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Australian Festival Association Announces Lizzie Butterworth as Next CEO

Australian Festival Association Announces Lizzie Butterworth as Next CEO

The Australia Festival Association (AFA) has revealed its new CEO just a week after Olly Arkins confirmed her departure.

By Neil Griffiths - Aug 18, 2026
Australian Festival Association Announces Lizzie Butterworth as Next CEO

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Australian Festival Association Announces Lizzie Butterworth as Next CEO

The Australia Festival Association (AFA) has revealed its new CEO just a week after Olly Arkins confirmed her departure.

By Neil Griffiths - Aug 18, 2026
Olly Arkins To Step Down From AFA CEO Role

Olly Arkins To Step Down From AFA CEO Role

Olly Arkins will step down as Chief Executive Officer of the Australian Festival Association (AFA) at the end of August.

By Staff Writer - Aug 11, 2026
Olly Arkins To Step Down From AFA CEO Role

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Olly Arkins To Step Down From AFA CEO Role

Olly Arkins will step down as Chief Executive Officer of the Australian Festival Association (AFA) at the end of August.

By Staff Writer - Aug 11, 2026
Listen Out Presses ‘Pause’ on 2025 Festival

Listen Out Presses ‘Pause’ on 2025 Festival

The Listen Out team confirmed they’ll be pressing “pause,” and pivoting to curated parties around the country.

By Lars Brandle - Jul 7, 2025
Listen Out Presses ‘Pause’ on 2025 Festival

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Listen Out Presses ‘Pause’ on 2025 Festival

The Listen Out team confirmed they’ll be pressing “pause,” and pivoting to curated parties around the country.

By Lars Brandle - Jul 7, 2025
Julia Robinson Joins ARIA PPCA, Mitch Wilson to Lead AFA

Julia Robinson Joins ARIA PPCA, Mitch Wilson to Lead AFA

Robinson slots into the ARIA/PPCA role on Sept. 5, doing so after developing and launching the AFA’s strategic plan for 2022-25.

By Lars Brandle - Jul 28, 2022
Julia Robinson Joins ARIA PPCA, Mitch Wilson to Lead AFA

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Julia Robinson Joins ARIA PPCA, Mitch Wilson to Lead AFA

Robinson slots into the ARIA/PPCA role on Sept. 5, doing so after developing and launching the AFA’s strategic plan for 2022-25.

By Lars Brandle - Jul 28, 2022
Live biz welcomes NSW ‘Event Saver’ program, reiterates calls for national disruption scheme

Live biz welcomes NSW ‘Event Saver’ program, reiterates calls for national disruption scheme

With the Omnicron variant all but destroying the live industry’s first-quarter comeback, the NSW government unveils its own disruption scheme, a statewide support network for festivals and events…

By Lars Brandle - Jan 17, 2022
Live biz welcomes NSW ‘Event Saver’ program, reiterates calls for national disruption scheme

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Live biz welcomes NSW ‘Event Saver’ program, reiterates calls for national disruption scheme

With the Omnicron variant all but destroying the live industry’s first-quarter comeback, the NSW government unveils its own disruption scheme, a statewide support network for festivals and events…

By Lars Brandle - Jan 17, 2022
Another blow for the live music industry, Adelaide’s General Admission Events sent into liquidation

Another blow for the live music industry, Adelaide’s General Admission Events sent into liquidation

Adelaide-based live music events company, General Admission Events has been sent into liquidation. As per Music Feeds, the company has incurred debts amounting to $150, 000. General Admission…

By Amber De Luca-Tao - Apr 12, 2021
Another blow for the live music industry, Adelaide’s General Admission Events sent into liquidation

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Another blow for the live music industry, Adelaide’s General Admission Events sent into liquidation

Adelaide-based live music events company, General Admission Events has been sent into liquidation. As per Music Feeds, the company has incurred debts amounting to $150, 000. General Admission…

By Amber De Luca-Tao - Apr 12, 2021
After Bluesfest cancellation, live industry calls for insurance fund

After Bluesfest cancellation, live industry calls for insurance fund

With no JobKeeper, there are no assurances. And not much hope for the thousands of music industry workers rattled by the late cancellation of Bluesfest. Just hours after the Byron Bay event was…

By Lars Brandle - Apr 1, 2021
After Bluesfest cancellation, live industry calls for insurance fund

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After Bluesfest cancellation, live industry calls for insurance fund

With no JobKeeper, there are no assurances. And not much hope for the thousands of music industry workers rattled by the late cancellation of Bluesfest. Just hours after the Byron Bay event was…

By Lars Brandle - Apr 1, 2021
Australian Festival Association brings firepower on board as $2.7b sector eyes recovery

Australian Festival Association brings firepower on board as $2.7b sector eyes recovery

The new board represents members in each state and territory.

By Music Network - Nov 9, 2020
Australian Festival Association brings firepower on board as $2.7b sector eyes recovery

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Australian Festival Association brings firepower on board as $2.7b sector eyes recovery

The new board represents members in each state and territory.

By Music Network - Nov 9, 2020
Australian Festival Association sets new board, prepares for 'restarting right'

Australian Festival Association sets new board, prepares for 'restarting right'

The Australian Festival Association has a new board. Announced early Friday (6th November), the ten-member board includes re-lected founding members Adelle Robinson (Managing Director of Fuzzy…

By Lars Brandle - Nov 6, 2020
Australian Festival Association sets new board, prepares for 'restarting right'

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Australian Festival Association sets new board, prepares for 'restarting right'

The Australian Festival Association has a new board. Announced early Friday (6th November), the ten-member board includes re-lected founding members Adelle Robinson (Managing Director of Fuzzy…

By Lars Brandle - Nov 6, 2020
Live music, sports join forces for Live Entertainment Industry Forum

Live music, sports join forces for Live Entertainment Industry Forum

Australia’s live music and sports industries are joining forces for the Live Entertainment Industry Forum (LEIF), an historic working group that will tackle the unique challenges created by the…

By Lars Brandle - Jun 8, 2020
Live music, sports join forces for Live Entertainment Industry Forum

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Live music, sports join forces for Live Entertainment Industry Forum

Australia’s live music and sports industries are joining forces for the Live Entertainment Industry Forum (LEIF), an historic working group that will tackle the unique challenges created by the…

By Lars Brandle - Jun 8, 2020
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