Melbourne

The longest lockdown on the planet is about to lift, and Victorians will soon find themselves breathing the fresh air that comes with freedom. For the live industry, however, the road ahead remains…

TMN 30 Under 30 winner Elinor Williams has joined The Annex team.

The venue is set to be constructed on the lawn area adjacent to St Kilda's iconic Palais Theatre to breathe new life into the foreshore precinct.

The relief scheme will allow local artists, venues and promoters affected by lockdowns to apply for up to $5,000 a week until the end of 2021.

"Just how important events are to us can be measured by how much we have missed them in our lives."

Seated and standing venues are allowed to return with strict capacity and density quotients as part of the new restrictions.

Stagedive has also revealed details of its initial artist signings: rapper Daniel Elia and R&B artist/producer R.em.edy

Dancefloors are also back on the agenda.

Carl Cox joins a roster that includes Louis Tomlinson, The Prodigy & Kylie Minogue.

City Charts reveal which local and international acts are gaining momentum with Apple Music listeners.