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59% of 16-25-year-olds state that cost is a barrier to going to shows, and 35% describe cost as the “most significant” barrier.

Cassandra will receive a songwriting session with one of four impressive Australian artists as part of her prize.

63% of participants admitted that they preferred genre-focused line-ups over the multi-genre experience.

Find out about all the music industry movements happening across the country - from venue closures to openings to new appointments.

Voting for the publicly-voted award categories is now open and closes on Tuesday, 1 October.

The I Heart Songwriting Club has inspired the writing of 30,000 songs by over 1500 songwriters. Its tenth anniversary will be celebrated with 'Acoustic Mornings' at BIGSOUND.

Special guest Lyndsey Havens from the American edition of Billboard will deliver a special closing keynote.

The new law secures the long-term future of the Crown & Anchor as a live music venue and a hotel that cannot be demolished or built over.

Sound NSW describes the trio as a “great addition” to the team.

This year's BIGSOUND takes place at Brisbane's Fortitude Valley next week.

“If people aren’t already paying attention to what’s happening in this city when it comes to music, they will be after this year’s Awards.”