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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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Foo Fighters Performing in Launceston
Foo Fighters’ Launceston One-Off Has Tasmania Eying More International Tours
The Foo Fighters' debut concert in Launceston was a major success for the Tasmanian city, with more big names hopefully set to descend upon the Apple Isle in the future.
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Midnight Oil's Rob Hirst performing live
Rob Hirst Leads Australia Day Honours For Seven Music Biz Identities
"Rob was a ferocious talent, and we’re so proud of the impact of his songwriting, music and advocacy," Rob Hirst's family commented in a statement.
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ivy Nightclub
Aussie Clubs Continue To Battle Sexual Harassment, Violence
“We need to see real action from government, the police and the venues, to prioritise the safety of patrons."
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Kylie Minogue @ RAC Arena
Venues: Two Launches In Sydney, New Owners, Financial Dramas, Scalper Fines, Court Dramas & More
From new venues, closures, and legal happenings, the latest venues round-up has all the essential information about live music in Australia.
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Ninajirachi
Chart File: Ninajirachi’s ‘I Love My Computer’ Makes Number One
23 weeks since its release, Ninajirachi has taken out the top spot on the local charts with 'I Love My Computer' – but it's not the longest span from release to chart glory.
Industry / Feature
Beyond The Valley
Aussie Live Music Sector Continues To Plug Into The Global Juggernaut
After another big year of live events, the figures are in, and Australia's role as a major market continues to impress on a global scale.
Industry / Feature
Foo Fighters @ HBF Park
26 Signs You’re Now In The Year 2026
As 2025 slowly begins to fade into a memory, let's shift our focus to the coming calendar year, with 26 predictions for 2026.
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Lost Paradise 2023
Venues: Five New Live Spaces, Freo.Social Saved, Collapses, Late Night NSW Finds New Crowd, Six Meltdowns, And Much More
From new openings, legal matters, deals, and expansions, the latest venues round-up has all the essential information about live music in Australia.
Industry / Feature
Bluesfest
Will The Average Australian Festival Ticket Cost $427 By 2030?
As a new study shows how the tickets for Aussie festivals have increased in recent years, it's time to wonder about where things are headed.
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Foo Fighters @ HBF Park
Concerts Driving Aussie Fans Across Borders
Over a third of Australians cross state borders each year – not just for concerts and festivals – but for sports and other major events.
Industry / Feature
Taylor Swift, Slipknot
Ten Big Music Industry Deals In 2025
In 2025, music industry players introduced new models and struck groundbreaking deals to transform their future. Here are ten massive deals made this year.
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Queenscliff Music Festival
Venues: New Openings in Canberra & Sydney, Townsville Petition For Foos, Theatre Delay, Jail Sentences, Lady Gaga Numbers & More
From record numbers, to sponsors, openings, and legal matters, the latest venues round-up has all the essential information about live music in Australia.
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