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Collapse in number of young Australians going to festivals amid rising costs

Collapse in number of young Australians going to festivals amid rising costs

The number of 18-24 year olds attending music festivals has dropped in the past five years, with a new report warning rising costs and over-policing are key factors.

  • by Karl Quinn

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Peach PRC: former stripper turned TikToker in her element on stage

Peach PRC: former stripper turned TikToker in her element on stage

TikTok’s pop princess proves she is as captivating on stage as she is on-screen.

  • by Millie Muroi
I’ve sent Bob Dylan love letters for years, and I just got a reply!

I’ve sent Bob Dylan love letters for years, and I just got a reply!

When I interviewed legendary music promoter Michael Chugg this week, he had a surprise for me.

  • by Peter FitzSimons
Albanese reckons they’re legends, but Radio Birdman are ready for a rest

Albanese reckons they’re legends, but Radio Birdman are ready for a rest

The mercurial Sydney band’s 50th anniversary tour will probably be their last because even trailblazers need to sit down.

  • by Barry Divola
Another one bites the dust: Mona Foma cancelled in further blow for live music

Another one bites the dust: Mona Foma cancelled in further blow for live music

The festival, which featured acts including Queens of the Stone Age and Nick Cave, has been permanently cancelled just a month after its most recent event.

  • by Nell Geraets
Her father’s a legend, her mentor’s an enigma, and she’s just made the year’s best debut

Her father’s a legend, her mentor’s an enigma, and she’s just made the year’s best debut

Fabiana Palladino’s debut album is a pop masterpiece a lifetime in the making.

  • by Robert Moran
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Indie icons Vampire Weekend abandon all hope on their new album

Indie icons Vampire Weekend abandon all hope on their new album

Where Ezra Koenig might’ve once skewered the world’s absurdity, he’s now clearly affected by it.

  • by Barry Divola
How a group of blind gospel singers from Alabama conquered the world

How a group of blind gospel singers from Alabama conquered the world

Gospel legends The Blind Boys of Alabama have remained constant in a changing world.

  • by Nick Galvin
Less than $6000 a year: Australian musicians in dire straits, survey shows
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Less than $6000 a year: Australian musicians in dire straits, survey shows

Australian musicians are making less money than during the pandemic, and the collapse of the festival circuit is only going to make life harder.

  • by Linda Morris
‘Worst show in 42 years’: Elvis Costello disappoints fans

‘Worst show in 42 years’: Elvis Costello disappoints fans

Multi-award winning singer-songwriter and rock ‘n’ roll Hall of Famer Elvis Costello gives a disappointing performance at the Sydney Opera House.

  • by Bernard Zuel
From Splendour to surrender: why music festivals are out in the cold

From Splendour to surrender: why music festivals are out in the cold

The demise of Splendour in the Grass will shock no one who has been listening to music industry warnings.

  • by Benjamin Potter