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RØDE Microphones stepped in to show support for SydneyMusic just days before it was scheduled to shut down in mid-June.
A round-up of all the recent happenings in the Australian music industry.
The Australian live sector has entered "firestarter" mode in the first half of 2025.
The Agincourt Hotel sold for $30 million in May.
"We had hoped that we would make it through a difficult period, but it has become clear that we can not go any further," a statement from the SydneyMusic team reads.
"To be moving into a venue as iconic as the Lansdowne is surreal," said Last Words founders Matt Raciti and Dan Harvey.
From reprieves for venues to for-sale signs, crowdfunding, name changes, re-opening venues, and more, here are the movements across the country's live music industry.
As patrons expect more options in their experience, stadium operators are giving it to them, making for extraordinary concerts.
The inaugural 'Woof Doof' took place on Saturday morning. Bondi Junction's Doglateria teamed up with Spotify to host the event.
"Our door is open if they wish to bring their events to our parks and venues," said Inner West Mayor Darcy Byrne.