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Neil Griffiths

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Local Music Festivals Placed into Voluntary Administration

Local Music Festivals Placed into Voluntary Administration

Two Australian and New Zealand live music festivals have been placed into voluntary administration. As reported by the NZ Herald, one of those events is the Timeless Summer Tour, which was scheduled…

By Neil Griffiths - Mar 10, 2025
Local Music Festivals Placed into Voluntary Administration

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Local Music Festivals Placed into Voluntary Administration

Two Australian and New Zealand live music festivals have been placed into voluntary administration. As reported by the NZ Herald, one of those events is the Timeless Summer Tour, which was scheduled…

By Neil Griffiths - Mar 10, 2025
Industry Figures Join Forces for New 'Powerhouse' Live Bookings Company

Industry Figures Join Forces for New 'Powerhouse' Live Bookings Company

Two key music industry figures have joined forces for a brand new company. Steve Sewell and Matt Wise, founders of venue and events company Kingdom Sounds and New South Wales’ Rolling Sets Festival,…

By Neil Griffiths - Mar 7, 2025
Industry Figures Join Forces for New 'Powerhouse' Live Bookings Company

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Industry Figures Join Forces for New 'Powerhouse' Live Bookings Company

Two key music industry figures have joined forces for a brand new company. Steve Sewell and Matt Wise, founders of venue and events company Kingdom Sounds and New South Wales’ Rolling Sets Festival,…

By Neil Griffiths - Mar 7, 2025
'We Treat These Matters Extremely Seriously': TEG Responds to Allegations of 'Toxic' Workplace

'We Treat These Matters Extremely Seriously': TEG Responds to Allegations of 'Toxic' Workplace

TEG has responded to allegations of a "toxic workplace culture." According to the Australian Financial Review, former staff have alleged that senior management members of the live entertainment,…

By Neil Griffiths - Mar 7, 2025
'We Treat These Matters Extremely Seriously': TEG Responds to Allegations of 'Toxic' Workplace

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'We Treat These Matters Extremely Seriously': TEG Responds to Allegations of 'Toxic' Workplace

TEG has responded to allegations of a "toxic workplace culture." According to the Australian Financial Review, former staff have alleged that senior management members of the live entertainment,…

By Neil Griffiths - Mar 7, 2025
Greyscale Records Announce Second Signing for 2025: 'We're Beyond Stoked'

Greyscale Records Announce Second Signing for 2025: 'We're Beyond Stoked'

Greyscale Records has recruited a burgeoning act to its roster. In what is the Australian label's second signing for 2025, Melbourne outfit Melting are the newest addition to the Greyscale family,…

By Neil Griffiths - Mar 6, 2025
Greyscale Records Announce Second Signing for 2025: 'We're Beyond Stoked'

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Greyscale Records Announce Second Signing for 2025: 'We're Beyond Stoked'

Greyscale Records has recruited a burgeoning act to its roster. In what is the Australian label's second signing for 2025, Melbourne outfit Melting are the newest addition to the Greyscale family,…

By Neil Griffiths - Mar 6, 2025
Inaugural NSW Pill Testing Trial at Yours and Owls 'Helped Patrons Make Safer Choices'

Inaugural NSW Pill Testing Trial at Yours and Owls 'Helped Patrons Make Safer Choices'

The first ever NSW pill testing trial at Yours and Owls festival this past weekend has been declared a success. Announced last month by the Minns Labour Government, punters were given access to a…

By Neil Griffiths - Mar 3, 2025
Inaugural NSW Pill Testing Trial at Yours and Owls 'Helped Patrons Make Safer Choices'

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Inaugural NSW Pill Testing Trial at Yours and Owls 'Helped Patrons Make Safer Choices'

The first ever NSW pill testing trial at Yours and Owls festival this past weekend has been declared a success. Announced last month by the Minns Labour Government, punters were given access to a…

By Neil Griffiths - Mar 3, 2025
NSW Premier Accused of Ignoring Major AC/DC Anniversary

NSW Premier Accused of Ignoring Major AC/DC Anniversary

The New South Wales Premier has been grilled for not acknowledging the recent 50th anniversary of AC/DC. During a budget estimates hearing on Wednesday, Legislative Council member and member of the…

By Neil Griffiths - Feb 27, 2025
NSW Premier Accused of Ignoring Major AC/DC Anniversary

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NSW Premier Accused of Ignoring Major AC/DC Anniversary

