Study Finds Sexual Violence “Profoundly Impacts” Women At Australian Music Festivals
An Australian-first study has released its initial findings.
Industry Issues
Live Music Venues Across Victoria Sign On To New Program To Stamp Out Sexual Assault
A positive step forward.
Melbourne’s Iconic Festival Hall Could Soon Be Demolished
There are plans to turn the space into a $65 million apartment complex.
Egyptian Singer Jailed For ‘Inciting Debauchery’ By Eating A Banana In Her Music Video
She’s been convicted of ‘producing a video harming public morality’.
#meNOmore: Women Speak Out About Sexual Harassment & Assault In Australia’s Music Industry
“We have gritted our teeth and gotten on with the job. But today we say, no more.”
Licensing Body Responds After Venues Threaten To Boycott Aussie Music
It’s labelled claims made by venues as “grossly incorrect”.
Gold Coast Venues Threaten To Boycott Aussie Music
“Everyone is in panic mode.”
Sydney Scores New ‘After Hours’ Nightclub That Doesn’t Start Til 5am
And it’s launching with a huge 15-hour dance party.
Sick Of Sydney Venue Noise Complaints? Here’s How To Do Something About It
Time to have your voice heard.
Sydney Music Venues To Get Better Protection From Noise Complaints Under New Proposal
‘Agent Of Change’ laws hit Melbourne in 2014, and they could soon be coming to Sydney.
Australia’s Music Festival Attendance Figures Just Took A Massive Drop
A new survey is out, and it’s not looking good.
Women Are “Chronically Disadvantaged” In The Australian Music Industry, New Report Finds
Women are underrepresented on festival lineups, award nights and even the Hottest 100.
Aussie Festivals, Musicians & Venues Launch ‘Your Choice’ Campaign For Gig Safety
“Everyone has the right to a good time.”
Why Perth Is In Danger Of “Disappearing Off The Touring Map” Altogether
We spoke to a bunch of tour promoters, and they’ve had a gutful.
‘Man-Free’ Music Festival Planned After Wave Of Sexual Assaults In Sweden
The organiser says it will take place “until all men have learned how to behave”.
Victoria Police Reportedly Want SMS Warning System For Bad Batches Of Drugs
It could even show alerts in users’ Facebook feeds.
Scalpers Are Flogging Paul McCartney Tickets For Almost $7K Before They’re Even On Sale To The Public
Still can’t buy you love, jerks.
VIC Police Are Getting New Powers To ‘Stop & Search’ You For Drugs At Music Festivals
“This is about protecting lives.”
