Industry Issues

“…how you convince an 18-year-old to go to a live music venue and pay $15 for a beer when they can’t afford their rent?”

This consultation is welcomed because one of the proposed changes is to make arrangements that enable the operation of new technologies, specifically wireless multi-channel audio systems (WMAS).

Showbiz is an exciting animal, nothing is quite like the feeling as the curtain closes or the house lights go up after an AWESOME show!

The City of Sydney also wants to recognise established and understood late-night trading areas with special entertainment precinct status.

Sustainability has become a key talking point in the events industry, but what does it really mean in practice?

John will discuss the current challenges being faced in the UK and how the industry body is working with government and its members to overcome these in order to keep the industry alive.

In this one ‘foundation’ deal, Sydney’s theatre woes have vaporised, leaving control over almost all the larger theatres in one set of hands.

“This was now an incredibly rare opportunity to run a full-scale video system for live broadcast without it going out live.”

At NO Stage will bullying and harassment be tolerated in the live performance industry!

Music lovers can make the most of the matched giving fund by donating at ausmusictshirtday.org.au. The first $40,000 donated after 10am on Tuesday 19 November will be doubled by AAMI.

A levy for large performances and venues in Australia could create a much-needed revenue stream for independent and grassroots venues, promoters and artists who have been hit hard by inflation and rapidly rising insurance costs