Fitzroy’s Old Bar. She’s growing increasingly dismayed about the future of the city’s iconic gig culture.
The number of 18 to 24-year-olds attending music festivals has dropped in the past five years,with a new report warning rising costs and overpolicing are key factors.
The ABC’s youth broadcaster is supporting an industry blighted by the cancellation of high-profile multi-day outings.
The rapid decline of music festivals in Australia is symptomatic of a bigger problem – and it’s not the fault of young people.
When I interviewed legendary music promoter Michael Chugg this week,he had a surprise for me.
While sad,the demise of Splendour in the Grass does have an upside,especially for … ahem … more mature music fans in Brisbane.
Melbourne was once declared the live music capital of the world. But the city’s live music venue owners warn an inquiry into the struggling sector will come too late.
The demise of Splendour in the Grass will shock no one who has been listening to music industry warnings.