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Bluesfest Reveals First 20 Artists for Final Edition

Bluesfest Reveals First 20 Artists for Final Edition

The first artists for the final Bluesfest have been unveiled, and the departing festival is clearly determined to go out on a high. 20 artists have been announced for the 36th and final Byron Bay…

By Conor Lochrie - Aug 21, 2024
Bluesfest Reveals First 20 Artists for Final Edition

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Bluesfest Reveals First 20 Artists for Final Edition

The first artists for the final Bluesfest have been unveiled, and the departing festival is clearly determined to go out on a high. 20 artists have been announced for the 36th and final Byron Bay…

By Conor Lochrie - Aug 21, 2024
Bluesfest Will Call Time With 2025 Edition

Bluesfest Will Call Time With 2025 Edition

Bluesfest has "been a labour of love," says Peter Noble, “But after the 2025 festival, as much as it pains me to say this, it’s time to close this chapter.”

By Lars Brandle - Aug 13, 2024
Bluesfest Will Call Time With 2025 Edition

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Bluesfest Will Call Time With 2025 Edition

Bluesfest has "been a labour of love," says Peter Noble, “But after the 2025 festival, as much as it pains me to say this, it’s time to close this chapter.”

By Lars Brandle - Aug 13, 2024
SXSW Sydney Pulled It Off: Everything We Learned

SXSW Sydney Pulled It Off: Everything We Learned

I am a SXSW veteran. I fly to Austin every year and love it each time, I’ve been going for nearly a decade. However, like me, most people were very nervous about SXSW Sydney. I was excited at the…

By Luke Girgis - Oct 24, 2023
SXSW Sydney Pulled It Off: Everything We Learned

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SXSW Sydney Pulled It Off: Everything We Learned

I am a SXSW veteran. I fly to Austin every year and love it each time, I’ve been going for nearly a decade. However, like me, most people were very nervous about SXSW Sydney. I was excited at the…

By Luke Girgis - Oct 24, 2023
6 Unmissable Music Events at SXSW Sydney

6 Unmissable Music Events at SXSW Sydney

After much preparation and anticipation, the inaugural SXSW Sydney is finally here. From Sunday October 15th-Sunday, October 22nd, the city will be transformed, with its bars, venues, pubs, and…

By Conor Lochrie - Oct 16, 2023
6 Unmissable Music Events at SXSW Sydney

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6 Unmissable Music Events at SXSW Sydney

After much preparation and anticipation, the inaugural SXSW Sydney is finally here. From Sunday October 15th-Sunday, October 22nd, the city will be transformed, with its bars, venues, pubs, and…

By Conor Lochrie - Oct 16, 2023
BIGSOUND Unveils 2023 Artist Showcase Lineup

BIGSOUND Unveils 2023 Artist Showcase Lineup

BIGSOUND has unveiled this year's massive artist showcase lineup. More than 140 artists will head to Brisbane's Fortitude Valley for the Southern Hemisphere's largest music industry event in…

By Conor Lochrie - Jul 3, 2023
BIGSOUND Unveils 2023 Artist Showcase Lineup

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BIGSOUND Unveils 2023 Artist Showcase Lineup

BIGSOUND has unveiled this year's massive artist showcase lineup. More than 140 artists will head to Brisbane's Fortitude Valley for the Southern Hemisphere's largest music industry event in…

By Conor Lochrie - Jul 3, 2023
Yours & Owls Announces New Partnership With University of Wollongong

Yours & Owls Announces New Partnership With University of Wollongong

Yours Owls and the University of Wollongong have signed a three-year partnership. As a result of the new partnership, the iconic Australian festival will take over the University of Wollongong campus…

By Conor Lochrie - May 18, 2023
Yours & Owls Announces New Partnership With University of Wollongong

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Yours & Owls Announces New Partnership With University of Wollongong

Yours Owls and the University of Wollongong have signed a three-year partnership. As a result of the new partnership, the iconic Australian festival will take over the University of Wollongong campus…

By Conor Lochrie - May 18, 2023
Australian Music Festivals: Harvest, Blues On Broadbeach, Fairbridge and More

Australian Music Festivals: Harvest, Blues On Broadbeach, Fairbridge and More

An inaugural event made permanent, three sell outs, two cancellations and three debuts.

By Christie Eliezer - Nov 22, 2022
Australian Music Festivals: Harvest, Blues On Broadbeach, Fairbridge and More

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Australian Music Festivals: Harvest, Blues On Broadbeach, Fairbridge and More

An inaugural event made permanent, three sell outs, two cancellations and three debuts.

By Christie Eliezer - Nov 22, 2022
Bluesfest announces all-Aussie lineup in light of international border restrictions

Bluesfest announces all-Aussie lineup in light of international border restrictions

Overseas acts including Patti Smith and Bon Iver will no longer be a part of the 2021 proceedings.

By Caleb Triscari - Nov 26, 2020
Bluesfest announces all-Aussie lineup in light of international border restrictions

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Bluesfest announces all-Aussie lineup in light of international border restrictions

Overseas acts including Patti Smith and Bon Iver will no longer be a part of the 2021 proceedings.

By Caleb Triscari - Nov 26, 2020
Inside the music industry’s livestreaming bubble [part two]

Inside the music industry’s livestreaming bubble [part two]

TMN's Christie Eliezer dives into the growth of livestreaming.

By Christie Eliezer - May 15, 2020
Inside the music industry’s livestreaming bubble [part two]

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Inside the music industry’s livestreaming bubble [part two]

TMN's Christie Eliezer dives into the growth of livestreaming.

By Christie Eliezer - May 15, 2020
Melbourne's live music venues set for survival debate in parliament

Melbourne's live music venues set for survival debate in parliament

Senator Fiona Patten of the Reason Party will table a Change.org petition.

By Christie Eliezer - Apr 21, 2020
Melbourne's live music venues set for survival debate in parliament

Festivals & Venues

Melbourne's live music venues set for survival debate in parliament

Senator Fiona Patten of the Reason Party will table a Change.org petition.

By Christie Eliezer - Apr 21, 2020
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