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Electric Island Expands in 2026 with Five Beachside Shows and a Massive Electronic Lineup

Electric Island Expands in 2026 with Five Beachside Shows and a Massive Electronic Lineup

Electric Island is turning things up a notch in 2026, expanding into a three-city, five-show run across Adelaide, Melbourne and Perth. Topping the bill is American house pioneer Armand Van Helden,…

By Jade Kennedy - Oct 16, 2025
Electric Island Expands in 2026 with Five Beachside Shows and a Massive Electronic Lineup

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Electric Island Expands in 2026 with Five Beachside Shows and a Massive Electronic Lineup

Electric Island is turning things up a notch in 2026, expanding into a three-city, five-show run across Adelaide, Melbourne and Perth. Topping the bill is American house pioneer Armand Van Helden,…

By Jade Kennedy - Oct 16, 2025

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Australian Music Venue Foundation Taps John Collins, Fiona Duncan for Board

Australian Music Venue Foundation Taps John Collins, Fiona Duncan for Board

The newly-formed Australian Music Venue Foundation unveils a raft of new board members ahead of Bigsound 2025.

By Lars Brandle - Aug 31, 2025
Australian Music Venue Foundation Taps John Collins, Fiona Duncan for Board

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Australian Music Venue Foundation Taps John Collins, Fiona Duncan for Board

The newly-formed Australian Music Venue Foundation unveils a raft of new board members ahead of Bigsound 2025.

By Lars Brandle - Aug 31, 2025
‘Revive Live’ Second Round Is Now Open To Festivals and Live Venues

‘Revive Live’ Second Round Is Now Open To Festivals and Live Venues

Applicants must be majority-Australian owned, and can be located anywhere in Australian suburban, metropolitan, regional and remote regions.

By Lars Brandle - Aug 27, 2025
‘Revive Live’ Second Round Is Now Open To Festivals and Live Venues

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‘Revive Live’ Second Round Is Now Open To Festivals and Live Venues

Applicants must be majority-Australian owned, and can be located anywhere in Australian suburban, metropolitan, regional and remote regions.

By Lars Brandle - Aug 27, 2025
Beyond The Valley 2025: Dom Dolla, Addison Rae, Kid Cudi Join Lineup

Beyond The Valley 2025: Dom Dolla, Addison Rae, Kid Cudi Join Lineup

The superstar Australian DJ and producer will ring in the new year with a headline slot at Beyond The Valley.

By Lars Brandle - Aug 21, 2025
Beyond The Valley 2025: Dom Dolla, Addison Rae, Kid Cudi Join Lineup

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Beyond The Valley 2025: Dom Dolla, Addison Rae, Kid Cudi Join Lineup

The superstar Australian DJ and producer will ring in the new year with a headline slot at Beyond The Valley.

By Lars Brandle - Aug 21, 2025
Symbiotic Launches New Dance Music Festival Hypersonic

Symbiotic Launches New Dance Music Festival Hypersonic

Hypersonic is produced by Symbiotic, led by CEO and Stereosonic co-founder Richie McNeill plus fellow director Janette Bishara.

By Lars Brandle - Aug 14, 2025
Symbiotic Launches New Dance Music Festival Hypersonic

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Symbiotic Launches New Dance Music Festival Hypersonic

Hypersonic is produced by Symbiotic, led by CEO and Stereosonic co-founder Richie McNeill plus fellow director Janette Bishara.

By Lars Brandle - Aug 14, 2025
‘Repay The $1 Million’: Greens MP Continues Crusade Against Labor and Superstruct-Owned Fests

‘Repay The $1 Million’: Greens MP Continues Crusade Against Labor and Superstruct-Owned Fests

“The Music Minister needs to clean this fund up so it supports struggling Australian owned music festivals," the MP writes.

