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Raya Meredith is also the lead plaintiff in a class action suit against the NSW government regarding illegal strip searches at music festivals.

The Live Music Venues Alliance aims to protect and promote independent music and performance spaces across NSW.

"This proposal masquerades as a 'productivity measure' when it prioritises the commercial interests of global technology companies over Australian workers and industries."

"Australian music workers show up 365 days a year, and AusMusic T-Shirt Day is our chance to show up for them."

"Making gigs easier to put on will push the Australian music scene forward, give new bands a stage, and strengthen our festival culture."

"We envision a future where artists and producers are in control of how or if they incorporate AI into their creative processes."

“This year’s nominees are living proof that Australian artists are shaping the global cultural narrative in real time,” said ARIA CEO Annabelle Herd.

Days after LPA's latest report showed record highs for Australian festivals, the Australian Festival Industry Conference has discussed the state of play at their latest gathering.

"Massive Attack have made a seperate (sic) request to our label that our music be removed from the Spotify streaming service in all territories," the group wrote on social media last week.

Club 77 will be entirely revamped with the mission of accessibility at the forefront, and upgraded to accommodate punters with disabilities.

The state's LNP government has fulfilled a promise to crack down on pill testing in Queensland.

"While the overall results paint a positive story, growth was concentrated in a limited number of categories and states," says LPA Chief Executive Eric Lassen.