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Neil Griffiths

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Qudos Bank Arena Responds to Outrage After Family Asked to Pay $180 Ticket for Baby

Qudos Bank Arena Responds to Outrage After Family Asked to Pay $180 Ticket for Baby

Sydney's Qudos Bank Arena has clarified reports that a family was asked to pay $180 for their eight-month-old child to attend The Offspring and Simple Plan's upcoming show. As reported by 7News, a…

By Neil Griffiths - Mar 24, 2025
Qudos Bank Arena Responds to Outrage After Family Asked to Pay $180 Ticket for Baby

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Qudos Bank Arena Responds to Outrage After Family Asked to Pay $180 Ticket for Baby

Sydney's Qudos Bank Arena has clarified reports that a family was asked to pay $180 for their eight-month-old child to attend The Offspring and Simple Plan's upcoming show. As reported by 7News, a…

By Neil Griffiths - Mar 24, 2025
Regional and Remote Music Summit to Return for Second Year

Regional and Remote Music Summit to Return for Second Year

The Regional Remote Music Summit is confirmed to return in 2025. Now in its second year, the MusicNSW-hosted event will again focus on key industry figures and artists based in regional and remote…

By Neil Griffiths - Mar 20, 2025
Regional and Remote Music Summit to Return for Second Year

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Regional and Remote Music Summit to Return for Second Year

The Regional Remote Music Summit is confirmed to return in 2025. Now in its second year, the MusicNSW-hosted event will again focus on key industry figures and artists based in regional and remote…

By Neil Griffiths - Mar 20, 2025
Council Approves Motion to Launch New NYE Festival in Sydney

Council Approves Motion to Launch New NYE Festival in Sydney

A proposal to launch a new New Year's Eve festival on Bondi Beach in Sydney has been given Council support. On Tuesday (March 18th), Waverley councillor Michelle Stephenson and Waverley Council Mayor…

By Neil Griffiths - Mar 19, 2025
Council Approves Motion to Launch New NYE Festival in Sydney

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Council Approves Motion to Launch New NYE Festival in Sydney

A proposal to launch a new New Year's Eve festival on Bondi Beach in Sydney has been given Council support. On Tuesday (March 18th), Waverley councillor Michelle Stephenson and Waverley Council Mayor…

By Neil Griffiths - Mar 19, 2025
Council to Hear Proposal to Bring NYE Music Festival Back to Sydney

Council to Hear Proposal to Bring NYE Music Festival Back to Sydney

A proposal to bring a New Year's Eve music festival to a famous Sydney location will be put forward this week. Per the Wentworth Courier, Waverley councillor Michelle Stephenson will raise a notice…

By Neil Griffiths - Mar 17, 2025
Council to Hear Proposal to Bring NYE Music Festival Back to Sydney

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Council to Hear Proposal to Bring NYE Music Festival Back to Sydney

A proposal to bring a New Year's Eve music festival to a famous Sydney location will be put forward this week. Per the Wentworth Courier, Waverley councillor Michelle Stephenson will raise a notice…

By Neil Griffiths - Mar 17, 2025
Gasometer Hotel to Close After Building Owners Reject Offers

Gasometer Hotel to Close After Building Owners Reject Offers

Building owners of Melbourne's beloved Gasometer Hotel have rejected offers of new ownership, which will see the live music venue close for good this month. Last month, the Collingwood venue…

By Neil Griffiths - Mar 17, 2025
Gasometer Hotel to Close After Building Owners Reject Offers

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Gasometer Hotel to Close After Building Owners Reject Offers

Building owners of Melbourne's beloved Gasometer Hotel have rejected offers of new ownership, which will see the live music venue close for good this month. Last month, the Collingwood venue…

By Neil Griffiths - Mar 17, 2025
State Government Reveals New Plan to Protect Future of Music Festivals and Events

State Government Reveals New Plan to Protect Future of Music Festivals and Events

A new framework aiming to protect and secure the future of major local music festivals and events has been put forward. The Minns Labor Government announced on Saturday (March 15th) that it's…

By Neil Griffiths - Mar 15, 2025
State Government Reveals New Plan to Protect Future of Music Festivals and Events

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State Government Reveals New Plan to Protect Future of Music Festivals and Events

A new framework aiming to protect and secure the future of major local music festivals and events has been put forward. The Minns Labor Government announced on Saturday (March 15th) that it's…

By Neil Griffiths - Mar 15, 2025
Lady Gaga and Blackpink's Jennie Dominate ARIA Chart

