‘Perfect storm’: Popular Aussie music festivals collapsing
A groundbreaking report has shone a spotlight on why the Aussie music festival scene has been brought to its knees.
Music Festivals
‘No refunds’: Fury over ‘botched’ festival
A major Australian music festival set to kick off next week has announced a huge change that has left ticket holders furious.
Bluesfest targeted by scammers, fake FB pages
Fans of a popular Byron Bay festival have been targeted by scammers promising replays and live streams, with official organisers now intervening.
‘I killed it’: Huge Aussie festival is ditched
A major, long-running festival has been scrapped, with the founder revealing “the spell has worn off”.
New drug discovered in festival first
In a first for Australia, pill testing has been conducted at a multi-day festival, with authorities revealing the chemists made a crucial discovery.
Insider reveals real reason festivals are dying
Splendour in the Grass has become the latest in a growing line of Aussie festivals to be cancelled – and there is an “awkward” reason why.
Real reason Splendour was cancelled
Musical festival Splendour in the Grass has officially been cancelled for 2024, with promoters confirming the news online.
‘Heartbroken’: Splendour in the Grass canned
The music festival is the highlight of any music lover’s calendar, but has recently faced a number of challenges, with organisers confirming the event will not go ahead this year.
‘Heartbroken’: Splendour in the Grass canned
The music festival is the highlight of any music lover’s calendar, but has recently faced a number of challenges, with organisers confirming the event will not go ahead this year.
‘Move b***h!’: US star erupts at Aussie crowd
A legendary singer “saw God” among scenes of anarchy in Aussie cities, while another had some stern words during a medical emergency.
Warning as gross disease hits festival
A major warning has been issued after a disease spread through faeces has hit a popular music festival.
Warning as gross disease hits festival
A major warning has been issued after a disease spread through faeces has hit a popular music festival.
Infectious disease outbreak at major festival
An outbreak of an infectious disease at a major festival has prompted health authorities to issue a warning.
Palestinian band scrapped from major event
Musicians 47SOUL have been left disappointed after being dumped from WOMADelaide over their support of Palestine, but organisers say the call was made after “careful consideration”.
Palestinian band scrapped from major event
Musicians 47SOUL have been left disappointed after being dumped from WOMADelaide over their support of Palestine, but organisers say the call was made after “careful consideration”.
How to see Kylie Minogue in Australia
The line-up for popular music festival Splendour in the Grass has dropped, featuring exclusive international acts as well as stand out acts closer to home.
Aspiring DJ, 23, dies at five-day festival
A young man who died from a suspected drug overdose in sweltering conditions at a music festival on Sunday has been identified.
‘Red flags’ before festival abandoned
A festivalgoer has expressed her outrage over the “little” communication patrons received at Victoria’s cancelled music festival.
Festival goer dies of suspected overdose
A man has died after a suspected drug overdose at a major music festival, which has now been scrapped in the wake of an extreme fire danger warning.
‘Safest to leave’: Festival warns patrons
Organisers for a sold-out Aussie festival told attendees they’re advised to leave or not come “until further notice”.
Joke’s over: Comedy festival cancelled
After four decades of laughs, one of the world’s biggest comedy festivals has been cancelled due to a “dire financial situation”.
Why rock legend was dumped from festival
A country music festival has become the centre of a fiery spat after a rock legend was suddenly dropped from the line-up.
US singer and model jets into Australia
The multi-platinum recording artist has arrived in Australia to perform a series of gigs both on the east and west coast this weekend.
‘Jealous’: Fan’s surprising act outside concert
The kind act meant a very lucky Swiftie who missed out on a ticket was able to get into the Melbourne show.
Weather forecast revealed for Eras Tour
Almost 300,000 fans will be exposed to the elements this weekend as they pack into the MCG to see Taylor Swift’s three-hour long spectacular.
Huge new music festival launches in Oz
A brand new music festival is coming to Australia, featuring some of the hottest new names in country music from here and in the US.
Revellers lap up Splendour sunshine
Fans have lapped up the sunshine at this year’s Splendour in the Grass, with bright outfits and big smiles a common sight in Byron Bay.
Splendour success despite ticket sales dip
Splendour in the Grass rolled into its second day near Byron Bay, with the Barbie movie clearly influencing outfit choices.
Margot Robbie sparks Splendour madness
The global “Barbie-core” phenomenon has unexpectedly hit Byron Bay, with this year’s festival going wild for the Aussie actress’ recent theme.
Star stops Splendour after fan’s wild act
US superstar Lizzo has halted her show during night one of the festival after a fan put out a truly outrageous request.
Major music festival’s ticket-sale nightmare
After a horror 2022, with a disease outbreak and concertgoers coated in mud, an iconic Aussie festival is struggling to return.
Revellers issued warning ahead of weekend
Byron Bay will be flooded with thousands of music lovers looking for a good time this weekend.
Unusual sight at Splendour in The Grass
Despite ticket sales being down 30 per cent, festivalgoers are all smiles as Splendour In The Grass kicks off.
Council blamed for cancelled festival
A popular Australian festival has blamed “disrespect” and “hush money” from council for its last minute cancellation.
Disgraceful aftermath of Glastonbury
More than 200,000 people have headed home from one of the world’s most famous festivals – but a disgusting sight has been left behind.
Kylie pulls off huge surprise for 80,000 fans
“Is that Kylie?!” Minogue surprised a stadium full of 80,000 people with a performance she’d managed to keep top secret until the last second.
‘Welcome to Hell’: Tassie sign outrage
A provocative sign at Hobart Airport to promote a controversial art and live music festival has been removed after triggering numerous complaints.
Legal battle over huge music festival
Another music festival is in hot water after it was announced that one of Australia’s most popular events will not go ahead this year.
Massive names line-up at Aussie festival
A major music festival has released its line up, revealing one big name who will return to Australia for the first time in years.
History made after tense Eurovision count
There’s been a history-making result at today’s Eurovision Song Contest – but how did Australia place? WARNING: Spoilers.
Kate wows on TV with hidden talent
The Princess of Wales stunned Eurovision fans with a surprise cameo in today’s grand final of the song contest.
Australia’s epic triumph at Eurovision semi
Perth band Voyager has pushed through to the grand finale of Eurovision on Sunday, emerging as an unlikely favourite with their catchy rock tune.
‘Sad farewell’ to beloved festival
A popular festival will no longer operate after 40 years of bringing music and entertainment to its community.
Star’s surprise musical return at Coachella
It’s been over seven years since Zendaya last performed live on stage. But now the singer-turned-actress has revisited her roots at Coachella.
Frank Ocean: Coachella ’was chaotic’
R&B singer Frank Ocean has pulled out of his headline set at Coachella after his first performance was labelled a “train wreck” by fans.
‘Pure chaos’ at Coachella as headliner blasted
“Pure chaos,” was the verdict after elusive R&B star Frank Ocean took to the stage an hour late for his first live performance in six long years.
’A lot of us fake actually going to Coachella’
A US singer and social media personality has made a wild claim about influencers at the popular Coachella music festival.
Outrage as second Fyre Festival declared
Hundreds of starved and stranded patrons, a fraud conviction and two savage documentaries later, the ‘worst music festival never staged’ is back.
Lizzo’s X-rated interview stuns Project host
The Project host Sarah Harris was left speechless during her wild interview with Lizzo on The Project last night, in which the singer had to be censored up to a dozen times.
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