‘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.
Music Festivals
‘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.
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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.
Huge New Year’s Day festival cuts ticket prices
As the Australian live music market is flooded with big international tours and average tickets costing $300, Field Day has dropped its prices. See how much you’ll pay and how to get tickets.
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.
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