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Listen Out Presses ‘Pause’ on 2025 Festival

Listen Out Presses ‘Pause’ on 2025 Festival

The Listen Out team confirmed they’ll be pressing “pause,” and pivoting to curated parties around the country.

By Lars Brandle - Jul 7, 2025
Listen Out Presses ‘Pause’ on 2025 Festival

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Listen Out Presses ‘Pause’ on 2025 Festival

The Listen Out team confirmed they’ll be pressing “pause,” and pivoting to curated parties around the country.

By Lars Brandle - Jul 7, 2025
Esoteric Festival 2025 Cancellation ‘Does Major Reputational Damage’ to Victoria’s Live Scene: AFA

Esoteric Festival 2025 Cancellation ‘Does Major Reputational Damage’ to Victoria’s Live Scene: AFA

A review of the POPE regime kicked off this week, and “couldn’t have come at a better time,” adds AFA's Arkins.

By Lars Brandle - Mar 7, 2025
Esoteric Festival 2025 Cancellation ‘Does Major Reputational Damage’ to Victoria’s Live Scene: AFA

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Esoteric Festival 2025 Cancellation ‘Does Major Reputational Damage’ to Victoria’s Live Scene: AFA

A review of the POPE regime kicked off this week, and “couldn’t have come at a better time,” adds AFA's Arkins.

By Lars Brandle - Mar 7, 2025
AFA Throws Support Behind Yours and Owls Pill Testing Trial: ‘This is an Important Moment’

AFA Throws Support Behind Yours and Owls Pill Testing Trial: ‘This is an Important Moment’

“This is an important moment for harm reduction in NSW,” comments Australian Festivals Association managing director Olly Arkins.

By Lars Brandle - Feb 19, 2025
AFA Throws Support Behind Yours and Owls Pill Testing Trial: ‘This is an Important Moment’

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AFA Throws Support Behind Yours and Owls Pill Testing Trial: ‘This is an Important Moment’

“This is an important moment for harm reduction in NSW,” comments Australian Festivals Association managing director Olly Arkins.

By Lars Brandle - Feb 19, 2025
Untitled Group’s Pete Sofo, Yours and Owls’ Adam Smith Among New Faces on AFA Board (EXCLUSIVE)

Untitled Group’s Pete Sofo, Yours and Owls’ Adam Smith Among New Faces on AFA Board (EXCLUSIVE)

The Australian Festival Association (AFA) board is all set for the next two years, and includes four new faces, TMN can exclusively reveal.

By Lars Brandle - Oct 29, 2024
Untitled Group’s Pete Sofo, Yours and Owls’ Adam Smith Among New Faces on AFA Board (EXCLUSIVE)

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Untitled Group’s Pete Sofo, Yours and Owls’ Adam Smith Among New Faces on AFA Board (EXCLUSIVE)

The Australian Festival Association (AFA) board is all set for the next two years, and includes four new faces, TMN can exclusively reveal.

By Lars Brandle - Oct 29, 2024
‘This is a Game-Changer For Our Entire Industry’: AFA Responds to NSW Festivals Reforms

‘This is a Game-Changer For Our Entire Industry’: AFA Responds to NSW Festivals Reforms

AFA managing director Mitch Wilson and chair Adelle Robinson addressed the major reforms. "This is a game-changer for our entire industry."

By Lars Brandle - Sep 19, 2024
‘This is a Game-Changer For Our Entire Industry’: AFA Responds to NSW Festivals Reforms

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‘This is a Game-Changer For Our Entire Industry’: AFA Responds to NSW Festivals Reforms

AFA managing director Mitch Wilson and chair Adelle Robinson addressed the major reforms. "This is a game-changer for our entire industry."

By Lars Brandle - Sep 19, 2024
Bluesfest Is Now a Member of the Australian Festivals Association (EXCLUSIVE)

Bluesfest Is Now a Member of the Australian Festivals Association (EXCLUSIVE)

Bluesfest has joined the AFA’s membership, alongside Cedar Mill Events, CMC Rocks QLD, Good Things, Fuzzy Operations and many others.

By Lars Brandle - Sep 11, 2024
Bluesfest Is Now a Member of the Australian Festivals Association (EXCLUSIVE)

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Bluesfest Is Now a Member of the Australian Festivals Association (EXCLUSIVE)

Bluesfest has joined the AFA’s membership, alongside Cedar Mill Events, CMC Rocks QLD, Good Things, Fuzzy Operations and many others.

By Lars Brandle - Sep 11, 2024
‘A Complete Overreach’: Festivals Blast NSW Government's Proposed Anzac Day Ban

‘A Complete Overreach’: Festivals Blast NSW Government's Proposed Anzac Day Ban

NSW's premier has issued a veiled threat to ban music fests on Anzac Day, part of a crackdown of retail trading on this “solemn” occasion.

By Lars Brandle - Jul 10, 2024
‘A Complete Overreach’: Festivals Blast NSW Government's Proposed Anzac Day Ban

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‘A Complete Overreach’: Festivals Blast NSW Government's Proposed Anzac Day Ban

NSW's premier has issued a veiled threat to ban music fests on Anzac Day, part of a crackdown of retail trading on this “solemn” occasion.

By Lars Brandle - Jul 10, 2024
Julia Robinson Joins ARIA PPCA, Mitch Wilson to Lead AFA

Julia Robinson Joins ARIA PPCA, Mitch Wilson to Lead AFA

Robinson slots into the ARIA/PPCA role on Sept. 5, doing so after developing and launching the AFA’s strategic plan for 2022-25.

By Lars Brandle - Jul 28, 2022
Julia Robinson Joins ARIA PPCA, Mitch Wilson to Lead AFA

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Julia Robinson Joins ARIA PPCA, Mitch Wilson to Lead AFA

Robinson slots into the ARIA/PPCA role on Sept. 5, doing so after developing and launching the AFA’s strategic plan for 2022-25.

By Lars Brandle - Jul 28, 2022
Aussie live sector amps up calls for Government-backed insurance after UK move

Aussie live sector amps up calls for Government-backed insurance after UK move

Australia needs to avoid "a very quiet and sad summer", industry groups have warned.

By Christie Eliezer - Aug 16, 2021
Aussie live sector amps up calls for Government-backed insurance after UK move

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Aussie live sector amps up calls for Government-backed insurance after UK move

Australia needs to avoid "a very quiet and sad summer", industry groups have warned.

By Christie Eliezer - Aug 16, 2021
ARIA calls for ‘flexibility in quarantine’ and ‘more money’ from government following grim live report

ARIA calls for ‘flexibility in quarantine’ and ‘more money’ from government following grim live report

Snap lockdowns and buyer uncertainty are applying the kiss of death to Australia’s live music industry, which continues to hemorrhage money and staff, a new report finds. The I Lost My Gig’s latest…

By Lars Brandle - Jul 30, 2021
ARIA calls for ‘flexibility in quarantine’ and ‘more money’ from government following grim live report

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ARIA calls for ‘flexibility in quarantine’ and ‘more money’ from government following grim live report

Snap lockdowns and buyer uncertainty are applying the kiss of death to Australia’s live music industry, which continues to hemorrhage money and staff, a new report finds. The I Lost My Gig’s latest…

By Lars Brandle - Jul 30, 2021
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