Popular festivals to roll out pill testing
Several popular Aussie music festivals – including one where a person died and another where multiple overdoses occurred – will both have pill testing in place.
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Sign ‘devastating’ Aussie trend is back
Experts are urgently calling for help amid worrying signs a “devastating” music festival trend is back.
‘Flop’: Viral pic from pop star’s concert
This pop sensation hit the stage as the headline act for a festival, but a photo has since gone viral showing the virtually empty arena.
Major Aussie music festival cancelled
A beloved Australian music festival has been axed again, with promoters revealing they “need more time to recharge”.
Iconic Aussie festival axed for second year
One of the country’s most iconic festivals will sit out another year, in what is a fresh blow for Australia’s struggling music festival scene.
‘Embarrassing’: Star forced to stop Aussie gig
A popular German DJ was forced to stop his Adelaide concert in the middle of his set for one very frightening reason.
‘Not public’: Bombshell hits iconic Aussie park
A huge row has erupted over the use of one of Sydney’s most iconic sites, as locals express concern over “trampled grass”.
AFL player charged with public urination
A 20-year-old elite sportsman will face court for allegedly urinating in public and not giving police his name.
Second man arrested at popular festival
A second man has been charged with drug trafficking at a popular music festival, where one state has launched its controversial pill testing trial.
Aussie band’s act proves massive point
Emerging artists have revealed the way they are moving away from large labels and how they’re reconnecting with fans.
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.
State’s huge move on NYE festival
A major New Year’s music festival will be the first event in one state to offer pill testing, after 46 overdose deaths statewide in 2022.
‘Heartbreaking’ footage sparks fears for star
Fans have expressed their concerns for a rising young American rapper after a recent “heartbreaking’ performance at a huge concert.
Aus festival’s desperate email plea to punters
A major Aussie music festival is pleading for help from fans as the industry suffers its toughest year amid dozens of cancellations.
One thing Aussie punters hate about gigs
A major survey has revealed what festival goers hate, with the findings potentially the key to saving the industry.
Aussie star puts on X-rated Perth show
Troye Sivan finally returned to Perth over the weekend, performing at the annual Spilt Milk festival at Kings Park where he made a heartwarming confession.
‘Holy F***’: Detail at heaving Aussie gig stuns
The 10,000 strong crowd at the Mundi Mundi Bash were stunned by one heartwarming detail as two bands took to the stage.
‘Can I order?’: Text before 21yo’s tragic death
Edward Lui was just 21 years when he came to Sydney for a trip of a lifetime with his mates – before it all went horribly wrong.
Major change to Aussie concert tickets
Plans have been unveiled to ban dynamic ticket pricing as part of a raft of new measures to “stop businesses ripping off Australians”.
‘Disgrace’: Outrage over ‘extinction event’
One of the great Australian summer traditions is rapidly disappearing, with industry insiders taking aim at a “disgraceful” practice.
Major UK singer to headline Aussie festival
Rumours swirled after posters were spotted across Australia last week.
Kesha to headline three-day Aussie festival
American pop star Kesha has today been announced as the musical headliner for next year’s Australian Open.
Man dies, three hospitalised at music festival
A young man has died at the Knockout music festival in Sydney, police have confirmed, with three others hospitalised.
New trend emerges for festival season
Thousands of music fans descended on Sydney Showgrounds on Saturday for Australia’s “largest outdoor music festival”, with a new trend taking over.
‘Essential’: Festival goers drug reform plea
Festival goers have backed calls from experts to implement a process that could ‘reduce (the) risk of people dying’ at music festivals.
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.
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