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The owner of a popular live music venue in Melbourne has blasted insurers in an upcoming episode of SBS' 'Insight'. 

The cost of insuring venues is soaring for some live music venues, inflated by fires, floods, the pandemic and the war in Ukraine.

As Melbourne and the state of Victoria emerge from the world’s longest lockdown, a new support mechanism is in place to kick-start concerts.

"The creative community has been stood down and overlooked. But it’s time for us to stand up and call out for what we need."

Australian Festival Association has called for an insurance fund for creative businesses to access in times of crisis.

"The music industry really pulls together in a time of crisis. But then it got even better."