Get away from the high-speed daily news of this industry for a moment this weekend, and sit down with some commentary you can really sink your teeth into, at your own pace.
This time, we're featuring stories from the Australian live music scene that caught our eye recently. Dive right in! Here are 6 Feature articles for your Weekend Reading.
Enjoy!
New South Wales Just Protected Live Music by Law. Why Can’t Other Governments?
Australia’s NSW set a new live music law that offers a model for governments to support artists and venues through practical protections.
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Australia’s Festivals Have an Itsy Bitsy Visa Problem
Who actually operates Australia’s summer live circuit? Apparently backpackers erect fencing and stages, scan wristbands, staff bars and help with loading.
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Belle and Sebastian Show How to Salvage a Canceled Gig
Singer/songwriter Stuart Murdoch borrowed two guitars and met fans in a park in Perth when equipment delays caused the band’s gig to be cancelled.
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Australia’s Venues Are Housed in Buildings They Do Not Own
Australia’s grassroots venues are running into issues securing leases and self-ownership, to protect the buildings their live scenes depend on.
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International Tours Keep Skipping the Same Parts of Australia
70 years of concert data revealed a divide between Australia’s major markets and the states, territories, and towns international artists routinely bypass.
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Australia’s Festival Crisis Has One Very Twangy Exception
Strong identities, intergenerational communities, and destination experiences... Is Country music the answer to Australia’s music festival cancellations?
Jeremy Young