Woodford Folk Festival

Australian music industry legend and founder of the beloved Woodford Folk Festival, Bill Hauritz AM, has passed away.

Figures released by major Australian summer festivals – some returning after three years due to COVID – generated pre-pandemic crowd numbers.

State governments are increasingly funding music festivals and events as part of post-pandemic economic recovery in a bid to drive tourism and jobs.

Sampa took out Best Live Act, becoming the first female and first solo artist winner in the event’s five-year history.

Local economies are the big losers from festival cancellations.