Big issue rises as NSW trials pill testing
Another state is trialling the controversial pill testing program, but there is one key issue that might be stopping young festival goers from using it.
Music Festivals
Pill test trial in NSW comes with a catch
The Minns government has revealed the festival to host the first pill testing service to be conducted by NSW Health.
Huge move for popular Aussie festival
A major initiative to try to “save lives” is set to be rolled out at a popular Australian music festival in just a few weeks.
‘Struggling’: Another beloved Oz festival axed
There’s sad news from the organisers of yet another popular Aussie music and arts festival, despite years of rising attendance.
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Calls to address ‘degrading’ festival act
As the festival season kicks off, there are increased calls to address police strip searches which have left some music fans “humiliated” after having their “privacy and dignity robbed”.
Sign major star could headline Aussie festival
The popular Australian festival has confirmed dates and prices for the 2025 event, with fans pointing to a clue a major English singer could headline the event.
‘Bizarre’: People walk out mid-concert
Tickets for the “bizarre” concert where performers read lyrics from the ground cost up to $150 with many attendees leaving early.
Calls to address ‘disappointing’ music trend
Industry experts have called for an end to a ‘disappointing’ trend among live music events in Australia affecting more than one in five Aussies.
Major Aus festivals thrown into chaos
Some of the handful of Australian festivals left have been thrown into uncertainty after a major ticketing platform has gone bankrupt.
$700 festival cancels, disappears with money
Two years after a popular music festival was cancelled, ticketholders are still thousands out of pocket — despite the company receiving $736k from the taxpayer.
Fyre Festival crook’s surprise return
The man who masterminded the disastrous Fyre Festival disaster is back — and he has a plan to do it all again.
Major Aussie music festival cancelled
Event organisers of a major Aussie music festival adored by revellers across the nation has been cancelled.
‘Betting kids’ lives’: Mum’s pill test fury
The mother of a young woman who overdosed at a music festival says the NSW government is ‘betting’ with the lives of children.
How summer music festivals are making a roaring comeback
Summer music festivals including Beyond The Valley, Meredith and Good Things are defying the box office blues for the Aussie industry.
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