Aussie band’s act proves massive point
Emerging artists reveal the way they are moving away from large labels and how they’re reconnecting with fans.
Music Festivals
Pill testing rolled out in Victorian first
Victoria’s pill testing laws are receiving their first road test at the four-day Beyond the Valley Festival.
‘There was no money’: Aussie boss exposed
Performers who appeared in sell out shows have lifted the lid on the dark side of the industry as they reveal up to two years of pain.
‘Save lives’: State’s major drug call
The huge call is set to ‘reduce harm and save lives’ and follows mounting pressure from experts surrounding the state’s drug summit.
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Bluesfest’s wild line-up for last ever festival
Iconic Australian festival Bluesfest has released the first group of artists tipped to perform at its last ever event.
Industry risks collapse as cost crisis bites
With the rising cost of living stretching budgets further than ever, cost-conscious Aussies are cutting back. It’s left one key industry in a battle to survive.
‘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”.
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.
New pain for fans after music festival canned
Music fans have been dealt a fresh blow after organisers of a major festival made the “difficult decision” to cancel their 2024 show.
Barnes shares hopeful update after surgery
The wife of Aussie rock legend Jimmy Barnes has shared an update on his condition following an “immediate” operation.
Aussie concert ‘tradition’ that stuns US music stars
As shocked as country musicians are to discover they have a huge fan base outside of the US, Nashville’s biggest names are stunned by one particular Australian onstage concert “tradition”.
Music festival cancelled suddenly
A music festival that boasted international artists has been cancelled just five days after tickets went on sale.
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