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The audit confirmed that Victoria is home to 2,441 live music venues, more than any other state.

"Our priority is the safety and wellbeing of our incredible team who have had a difficult few days," wrote Cherry Bar's partners on Facebook.

Hodge guides the careers of country stars such as Kasey Chambers, Andy Golledge, and Denvah as the founder and co-owner of artist management company Six Boroughs Management.

"The decision has not been made lightly, nor quickly; we’ve fought hard right up to the point that this has become the only available option," the Solbar team explained.

Spotify have announced the Australian launch of their latest feature, Prompted Playlist.

"I’m eternally proud of what the team and our partners were able to build together," Cahill said of his time with TEG and SXSW Sydney.

"This is massive not just for Sonny, but for Australian music as a whole and a great reminder that our local artists can dominate on the charts alongside global hits."

As the Foo Fighters ready themselves to embark upon Australian shores once again, two regional cities are showing plenty of excitement.

Honouring Michael Gudinski, this year's SongHubs will be curated by The Temper Trap - a band that the legendary Australian promoter nurtured.

Venue operators cited the ongoing financial impact of the COVID-19 pandemic as the primary reason for the closure.

The latest venues round-up has all the vital information on Australia's live scene, from new upgrades and owners, legal matters, positive figures, and much more.

"Partnering with Universal Music Australia means that more families than ever before can enjoy The Wiggles’ music around the globe," Purple Wiggle Lachlan Gillespie exclusively tells The Music.