NSW Venues

More venues are in the firing line, while others are starting out strong.

"We made a promise to the people of NSW to double the number of live music venues across the state within four years, and that is what we are delivering."

"It’s a win for artists, local businesses and the community."

Audience Republic has shared its first-ever 2024 Live Event Industry Report, which makes projections for what's to come this year.

“Working together with industry, Sound NSW will help the government to move the dial on our commitment to support the venues that sustain and grow our music industry.”

Attendance at small-to-medium-sized Australian music venues has fallen on average by 60 percent.

Grants of up to $100,000 are being offered to venues “who can demonstrate their commitment to presenting original Australian music”.

OCA reimagines music education by delivering a fully integrated approach to mastering the music industry in a real-world industry setting, and giving them the skills to thrive in it.

Adelaide loses another club, an iconic Sydney venue turns 100, a "hiccup" kills a cider brand's event plans, and more.

MP Tony Burke described the launch as “gamechanger for the arts in Australia”.

“More stadium capacity means even more opportunities for our promoters to bring Australian audiences the performers they love.”

"Australia's best nightclub has just gotten that much better."