Industry

APRA AMCOS welcomed the new summit, describing it as the "key to live music revival."

“We worked really, really hard and we tried to do something, and you guys helped us for a bit, and now it doesn't exist anymore, and that sucks," explained Bendigo Records director and co-owner Sam Edmonds.

"Here at Lulie, we wanted to ensure we raise the bar in engagement with our punters and keep the music pumping well into the future," the venue owners explained.

Zenith's production capacity has tripled "to approximately 6,000 records per week, making Zenith the largest vinyl pressing plant in the Southern Hemisphere."

“Unfortunately, we’re no longer in a position to continue operating," organisers wrote on social media.

Celebrating 50 years of triple j, ten years of Nina Las Vegas' NLV Records, and more added to BIGSOUND's massive conference program.

It goes without saying that regional and remote communities face difficulties when it comes to music, but what are the biggest challenges these areas are facing? And how do we solve them?

Ash McGregor steps away from triple j after five years at the end of the month.

"The City of Melville has a unique opportunity to honour his legacy and celebrate creative and cultural expression," said Deputy Mayor Karen Wheatland.