The New South Wales Premier has been grilled for not acknowledging the recent 50th anniversary of AC/DC. During a budget estimates hearing on Wednesday, Legislative Council member and member of the…

By Neil Griffiths - Feb 27, 2025
Director of Melbourne's Gasometer Hotel Hits Back at Speculation Regarding Venue's Closure

Director of Melbourne's Gasometer Hotel Hits Back at Speculation Regarding Venue's Closure

The outgoing director of Melbourne's Gasometer Hotel has hit back at claims that the venue will close next month for "going woke." Last week, the Collingwood venue announced it would be shutting its…

By Neil Griffiths - Feb 24, 2025
Director of Melbourne's Gasometer Hotel Hits Back at Speculation Regarding Venue's Closure

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Director of Melbourne's Gasometer Hotel Hits Back at Speculation Regarding Venue's Closure

The outgoing director of Melbourne's Gasometer Hotel has hit back at claims that the venue will close next month for "going woke." Last week, the Collingwood venue announced it would be shutting its…

By Neil Griffiths - Feb 24, 2025
'I'm Truly Honoured': Music Victoria Announces New CEO

'I'm Truly Honoured': Music Victoria Announces New CEO

Music Victoria has announced a new CEO set to start next month. On Monday (February 24th), the peak body which represents the state's industry sector including musicians, venues and businesses…

By Neil Griffiths - Feb 24, 2025
'I'm Truly Honoured': Music Victoria Announces New CEO

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'I'm Truly Honoured': Music Victoria Announces New CEO

Music Victoria has announced a new CEO set to start next month. On Monday (February 24th), the peak body which represents the state's industry sector including musicians, venues and businesses…

By Neil Griffiths - Feb 24, 2025
Famous Melbourne Live Venue to Shut As it Looks for New Director

Famous Melbourne Live Venue to Shut As it Looks for New Director

One of Melbourne's most famous live music venues, The Gasometer Hotel, will close its doors next month. On Thursday evening (February 20th), the Collingwood venue issued a statement announcing the…

By Neil Griffiths - Feb 21, 2025
Famous Melbourne Live Venue to Shut As it Looks for New Director

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Famous Melbourne Live Venue to Shut As it Looks for New Director

One of Melbourne's most famous live music venues, The Gasometer Hotel, will close its doors next month. On Thursday evening (February 20th), the Collingwood venue issued a statement announcing the…

By Neil Griffiths - Feb 21, 2025
Our Golden Friend Announces New Signing to Management Roster

Our Golden Friend Announces New Signing to Management Roster

Our Golden Friend has announced a new signing to its roster. This week the management collective confirmed Ella Ion as its latest recruit, which coincides with the announcement of the Adelaide-based…

By Neil Griffiths - Feb 20, 2025
Our Golden Friend Announces New Signing to Management Roster

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Our Golden Friend Announces New Signing to Management Roster

Our Golden Friend has announced a new signing to its roster. This week the management collective confirmed Ella Ion as its latest recruit, which coincides with the announcement of the Adelaide-based…

By Neil Griffiths - Feb 20, 2025
2025 APRA Professional Development Awards Winners Revealed

2025 APRA Professional Development Awards Winners Revealed

The winners of the 2025 APRA Professional Development Awards (PDA) have been revealed this week. BARKAA, Romy Vagar, Becca Hatch, KIAN and Skeleten were just a few of the 13 songwriters and composers…

By Neil Griffiths - Feb 13, 2025
2025 APRA Professional Development Awards Winners Revealed

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2025 APRA Professional Development Awards Winners Revealed

The winners of the 2025 APRA Professional Development Awards (PDA) have been revealed this week. BARKAA, Romy Vagar, Becca Hatch, KIAN and Skeleten were just a few of the 13 songwriters and composers…

By Neil Griffiths - Feb 13, 2025
Another Australian Music Festival Calls Off 2025 Events

Another Australian Music Festival Calls Off 2025 Events

An Australian music festival has called off its 2025 events just weeks out. R B fans around Australia were hyped when Souled Out was revealed to be returning this year after a successful run in 2024,…

By Neil Griffiths - Feb 13, 2025
Another Australian Music Festival Calls Off 2025 Events

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Another Australian Music Festival Calls Off 2025 Events

An Australian music festival has called off its 2025 events just weeks out. R B fans around Australia were hyped when Souled Out was revealed to be returning this year after a successful run in 2024,…

By Neil Griffiths - Feb 13, 2025
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