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Confidence booster: Great Southern Nights returns to NSW 'bigger and better'

Confidence booster: Great Southern Nights returns to NSW 'bigger and better'

If good things really do come to those who wait, residents across New South Wales deserve what’s coming. Great Southern Nights, which returns mid-March after skipping a year due to a particularly…

By Lars Brandle - Mar 8, 2022
Confidence booster: Great Southern Nights returns to NSW 'bigger and better'

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Confidence booster: Great Southern Nights returns to NSW 'bigger and better'

If good things really do come to those who wait, residents across New South Wales deserve what’s coming. Great Southern Nights, which returns mid-March after skipping a year due to a particularly…

By Lars Brandle - Mar 8, 2022
Support Act launches 'Emergency Appeal' as Omicron places 'enormous pressure' on live biz

Support Act launches 'Emergency Appeal' as Omicron places 'enormous pressure' on live biz

With the latest surge of COVID-19 infections dealing a crushing blow to Australia's live industry, Support Act launches an emergency appeal. Several leading lights from Australia’s music community…

By Lars Brandle - Jan 18, 2022
Support Act launches 'Emergency Appeal' as Omicron places 'enormous pressure' on live biz

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Support Act launches 'Emergency Appeal' as Omicron places 'enormous pressure' on live biz

With the latest surge of COVID-19 infections dealing a crushing blow to Australia's live industry, Support Act launches an emergency appeal. Several leading lights from Australia’s music community…

By Lars Brandle - Jan 18, 2022
NSW Health confirms Hillsong Youth event breaches public health orders

NSW Health confirms Hillsong Youth event breaches public health orders

A Hillsong Youth event was slammed earlier today for being allowed to go ahead on the premise that it's a religious event, despite COVID related public health orders. Now, NSW Health has confirmed…

By Danica Baker - Jan 13, 2022
NSW Health confirms Hillsong Youth event breaches public health orders

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NSW Health confirms Hillsong Youth event breaches public health orders

A Hillsong Youth event was slammed earlier today for being allowed to go ahead on the premise that it's a religious event, despite COVID related public health orders. Now, NSW Health has confirmed…

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

Artists fume as Hillsong festival goes ahead under new restrictions

When New South Wales Premier Dominic Perrottet activated new restrictions on the weekend, it included a ban on singing and dancing in hospitality venues, entertainment facilities and major recreation…

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

When New South Wales Premier Dominic Perrottet activated new restrictions on the weekend, it included a ban on singing and dancing in hospitality venues, entertainment facilities and major recreation…

By Jade Kennedy - Jan 13, 2022
Australia’s music industry ‘cannot take much more’ as government ramps up Omicron restrictions

Australia’s music industry ‘cannot take much more’ as government ramps up Omicron restrictions

It’s a New Year, which on a typical calendar brings fresh energy and optimism. Thanks to the Omicron variant and some strong-handed tactics from elected officials, 2022 looks and feels a lot like…

By Lars Brandle - Jan 11, 2022
Australia’s music industry ‘cannot take much more’ as government ramps up Omicron restrictions

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Australia’s music industry ‘cannot take much more’ as government ramps up Omicron restrictions

It’s a New Year, which on a typical calendar brings fresh energy and optimism. Thanks to the Omicron variant and some strong-handed tactics from elected officials, 2022 looks and feels a lot like…

By Lars Brandle - Jan 11, 2022
QLD festival at centre of COVID outbreak left in dark by govt

QLD festival at centre of COVID outbreak left in dark by govt

The organisers of a Queensland music and arts festival linked to dozens of COVID cases say the state’s current health plans may not go far enough to protect patrons at festivals and events. Elements…

By Jade Kennedy - Jan 5, 2022
QLD festival at centre of COVID outbreak left in dark by govt

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QLD festival at centre of COVID outbreak left in dark by govt

The organisers of a Queensland music and arts festival linked to dozens of COVID cases say the state’s current health plans may not go far enough to protect patrons at festivals and events. Elements…

By Jade Kennedy - Jan 5, 2022
Adelaide festival canned due to changing COVID restrictions

Adelaide festival canned due to changing COVID restrictions

A South Australian festival featuring Bad//Dreems, Luke Million, Peter Combe and showcasing over 60 brewers, distillers, winemakers and local food vendors has been canned due to changing COVID…

By Jade Kennedy - Jan 4, 2022
Adelaide festival canned due to changing COVID restrictions

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Adelaide festival canned due to changing COVID restrictions

A South Australian festival featuring Bad//Dreems, Luke Million, Peter Combe and showcasing over 60 brewers, distillers, winemakers and local food vendors has been canned due to changing COVID…

By Jade Kennedy - Jan 4, 2022
Cancelled WA festival organisers issue statement as race day goes ahead

Cancelled WA festival organisers issue statement as race day goes ahead

Organisers of Perth's Origin Fields festival have issued a statement on the cancellation of their New Year's Eve event. But many - including the Origin team themselves - are left wondering why the…

By Jade Kennedy - Dec 30, 2021
Cancelled WA festival organisers issue statement as race day goes ahead

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Cancelled WA festival organisers issue statement as race day goes ahead

Organisers of Perth's Origin Fields festival have issued a statement on the cancellation of their New Year's Eve event. But many - including the Origin team themselves - are left wondering why the…

By Jade Kennedy - Dec 30, 2021
As Omicron looms, music biz calls on Government for ‘essential’ insurance scheme

As Omicron looms, music biz calls on Government for ‘essential’ insurance scheme

The live music industry got a lump of coal in its stocking last Christmas. This year’s outlook is no different. With the Delta, and now Omicron, variants threatening to put a downer on live…

By Lars Brandle - Dec 17, 2021
As Omicron looms, music biz calls on Government for ‘essential’ insurance scheme

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As Omicron looms, music biz calls on Government for ‘essential’ insurance scheme

The live music industry got a lump of coal in its stocking last Christmas. This year’s outlook is no different. With the Delta, and now Omicron, variants threatening to put a downer on live…

By Lars Brandle - Dec 17, 2021
COVID-19 ripped out $1.4BN from live sector in 2020: Report

COVID-19 ripped out $1.4BN from live sector in 2020: Report

The pandemic “obliterated” the live entertainment industry last year, wiping out $1.4 billion in revenue and reducing the sector by 70%. That’s the dark tale illustrated by Live Performance…

By Lars Brandle - Oct 21, 2021
COVID-19 ripped out $1.4BN from live sector in 2020: Report

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COVID-19 ripped out $1.4BN from live sector in 2020: Report

The pandemic “obliterated” the live entertainment industry last year, wiping out $1.4 billion in revenue and reducing the sector by 70%. That’s the dark tale illustrated by Live Performance…

By Lars Brandle - Oct 21, 2021
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