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Christie Eliezer, Journalist

Christie Eliezer

Christie Eliezer is the Melbourne-based Australasian Bureau Chief of Pollstar and industry columnist for Mixdown. He was a long-time senior journalist with The Music Network, weekly columnist for Immedia!, Special Project Editor at Beat and Australian/New Zealand Bureau Chief for Billboard. Getting his start as Features Editor at Juke and Contributing Editor of Rolling Stone Australia, his half a dozen books include High Voltage: 7 Movers & Shakers of the Australian Music Industry and the Music Managers Forum’s Introduction to the Music Industry.

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Party In The Paddock Festival 2023
Venues: More Live Music Spaces, Sydney Precincts, Job Moves, Crackdown, Court Appearances & More
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.
Industry / News
Tame Impala & RÜFÜS DU SOL
Big Ticket Numbers For Tame Impala, Split Enz, RÜFÜS DU SOL & Joji
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.
Industry / Feature
Tom Busby & Meg Mac
Chart File: A Strong Week For Aussie Solo Acts
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.
Industry / Feature
Amy Taylor, Tina Arena
Six Upcoming Documentaries Look At Highs & Lows of Aussie Entertainment
Documentaries about Tina Arena, Amyl And The Sniffers' Amy Taylor and Sherbet are among 44 projects receiving funding from Screen Australia.
Features / Music
Neil Finn, Orianthi & Colin Hay
Nine Aussie Musicians (And One Kiwi) Who Caught The Eye Of International Acts
Australia is renowned for its talented musicians, but sometimes acts from across the seas take it upon themselves to absorb our local talent into their ranks.
Industry / Feature
Foo Fighters Performing in Launceston
How Foo Fighters' Tour Will Impact Regional Cities Newcastle & Townsville
As the Foo Fighters ready themselves to embark upon Australian shores once again, two regional cities are showing plenty of excitement.
Industry / News
Laneway Festival Brisbane 2024
Venues: Adelaide Census, Financial Wobbles, More Music Spaces, Jail Time, Close-Downs & Meltdowns!
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.
Features / Music
Silverchair, Midnight Oil & Nirvana
Six O’Clock News: Songs Inspired By Real Life Stories
While recent news stories from the US have inspired myriad protest songs, here are 12 examples of tracks inspired by contemporary historical events.
Industry / News
Bad Bunny At The 2026 Super Bowl Halftime Show
Chart File: Bad Bunny Strikes Unusual Feat In Australia
As Bad Bunny prepares to make his Australian debut, his recent appearance at the Super Bowl halftime show inspired a rarely-seen chart feat.
Industry / Feature
Karnivool
Chart File: Karnivool’s 'In Verses' Becomes 119th Australian #1 Album In Last Ten Years
The first local chart-topper of 2026 belongs to Karnivool's long-awaited 'In Verses,' which leads us to wonder how other locals have fared over the past decade.
Features / Music
Toivo Pilt & David Cafe of Wabi-Sabi
Yen At Work: Wabi-Sabi Take Aussie Prog Rock To Japan
“The music has already been described as ‘cinematic’ which I take as a great compliment," explains David Cafe of Wabi-Sabi.
Industry / News
Amyl And The Sniffers at the Enmore Theatre, Sydney
Report: NSW Night-Time Economy Worth $110B
"The NSW Government has committed to unlocking the potential of our night-time economy, and it’s appropriate that we monitor the impact of our work," says 24-Hour Economy Commissioner Michael Rodrigues.
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