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Bluesfest Shutdown Could Cost Over $10m In Losses For The Festival

Bluesfest is expected to face more than $10 million in losses following the snap decision by the New South Wales government to shutdown the iconic event with less than one days notice.

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Statement From The Australian Festivals Association Following Bluesfest Cancellation

by Paul Cashmere @paulcashmere

The Australian Festivals Association has issued a statement following the last minute cancellation of Bluesfest.

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Australian Festivals Association Addresses The Concerns of Industry Uncertainty

by Paul Cashmere

The Australian Festivals Association is another great Australian organisation addressing the concerns of the impact of COVID-19 on events for the Australian music industry.

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Drug dealer who poisoned music festivals sentenced to just 80 community service

by Paul Cashmere

Drug dealer Tina Phan, who was caught smuggling 394 ecstasy capsules in the Knockout Games of Destiny Festival in Sydney in December, has been sentenced to a ridiculous 80 hours community service.

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Australian Festivals Association open Government dialogue for drug testing at events

by Paul Cashmere

The Australian Festivals Association has started a dialogue with state governments to work together to make music events safer.

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R.I.P. Australian Music Industry Identity Dominic ‘Mick’ Mazzone OAM

Dominic ‘Mick’ Mazzone of Mighty Management, manager of the Hoodoo Gurus and formerly Ian Moss, has died after an illness.

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Little River Band Co-Founder Roger McLachlan Dies At Age 71

Roger McLachlan, the New Zealand born bass player and co-founder of Little River Band, has died from pancreatic cancer at the age of 71.

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Music Victoria Suspends 2025 Victoria Music Awards

Music Victoria has announced it will not present th Music Victoria Awards in 2025.

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Lior, Sarah Blasko, Gut Health To Perform At APRA Music Awards

The APRA Music Awards will showcase the best of new music for 2025 with performances from a diverse example of Australian music from Sarah Blasko, Lior and Gut Health.

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Check Out Pre-Crowded House When They Were The Mullanes

For a brief time before Crowded House became Crowded House they were known as The Mullanes.

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Lucinda Williams Replaces Jason Isbell For Paul Kelly Tour

Bad news for Jason Isbell fans. Jason is off the Paul Kelly Australian and New Zealand tour in August and September. The good news is Lucinda Williams has replaced him.

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