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When The Music Stops: What Happens When A Festival Goes Into Liquidation
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by Kavisha Kuruk
Teskey Brothers @ Bluesfest 2024
A guide for artists, industry workers, and ticketholders in the wake of Bluesfest 2026
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Liz Stringer at the Port Fairy Folk Festival
Venues: Moves For New Arenas & SEPs, Liquidations Galore, Venue Ownership Options, Kylie’s $3m Gig, Job Moves & More
The latest venues round-up has all the vital information on Australia's live scene, from new grants, new plans, new jobs, and more.
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Jimmy Barnes, Tommy Emmanuel @ Bluesfest 2024
Bluesfest Enters Liquidation, Reportedly Owing More Than $23m To Ticketholders
In the wake of Bluesfest's 2026 event being cancelled, a liquidator has now been appointed to manage their financial obligations.
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Folk Bitch Trio Performing Live In 2025
Why These 14 Aussies Made Billboard’s 2026 Global Power Players
More than a dozen movers and shakers in the Australian music scene have made their way into Billboard's list of Global Power Players. Let's unpack their respective inclusions.
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Medusa Bar
Geelong's Medusa Bar Sold To New Owners Who Promise 'More Gigs & More Events'
Punters can still expect local, independent bands performing every weekend, plus $3 pots for Happy Hour each Wednesday.
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ARIA CEO Annabelle Herd, Luke Vespa, Laura Edwards, Natalie Waller
ARIA Reveals Board Updates: Natalie Waller, Sean Warner & Others Secure Roles
Natalie Waller has been re-elected Chair of the ARIA Board, while Sean Warner has been welcomed as Deputy Chair.
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Luca Brasi performing at The Gov in Adelaide.
New Venues Alliance Takes Night Time Issues To SA Parliament
With South Australian elections on the horizon, the newly-formed SA Alliance For Night-Time Industries seeks to speak for the late-night economy.
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Meg Washington, The Jungle Giants & Young Franco
Meg Washington, The Jungle Giants, Young Franco & More Among Finalists For 2026 Queensland Music Awards
“This year, the QMAs returns to its roots,” says QMusic CEO Kris Stewart.
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Bronwyn Tasker
Revered Music Publicist Bronwyn Tasker Launches New PR Agency
With decades of experience in the world of PR, Bronwyn Tasker has announced the official launch of her eponymous agency, Bronwyn Tasker PR.
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Apple Music
Apple Music Launching New 'Transparency Tags' For AI-Generated Content
Apple Music have now launched optional Transparency Tags, allowing distributors and labels to note the use of AI in relation to a song's composition, album artwork, and music video.
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Guns N' Roses
It’s Now Guns N' Roses' Turn To Consolidate Townsville & Newcastle As Events Destinations
As Guns N' Roses prepare for another Australian trek, the rock icons' itinerary also includes two regional stops, which will undoubtedly be a boon for the local economy.
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L-R: Dean Ormston (APRA AMCOS), Jennifer Brown (SOCAN), Gadi Oron (CISAC)
APRA AMCOS & SOCAN On Creative Industries & AI: 'We Believe This Moment Presents A Unique Opportunity'
Collectively, APRA AMCOS and SOCAN represent nearly 400,000 songwriters, composers, and music publishers across Australia, New Zealand and Canada.
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