Posts Tagged ‘Australian live music’
Budget Backs The Arts But Leaves Live Music Behind
Australia’s Arts and Cultural sector will receive a $1.1 billion funding injection courtesy of the latest Federal Budget. It’s a sizeable and much-needed financial boost, but will it be directed to where it is really needed? The government’s definition of arts and culture is a broad umbrella under which live music historically struggles to secure…
Read MoreThis Week In Music News 12 September 2025
This week in music news brings the passing of yet another rock legend, legal troubles for an Aussie icon, major changes to how the ARIA Charts are calculated and a stack of tour announcements. This week in music news, Rick Davies, the lead singer and songwriter for British rock band Supertramp has died aged 81…
Read MoreIn Memory Of Dee Dimmick
When crew chief Dee Dimmick passed away last October, the Australian music industry lost one of its true champions. If you’ve seen a concert in Brisbane over the past 30 years, you probably have Dee Dimmick to thank for it. As the owner of All Access Crewing, she made sure the show always went on.…
Read MoreBIGSOUND 2025 Second Speaker Lineup
BIGSOUND 2025 has announced the second round of speakers for its conference programme, engaging a powerful fusion of artists and industry gamechangers in thought-provoking contemporary conversations. The BIGSOUND 2025 conference programme amplifies this year’s key theme of ‘creating connection that counts’, offering invaluable insights, perspectives and commentary on navigating the music space. Yorta Yorta rapper,…
Read MoreRoadies Retreat Fundraiser Concert Review October 2022
It was an evening of mateship and music at the Roadies Retreat fundraiser concert held in Brisbane over the weekend (22 October). A vibrant crowd braved torrential rain to show their love and support for Roadies Retreat, a not-for-profit organisation committed to providing care and support services for Australian production personnel experiencing financial and personal…
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