Victorian Venues

"To say we are devastated is an understatement."

Meg Walker will lead the ASM Global arena network across Australia and support other arena venues in the Australasia region.

Harvey Sutherland will lead the first live show at The Punters Club in 22 years this week.

Moffat said he didn't expect to re-enter venue bookings, "but the opportunity to share my experience within my local community is too good to pass up."

“We’re going to throw the book at it to nail a music offering across the week for Melbourne and for the scene, and we can’t wait to get our hands dirty.”

Adelaide has two new venues opening next month, while Melbourne loses four, and NSW proposes that 22 new pubs be given Heritage protection.

ATET was engulfed in a devastating blaze last January, just months after it was threatened by noise complaints.

“More than ever, people are travelling for sports and music, and this year marks a special occasion, with a huge summer of major events taking place globally.”

Jane Brownrigg sadly passed away in May. Sales from her expansive CD collection will go to Melbourne community radio stations.

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The Punters Club closed its doors on 17 February 2002.

TEG Group and Forum Melbourne are the big winners of the Pollstar global mid-year report.