Lars Brandle

Live Performance Australia has handed down its report cards, and it’s clear the nation's politicians haven’t been paying attention. Just in time for this Saturday’s federal election, LPA today…

It’s a new dawn for Sydney’s night economy, after council unanimously endorsed sweeping changes to planning controls which should usher-in bonus hours for venues programming live music and kick-start…

Federal Labor’s arts policy announcement came just in a nick of time and, just maybe, at precisely the right time. With a week to go before Australia heads to the polls, Labor’s arts policy has been…

King Gizzard The Lizard Wizard have long ruled the cosmos with their proggy- psychedelic rock finery. Back on earth, they’re impacting the United States, too. The prolific Melbourne outfit’s latest…

Bigsound has tapped one of the biggest names in independent music, Nettwerk Music Group chairman and CEO Terry McBride, as a keynote speaker for this year’s edition. With less than four months until…

The long, miserable night is coming to an end. Sydney’s once vibrant nightlife economy is set for a massive lift, with councillors just days out from endorsing transformative changes to late night…

The music community is paying tribute to veteran audio engineer and industry all-rounder Greg Weaver, who passed away suddenly on Sunday. It’s understood Greg Weaver died from a heart attack. Weaver…

Tash Sultana is entering the jungle that is the live entertainment industry. The DIY superstar-in-waiting is launching a booking agency Lonely Lands Agency, a new venture with her co-managers,…

Friends, family and fans of Emily Wurramara have raised almost $20,000 to help the award-winning singer and songwriter get back on her feet after fire ripped through her Brisbane home. The…

First plastics, now coal. Paul Kelly, Missy Higgins and John Butler and many other music professionals are throwing their collective voices behind a campaign to snuff out new coal projects and go…

If an iron throne existed for the independent ticketing sector in these parts, Oztix would now be the rightful owner. With Live Nation/Ticketmaster snapping up Moshtix in February, Oztix takes the…

New Facebook is coming, and its nudging you to attend more events and hang with your people. Mark Zuckerberg’s social media giant is pressing the refresh button on a redesign that just might…