‘Lost generation’ as music scene collapses
An eight-year-old on his dad’s shoulders at a thrash metal band concert is an image that is under threat as Australia faces a “lost generation of music lovers”.
Music Festivals
Mystery over Byron Bluesfest closure after 35 years
Next year’s Byron Bay Bluesfest will be the last in a devastating blow to the region’s economy, as festival director Peter Noble reveals it’s “time to close this chapter”. FULL DETAILS
Iconic Aussie festival to end after 35 years
One of Australia’s biggest and best-loved music festivals is going to end for good after one last hurrah.
‘End of an era’ for iconic Aussie festival
An iconic Australian festival has announced it will say goodbye after 35 years – marking the latest victim in a string of music festival cancellations across the country.
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AC/DC star makes surprise comeback
An AC/DC legend, who last performed with the band almost a decade ago, made a return to stage with his bandmates after recovering from a health struggle.
Reveller’s obscene act at music festival
A naked reveller was allegedly filmed masturbating in front of the stage at Listen Out festival in Sydney.
Shock strip search claim hits Sydney festival
A woman from Sydney’s west has alleged she was felt “all over” during a strip search at a Sydney festival over the weekend.
One thing everyone is saying at Syd festival
As tens of thousands braved the heat at Sydney’s Listen Out over the weekend – there was one common trend being echoed by festivalgoers.
Two young men die after Syd music festival
The start of Sydney’s festival season has been marred by tragedy, with two young men dying on Saturday as debate over pill testing continues to rage.
New details after Sydney festival deaths
Two people have died after attending the popular Knockout music festival in Sydney’s west, with nine others “urgently” taken to hospital.
Shocking truth behind sniffer dogs
With festival season kicking off this weekend, new data has revealed a disturbing trend about police drug detection dogs.
‘Get off the stage’: Shameful festival scene
A musician touring Australia was forced to abandon his set at a festival. Here’s what he had to say about the “hostile and s***ty” crowd.
Popular Aussie festival suddenly cancelled
A radical, edgy festival celebrating the darkness and mystery of life in one of Australia’s major cities has been punted to 2025.
Major update after rockstar’s shock death
An iconic Aussie rock band has made a major announcement following the death of one of their members, just months out from a tour.
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