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Neil Griffiths

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'Sydney Can’t Afford to Lose Any More of its Live Music Events': Local Mayor Issues 'Call Out' After Parks Ban

'Sydney Can’t Afford to Lose Any More of its Live Music Events': Local Mayor Issues 'Call Out' After Parks Ban

Music events and festivals that will be impacted by a new ban have already been given a lifeline by the Inner West Council.

By Neil Griffiths - May 16, 2025
'Sydney Can’t Afford to Lose Any More of its Live Music Events': Local Mayor Issues 'Call Out' After Parks Ban

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'Sydney Can’t Afford to Lose Any More of its Live Music Events': Local Mayor Issues 'Call Out' After Parks Ban

Music events and festivals that will be impacted by a new ban have already been given a lifeline by the Inner West Council.

By Neil Griffiths - May 16, 2025
'We Need to Get the Balance Right': City of Sydney Bans Festivals & Events in Parks

'We Need to Get the Balance Right': City of Sydney Bans Festivals & Events in Parks

The City of Sydney has made the contentious decision to ban events, including music festivals, throughout parks around the city.

By Neil Griffiths - May 15, 2025
'We Need to Get the Balance Right': City of Sydney Bans Festivals & Events in Parks

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'We Need to Get the Balance Right': City of Sydney Bans Festivals & Events in Parks

The City of Sydney has made the contentious decision to ban events, including music festivals, throughout parks around the city.

By Neil Griffiths - May 15, 2025
Why we Need to Fight to Save Australian Music (Op-Ed)

Why we Need to Fight to Save Australian Music (Op-Ed)

Australia has a rich history, but today’s artists are getting swamped by US acts. If we don’t take action, we’ll lose our homegrown sound. 

By Neil Griffiths - May 12, 2025
Why we Need to Fight to Save Australian Music (Op-Ed)

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Why we Need to Fight to Save Australian Music (Op-Ed)

Australia has a rich history, but today’s artists are getting swamped by US acts. If we don’t take action, we’ll lose our homegrown sound. 

By Neil Griffiths - May 12, 2025
APRA Announces New Award in Honour of Late Artist Manager Diana Torossian

APRA Announces New Award in Honour of Late Artist Manager Diana Torossian

APRA has announced it will introduce a new award this year in honour of late artist manager, Diana Torossian, who passed away last September.

By Neil Griffiths - May 12, 2025
APRA Announces New Award in Honour of Late Artist Manager Diana Torossian

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APRA Announces New Award in Honour of Late Artist Manager Diana Torossian

APRA has announced it will introduce a new award this year in honour of late artist manager, Diana Torossian, who passed away last September.

By Neil Griffiths - May 12, 2025
Safework NSW Completes Investigation into Bluesfest Concerns

Safework NSW Completes Investigation into Bluesfest Concerns

Safework NSW has confirmed it has completed enquiries into concerns raised from last month's Bluesfest in a new statement.

By Neil Griffiths - May 9, 2025
Safework NSW Completes Investigation into Bluesfest Concerns

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Safework NSW Completes Investigation into Bluesfest Concerns

Safework NSW has confirmed it has completed enquiries into concerns raised from last month's Bluesfest in a new statement.

By Neil Griffiths - May 9, 2025
Bluesfest Under Investigation from SafeWork NSW

Bluesfest Under Investigation from SafeWork NSW

SafeWork NSW has confirmed to The Music Network that it is looking into concerns raised from last month's Bluesfest. 

By Neil Griffiths - May 8, 2025
Bluesfest Under Investigation from SafeWork NSW

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Bluesfest Under Investigation from SafeWork NSW

SafeWork NSW has confirmed to The Music Network that it is looking into concerns raised from last month's Bluesfest. 

By Neil Griffiths - May 8, 2025
Frontier Touring CCO Heading Overseas to Lead AEG Presents Europe

Frontier Touring CCO Heading Overseas to Lead AEG Presents Europe

Frontier Touring's Chief Commercial Officer Andrew Spencer is heading overseas for a new role with AEG Presents Europe.

By Neil Griffiths - May 7, 2025
Frontier Touring CCO Heading Overseas to Lead AEG Presents Europe

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Frontier Touring CCO Heading Overseas to Lead AEG Presents Europe

Frontier Touring's Chief Commercial Officer Andrew Spencer is heading overseas for a new role with AEG Presents Europe.

By Neil Griffiths - May 7, 2025
Record for Highest Ticket Sales Broken at Sydney's ICC Theatre

Record for Highest Ticket Sales Broken at Sydney's ICC Theatre

The record for most performances and highest ticket sales at Sydney's ICC Theatre has officially been broken.

By Neil Griffiths - May 7, 2025
Record for Highest Ticket Sales Broken at Sydney's ICC Theatre

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Record for Highest Ticket Sales Broken at Sydney's ICC Theatre

The record for most performances and highest ticket sales at Sydney's ICC Theatre has officially been broken.

By Neil Griffiths - May 7, 2025
'You Think Bands Will be Around in Five Years?': Melbourne Live Music Venue Owner Slams Insurers in SBS Show

'You Think Bands Will be Around in Five Years?': Melbourne Live Music Venue Owner Slams Insurers in SBS Show

The owner of a popular live music venue in Melbourne has blasted insurers in an upcoming episode of SBS' 'Insight'. 

By Neil Griffiths - May 6, 2025
'You Think Bands Will be Around in Five Years?': Melbourne Live Music Venue Owner Slams Insurers in SBS Show

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'You Think Bands Will be Around in Five Years?': Melbourne Live Music Venue Owner Slams Insurers in SBS Show

The owner of a popular live music venue in Melbourne has blasted insurers in an upcoming episode of SBS' 'Insight'. 

By Neil Griffiths - May 6, 2025
Fuzzy to Produce New Year's Eve Festival on Bondi Beach

Fuzzy to Produce New Year's Eve Festival on Bondi Beach

The newly-revived Bondi Beach New Year's Eve festival has announced Fuzzy to produce the debut event this December.

By Neil Griffiths - May 2, 2025
Fuzzy to Produce New Year's Eve Festival on Bondi Beach

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Fuzzy to Produce New Year's Eve Festival on Bondi Beach

The newly-revived Bondi Beach New Year's Eve festival has announced Fuzzy to produce the debut event this December.

By Neil Griffiths - May 2, 2025
Australia's Rachel Newman Named as New Co-Head of Apple Music

Australia's Rachel Newman Named as New Co-Head of Apple Music

Apple Music has named two new co-heads, Australia's own Rachel Newman and former ByteDance head, Ole Obermann.

By Neil Griffiths - May 1, 2025
Australia's Rachel Newman Named as New Co-Head of Apple Music

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Australia's Rachel Newman Named as New Co-Head of Apple Music

Apple Music has named two new co-heads, Australia's own Rachel Newman and former ByteDance head, Ole Obermann.

By Neil Griffiths - May 1, 2025
New Aussie Label Shares Debut Track From First Signing: 'This Is Our Introduction to the World'

New Aussie Label Shares Debut Track From First Signing: 'This Is Our Introduction to the World'

Newly-formed Australian label Ninth Life Records has officially kicked off with a single release from first signing, Talk Heavy. 

By Neil Griffiths - May 1, 2025
New Aussie Label Shares Debut Track From First Signing: 'This Is Our Introduction to the World'

News

New Aussie Label Shares Debut Track From First Signing: 'This Is Our Introduction to the World'

Newly-formed Australian label Ninth Life Records has officially kicked off with a single release from first signing, Talk Heavy. 

By Neil Griffiths - May 1, 2025
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