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Festivalgoers at Splendour in the Grass in 2023.

How Australia’s music cartels are driving up the cost of live shows

The ACCC has told a parliamentary inquiry that “vertical integration” adds as much as 20 per cent to the cost of live music events in Australia.

  • Karl Quinn

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Taylor Swift invited label mate and compatriot Sabrina Carpenter to open for her on her most recent tour to Australia.

New rule could force superstars like Taylor Swift to promote Aussie musicians

The Australian music industry has united in a campaign to help boost the struggling live scene.

  • Thomas Mitchell
Splendour in the Grass 2023

Ticketmaster, Splendour in the Grass owner investigated by US government

Australia’s live music industry could be in for a massive shake-up, if the US forces Live Nation to offload its ticketing arm.

  • Karl Quinn
Iconic Aussie band, Crowded House, is back and better than ever.

Don’t Dream It’s Over: Crowded House’s triumphant return

As the iconic Australian rock band take to the stage once more for their first national tour since 2010, we look back over their stellar musical journey through the decades.

  • Amy Cooper

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