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Australian live music and events industry
The business behind the stage. News, guides, and insider takes on Australian live entertainment.
Thirty years of gigs, festivals, and tours distilled into practical coverage of ticketing, venue ops, touring logistics, and the tech reshaping live events.
What we cover
- Festival and touring economics
- Ticketing platforms and audience data
- Venue management and regulations
- Event technology and production
What you can expect
- Insider perspectives from 30+ years in the game
- Practical advice for promoters and venue operators
- Honest takes on industry trends and policy
- Coverage of AI and tech in live entertainment
Latest posts
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Festival Season Planning: What Promoters Get Wrong Every Year
Another festival season, another round of the same avoidable mistakes. Here's what the industry still hasn't learned.
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The Real Cost of Running a Small Venue in Sydney in 2026
A transparent breakdown of what it actually costs to keep a 200-capacity music venue operating in Sydney's current landscape.
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AI Is Changing How We Book and Schedule Live Events
From predictive scheduling to automated booking workflows -- how AI tools are reshaping live entertainment operations. A practical look at what's working.
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Making Mid-Week Gigs Work: A Venue Operator's Guide
Wednesday night gigs don't have to lose money. Here's how venues are filling rooms on slow nights without discounting themselves into oblivion.
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How Australian Music Venues Are Using Data to Book Acts That Actually Sell Tickets
The days of booking based on gut feel and favours are numbered. Smart venues are using data analytics to make programming decisions, and it's changing how rooms get filled.
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The Insurance Crisis Is Strangling Australian Live Music Venues. Here's What's Happening.
Public liability premiums have skyrocketed for live music venues across Australia. Some are closing. Others are cutting programming. The industry needs solutions yesterday.
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Dynamic Ticket Pricing Hits Australian Music Venues: Fair Game or Ripping Off Fans?
Australian venues and promoters are adopting dynamic ticket pricing for live music. After 30 years in this industry, I've got serious concerns about where this is heading.
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The Logistics Nightmare Behind Australia's Summer Festival Season: Crew and Gear Shortages Are Real
Running simultaneous festivals across Australia in summer 2026 has exposed serious crew and equipment shortages. A look at what's breaking behind the scenes.
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Summer Festival Season Wrap-Up: What Worked and What Didn't
An honest assessment of the 2025-26 Australian summer festival season, from attendance trends to programming decisions. Some promoters nailed it. Others made the same old mistakes.
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When to Upgrade Your Venue's Sound System: A Practical Guide
Practical advice for venue owners on when a PA upgrade makes sense, what to prioritise, and how to avoid the common mistakes that waste money and sound terrible.
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AI Agents Are Handling Venue Comms Now. I've Got Thoughts
Live music venues and touring companies are using AI agents for ticketing queries, artist liaison, and event logistics. It's practical, but you better get the implementation right.
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The Future of Australian Live Music: Five Predictions for the Next Five Years
Based on thirty years of industry experience and current trends, here's where I think Australian live entertainment is headed between now and 2031.
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Opinion: The Live Music Industry Needs to Get Serious About Mental Health
Touring, irregular hours, financial instability, and performance pressure take a massive toll. The industry's mental health support is still woefully inadequate.
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Why the Live Entertainment Sector Is Turning to AI Consultants
From ticketing optimisation to venue analytics, live entertainment companies are increasingly seeking external AI expertise. Here's what they're looking for and finding.
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The Tour Van Essentials Checklist Every Australian Band Needs
After decades on the road, here's what should be in every tour vehicle before it leaves the driveway. Some of these will save a show; one might save a life.