Industry

The latest venues round-up has all the vital information on Australia's live scene, from new upgrades, re-openings, new roles, court updates, and more.

Dean McLachlan’s retirement comes after 43 years in the music industry and three decades with Mushroom.

APRA and CISAC will unite in Sydney to confront a significant threat impacting performers, songwriters and composers worldwide: generative AI.

The Miami Marketta team is looking to open The Syrup Factory “in some capacity” by August.

Val Morgan Digital is home to partnerships and licences with BuzzFeed, LADbible Group, POPSUGAR, Fandom, and Vox Media in Australia and New Zealand.

One doesn't need to look far beyond the shores of Australia and New Zealand to find some of the biggest ticket-sellers of late.

"The artists who thrive are the ones who commit to learning practical systems behind their creativity," says I Heart Songwriting Club founder, and Level Up Club mentor Francesca de Valence.

Aussie solo acts are in fine form on the charts at the moment, with Tom Busby and Meg Mac making strong showings in this week's results.

The BIGSOUND team is seeking “export-ready artists” as the music industry showcase celebrates its 25th anniversary this September.

Documentaries about Tina Arena, Amyl And The Sniffers' Amy Taylor and Sherbet are among 44 projects receiving funding from Screen Australia.

Bookkeeper Sutasinee McGuigan, along with her husband and daughter, are listed in court documents that allege misappropriated funds of almost $4.5 million.

“This donation directly supports national music programs that build confidence, friendship and belonging, making participation simple and social for every young Australian."