By Lars Brandle - Aug 14, 2025
‘Repay The $1 Million’: Greens MP Continues Crusade Against Labor and Superstruct-Owned Fests

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‘Repay The $1 Million’: Greens MP Continues Crusade Against Labor and Superstruct-Owned Fests

“The Music Minister needs to clean this fund up so it supports struggling Australian owned music festivals," the MP writes.

By Lars Brandle - Aug 14, 2025
Wildlands Adelaide Is Scrapped For 2025

Wildlands Adelaide Is Scrapped For 2025

In a social post, organisers confirmed the “difficult decision” that Wildlands Adelaide will be “taking a break this year.”

By Lars Brandle - Aug 11, 2025
Wildlands Adelaide Is Scrapped For 2025

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Wildlands Adelaide Is Scrapped For 2025

In a social post, organisers confirmed the “difficult decision” that Wildlands Adelaide will be “taking a break this year.”

By Lars Brandle - Aug 11, 2025
Suncorp Stadium, Accor Stadium Saluted In Global Top 20 Report

Suncorp Stadium, Accor Stadium Saluted In Global Top 20 Report

Brisbane’s Suncorp Stadium, Sydney’s Accor Stadium and Auckland’s Eden Park are among the world’s top 20 stadiums, according to a new report.

By Lars Brandle - Aug 11, 2025
Suncorp Stadium, Accor Stadium Saluted In Global Top 20 Report

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Suncorp Stadium, Accor Stadium Saluted In Global Top 20 Report

Brisbane’s Suncorp Stadium, Sydney’s Accor Stadium and Auckland’s Eden Park are among the world’s top 20 stadiums, according to a new report.

By Lars Brandle - Aug 11, 2025
Festival Furore: Greens MP Blasts Minns Gov’t For Funding Fests Owned by KKR

Festival Furore: Greens MP Blasts Minns Gov’t For Funding Fests Owned by KKR

A Greens MP accuses government of “handing taxpayers dollars" to a conglomerate whose track record includes "investments in weapons systems".

By Lars Brandle - Aug 8, 2025
Festival Furore: Greens MP Blasts Minns Gov’t For Funding Fests Owned by KKR

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Festival Furore: Greens MP Blasts Minns Gov’t For Funding Fests Owned by KKR

A Greens MP accuses government of “handing taxpayers dollars" to a conglomerate whose track record includes "investments in weapons systems".

By Lars Brandle - Aug 8, 2025
Bella LIVE Brings a Game-Changing Live Music Hub to Sydney’s Northwest

Bella LIVE Brings a Game-Changing Live Music Hub to Sydney’s Northwest

Momento Hospitality is set to redefine the Hills District's entertainment landscape with the launch of Bella LIVE, a new live music and events venue opening this August in Bella Vista. Following a…

By Jade Kennedy - Aug 4, 2025
Bella LIVE Brings a Game-Changing Live Music Hub to Sydney’s Northwest

Festivals & Venues

Bella LIVE Brings a Game-Changing Live Music Hub to Sydney’s Northwest

Momento Hospitality is set to redefine the Hills District's entertainment landscape with the launch of Bella LIVE, a new live music and events venue opening this August in Bella Vista. Following a…

By Jade Kennedy - Aug 4, 2025
Brisbane Festival 2025 Puts Australian Artists Centre Stage with Expansive Music Program

Brisbane Festival 2025 Puts Australian Artists Centre Stage with Expansive Music Program

Brisbane Festival has revealed its full contemporary music program for 2025, spotlighting a diverse wave of Australian artists across a broad sonic spectrum, spanning from club-driven electronica and…

By Jade Kennedy - Jul 31, 2025
Brisbane Festival 2025 Puts Australian Artists Centre Stage with Expansive Music Program

Festivals & Venues

Brisbane Festival 2025 Puts Australian Artists Centre Stage with Expansive Music Program

Brisbane Festival has revealed its full contemporary music program for 2025, spotlighting a diverse wave of Australian artists across a broad sonic spectrum, spanning from club-driven electronica and…

By Jade Kennedy - Jul 31, 2025
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