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Australian Promoters Take Spotlight On Pollstar's Year-End List

Australian Promoters Take Spotlight On Pollstar's Year-End List

Although Live Nation globally dominated Pollstar's 2024 year-end Promoter List, five Australian promoters have cracked the top 100.

By Jade Kennedy - Jan 9, 2025
Australian Promoters Take Spotlight On Pollstar's Year-End List

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Australian Promoters Take Spotlight On Pollstar's Year-End List

Although Live Nation globally dominated Pollstar's 2024 year-end Promoter List, five Australian promoters have cracked the top 100.

By Jade Kennedy - Jan 9, 2025
Developers Who Flattened AC/DC Home Apologise for 'Oversight'

Developers Who Flattened AC/DC Home Apologise for 'Oversight'

In a statement to the media, Burwood Square Pty Ltd said they were "shocked" to discover the cultural significance of no. 4 Burleigh St.

By Jade Kennedy - Jan 7, 2025
Developers Who Flattened AC/DC Home Apologise for 'Oversight'

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Developers Who Flattened AC/DC Home Apologise for 'Oversight'

In a statement to the media, Burwood Square Pty Ltd said they were "shocked" to discover the cultural significance of no. 4 Burleigh St.

By Jade Kennedy - Jan 7, 2025
Fans Outraged After Iconic Piece Of Rock History Quietly Demolished

Fans Outraged After Iconic Piece Of Rock History Quietly Demolished

The Young family home in Sydney, a mainstay of AC/DC fan itineraries, has been demolished to make way for a $28.75 million residential site.

By Jade Kennedy - Jan 2, 2025
Fans Outraged After Iconic Piece Of Rock History Quietly Demolished

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Fans Outraged After Iconic Piece Of Rock History Quietly Demolished

The Young family home in Sydney, a mainstay of AC/DC fan itineraries, has been demolished to make way for a $28.75 million residential site.

By Jade Kennedy - Jan 2, 2025
BIGSOUND 2022: Three Hot Topics From Day Two

BIGSOUND 2022: Three Hot Topics From Day Two

The topic of conversation at BIGSOUND on Thursday was also the one thing that left everybody speechless: Jaguar Jonze’s keynote.

By Jade Kennedy - Sep 9, 2022
BIGSOUND 2022: Three Hot Topics From Day Two

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BIGSOUND 2022: Three Hot Topics From Day Two

The topic of conversation at BIGSOUND on Thursday was also the one thing that left everybody speechless: Jaguar Jonze’s keynote.

By Jade Kennedy - Sep 9, 2022
Brisbane Venue Blacklists Band Over Alleged Hostile Behaviour

Brisbane Venue Blacklists Band Over Alleged Hostile Behaviour

"If you choose to actively spread transphobic, homophobic, racist speech you will be asked to leave and won't be welcome back."

By Jade Kennedy - Jun 12, 2022
Brisbane Venue Blacklists Band Over Alleged Hostile Behaviour

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Brisbane Venue Blacklists Band Over Alleged Hostile Behaviour

"If you choose to actively spread transphobic, homophobic, racist speech you will be asked to leave and won't be welcome back."

By Jade Kennedy - Jun 12, 2022
Music Is Life Festival Draws Comparisons to Fyre Fest

Music Is Life Festival Draws Comparisons to Fyre Fest

Music Is Life Festival was originally scheduled for July 9 and 10 2021, but, as with many events last year, was rescheduled due to COVID.

By Jade Kennedy - Apr 19, 2022
Music Is Life Festival Draws Comparisons to Fyre Fest

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Music Is Life Festival Draws Comparisons to Fyre Fest

Music Is Life Festival was originally scheduled for July 9 and 10 2021, but, as with many events last year, was rescheduled due to COVID.

By Jade Kennedy - Apr 19, 2022
Australian Women in Music Awards ready to celebrate

Australian Women in Music Awards ready to celebrate

After two years of disruptions, the Australian Women in Music Awards (AWMA) is ready to celebrate with an astonishing lineup this May.

By Jade Kennedy - Mar 31, 2022
Australian Women in Music Awards ready to celebrate

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Australian Women in Music Awards ready to celebrate

After two years of disruptions, the Australian Women in Music Awards (AWMA) is ready to celebrate with an astonishing lineup this May.

By Jade Kennedy - Mar 31, 2022
NSW Government announces $85 million arts and live music funding

NSW Government announces $85 million arts and live music funding

The NSW Government has announced an $85 million package to assist the state's performing arts and live music sector's COVID-19 recovery.

By Jade Kennedy - Feb 1, 2022
NSW Government announces $85 million arts and live music funding

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NSW Government announces $85 million arts and live music funding

The NSW Government has announced an $85 million package to assist the state's performing arts and live music sector's COVID-19 recovery.

By Jade Kennedy - Feb 1, 2022
Dear Hillsong's Laura Toggs, you missed the point

Dear Hillsong's Laura Toggs, you missed the point

Hillsong's Laura Toggs has defended the church group's controversial "festival" Summercamp - but people aren't upset because of Hillsong.

By Jade Kennedy - Jan 27, 2022
Dear Hillsong's Laura Toggs, you missed the point

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Dear Hillsong's Laura Toggs, you missed the point

Hillsong's Laura Toggs has defended the church group's controversial "festival" Summercamp - but people aren't upset because of Hillsong.

By Jade Kennedy - Jan 27, 2022
Hillsong youth pastor slams response to Summercamp: It's 'immoral'

Hillsong youth pastor slams response to Summercamp: It's 'immoral'

A Hillsong youth pastor - daughter of founder Brian Houston - has slammed the response to the church's 'Summercamp' event on Instagram

By Jade Kennedy - Jan 25, 2022
Hillsong youth pastor slams response to Summercamp: It's 'immoral'

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Hillsong youth pastor slams response to Summercamp: It's 'immoral'

A Hillsong youth pastor - daughter of founder Brian Houston - has slammed the response to the church's 'Summercamp' event on Instagram

By Jade Kennedy - Jan 25, 2022
Brisbane venue cops backlash via Google reviews: 'I won’t go there due to the racist treatment of a First Nations woman'

Brisbane venue cops backlash via Google reviews: 'I won’t go there due to the racist treatment of a First Nations woman'

A Brisbane bar is receiving backlash online this week after an alleged incident took place on the weekend.

By Jade Kennedy - Jan 21, 2022
Brisbane venue cops backlash via Google reviews: 'I won’t go there due to the racist treatment of a First Nations woman'

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Brisbane venue cops backlash via Google reviews: 'I won’t go there due to the racist treatment of a First Nations woman'

A Brisbane bar is receiving backlash online this week after an alleged incident took place on the weekend.

By Jade Kennedy - Jan 21, 2022
Artists fume as Hillsong festival goes ahead under new restrictions

Artists fume as Hillsong festival goes ahead under new restrictions

Aussie artists are calling out a glaring hypocrisy as Hillsong's Summercamp 2022 opens, looking for all the world like a music festival

By Jade Kennedy - Jan 13, 2022
Artists fume as Hillsong festival goes ahead under new restrictions

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Artists fume as Hillsong festival goes ahead under new restrictions

Aussie artists are calling out a glaring hypocrisy as Hillsong's Summercamp 2022 opens, looking for all the world like a music festival

By Jade Kennedy - Jan 13, 2022
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