‘Bulls**t’: Broke Aussie music mogul’s $6m black hole
The financial woes that threw a popular rock festival into chaos can be revealed amid a war of words between promoter Andrew McManus and twice-bankrupt mogul Mark Spillane.
Music Festivals
Popular music festival canned for good
Another major music festival has been canned for good, citing rising costs and low ticket sales as a reason for its demise.
Major ‘90s muso still rocking out at 53
He may still be sporting his trademark hat and signature moves, but this rocker looked miles away from the 2000s star we all remember.
Star mercilessly mocked over complaint video
This London actress took to the streets to record her one major gripe with London – but the video backfired spectacularly.
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Kid Laroi’s incredible act caught on camera
Aussie singer The Kid Laroi held an impromptu performance in a hotel lobby, after the festival he was set to headline got cancelled.
Pathetic insult at Splendour in the Grass
A woman has slammed the “revolting men” who tried to body-shame her at the Byron Bay festival, calling them out for fatphobia.
Weird Gen Z trend ‘changing’ Splendour
Photos emerging from Splendour in the Grass paint a very different picture to what’s really happening with Australia’s youth.
Huge new music festival launches in Oz
A brand new music festival is coming to Australia, featuring some of the hottest new names in country music from here and in the US.
Revellers lap up Splendour sunshine
Fans have lapped up the sunshine at this year’s Splendour in the Grass, with bright outfits and big smiles a common sight in Byron Bay.
Splendour success despite ticket sales dip
Splendour in the Grass rolled into its second day near Byron Bay, with the Barbie movie clearly influencing outfit choices.
Margot Robbie sparks Splendour madness
The global “Barbie-core” phenomenon has unexpectedly hit Byron Bay, with this year’s festival going wild for the Aussie actress’ recent theme.
Star stops Splendour after fan’s wild act
US superstar Lizzo has halted her show during night one of the festival after a fan put out a truly outrageous request.
Major music festival’s ticket-sale nightmare
After a horror 2022, with a disease outbreak and concertgoers coated in mud, an iconic Aussie festival is struggling to return.
Revellers issued warning ahead of weekend
Byron Bay will be flooded with thousands of music lovers looking for a good time this weekend.
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