Lady Gaga and Blackpink's Jennie Dominate ARIA Chart

The latest ARIA chart results are in. As expected, the ARIA Albums Chart this week has been topped by US megastar Lady Gaga with her latest LP, Mayhem. It's the fifth-straight #1 Australian record…

By Neil Griffiths - Mar 14, 2025
Lady Gaga and Blackpink's Jennie Dominate ARIA Chart

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Lady Gaga and Blackpink's Jennie Dominate ARIA Chart

The latest ARIA chart results are in. As expected, the ARIA Albums Chart this week has been topped by US megastar Lady Gaga with her latest LP, Mayhem. It's the fifth-straight #1 Australian record…

By Neil Griffiths - Mar 14, 2025
Splendour in the Grass Byron Bay Site Being Sold

Splendour in the Grass Byron Bay Site Being Sold

Splendour in the Grass' spiritual home for over 10 years in Byron Bay is reportedly being sold. According to The Sydney Morning Herald, the North Byron Parklands is expecting to be let go for around…

By Neil Griffiths - Mar 14, 2025
Splendour in the Grass Byron Bay Site Being Sold

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Splendour in the Grass Byron Bay Site Being Sold

Splendour in the Grass' spiritual home for over 10 years in Byron Bay is reportedly being sold. According to The Sydney Morning Herald, the North Byron Parklands is expecting to be let go for around…

By Neil Griffiths - Mar 14, 2025
ARIA and PPCA's Lynne Small to Step Down as COO

ARIA and PPCA's Lynne Small to Step Down as COO

ARIA and PPCA have announced that Lynne Small will step down as chief operating officer next month. The news was revealed in a statement from ARIA on Friday (March 14th), with the industry group…

By Neil Griffiths - Mar 14, 2025
ARIA and PPCA's Lynne Small to Step Down as COO

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ARIA and PPCA's Lynne Small to Step Down as COO

ARIA and PPCA have announced that Lynne Small will step down as chief operating officer next month. The news was revealed in a statement from ARIA on Friday (March 14th), with the industry group…

By Neil Griffiths - Mar 14, 2025
Dom Dolla Hits Another Milestone With Sold-Out Madison Square Garden Gigs

Dom Dolla Hits Another Milestone With Sold-Out Madison Square Garden Gigs

Dom Dolla has wowed thousands of fans at one of the world's most iconic live music venues. Having completed a record-breaking run in Australia last year and nabbing a debut residency in Ibiza last…

By Neil Griffiths - Mar 13, 2025
Dom Dolla Hits Another Milestone With Sold-Out Madison Square Garden Gigs

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Dom Dolla Hits Another Milestone With Sold-Out Madison Square Garden Gigs

Dom Dolla has wowed thousands of fans at one of the world's most iconic live music venues. Having completed a record-breaking run in Australia last year and nabbing a debut residency in Ibiza last…

By Neil Griffiths - Mar 13, 2025
APRA Awards Reintroduces Category For 2025 Event

APRA Awards Reintroduces Category For 2025 Event

The APRA Music Awards will return in 2025 with a returning category and new hosts. On Thursday (March 13th), APRA reintroduced the International Recognition Award - "designed to honour songwriter…

By Neil Griffiths - Mar 13, 2025
APRA Awards Reintroduces Category For 2025 Event

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APRA Awards Reintroduces Category For 2025 Event

The APRA Music Awards will return in 2025 with a returning category and new hosts. On Thursday (March 13th), APRA reintroduced the International Recognition Award - "designed to honour songwriter…

By Neil Griffiths - Mar 13, 2025
Australian Acts Call on Fans to 'Vote Climate' Ahead of Federal Election

Australian Acts Call on Fans to 'Vote Climate' Ahead of Federal Election

Australian artists and bands have teamed up with Green Music Australia to urge fans to "vote climate" ahead of the upcoming federal election. Names like Midnight Oil, Jimmy Barnes, Missy Higgins,…

By Neil Griffiths - Mar 11, 2025
Australian Acts Call on Fans to 'Vote Climate' Ahead of Federal Election

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Australian Acts Call on Fans to 'Vote Climate' Ahead of Federal Election

Australian artists and bands have teamed up with Green Music Australia to urge fans to "vote climate" ahead of the upcoming federal election. Names like Midnight Oil, Jimmy Barnes, Missy Higgins,…

By Neil Griffiths - Mar 11, 2025
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