NSW Venues

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.

Chris Minns took aim at the City of Sydney's decision to ban live music events at council parks due to climate change.

Over a two-year trial period, Australian artists will open for some of the biggest international acts in the world on NSW's largest stages.

From venues returning to new projects, takeovers, and more news, here are all the recent developments in music venues across Australia.

Venue closures, openings, funding, and more: here are the latest movements in music venues across the country.