Aussie live music needs global cut-through
The future of live music in Australia depends on a global focus and helping local artists cut through on streaming services, according to the industry’s peak
Read more7 August 2024Music
Music tempo slows as elite performers age
Elite music stars have been found to produce slower music as they age, particularly if physical movement is a key element of their early careers.
Researchers at the
Read more24 July 2024
Queensland music leaders grab the ear of Canberra
A Federal Government inquiry into the challenges facing Australia’s live music industry rolls into Brisbane tomorrow.
The House of Representatives Standing Committee
Read more23 July 2024
John Williamson announces 2025 tour dates
Country music star John Williamson, who has been touring Australia approximately forever, has announced new Queensland 2025 dates for his My Travellin’ Days Are Done
Read more23 July 2024
Young people disengaging from live music
A decline in young people engaging with live music is among a plethora of challenges facing an industry that has also been hit with rising costs and ballooning insurance
Read more17 July 2024
Swift carves her place in chart history
Taylor Swift has continued to break records, moving ahead of Elvis Presley this year to become the solo artist with the most weeks at the top of the charts.
Billboard
Read more17 July 2024
Hot rods set to rock Redlands
Australia’s longest running celebration of hot rods and rockabilly kicks off from August 2 in the Redlands, east of Brisbane.
GreazeFest will mark its 24th anniversary
Read more16 July 2024
Suzi Quatro announces 40th Australian tour
Entertainer Suzi Quatro will play six Queensland concerts as part of her 40th Australian tour in early 2025.
Tickets will be available from July 16.
Quatro first started
Read more3 July 2024
Aussie music struggling to make local charts
Australian music is struggling to find its place in a fractured market dominated by “heritage artists” and international mega-star tours.
The Australian Recording
Read more3 July 2024
Bush to Bay plans for iconic Spiegeltent
A $500,000 crowdfunding campaign is under way to give a rundown entertainment venue a new lease on life and send it on an 800km journey from western Queensland to
Read more26 June 2024