Live Music Industry

Emos Austin photo by Ros OGorman

AEG Presents To Take Over Emo’s Austin Space For New Austin Venue

by Paul Cashmere

AEG Presents has announced it will take over operations of Austin’s iconic Emo’s venue in January 2027, with renovations, a new name and a broader expansion strategy for the Texas live music market.

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The Songs Of John Farnham Faces Backlash Over Dynamic Pricing As Victorian Government Funding Draws Scrutiny

by Paul Cashmere

The Songs Of John Farnham tribute concert has become the focus of a growing debate after ticket prices surged to $1,650 through dynamic pricing despite Victorian Government support for reforms targeting the practice.

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Rod Laver Arena part of Melbourne Park photo from Melbourne Park

AXS Takes Over Melbourne Park Ticketing As Global Platform Expands Into Australia

by Paul Cashmere

Melbourne Park has switched to AXS for ticketing across its major venues. The move signals a shift in the global ticketing landscape and raises questions about the future of live event access in Australia.

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Live Nation Jury Verdict Finds Ticketmaster Monopoly In Major US Antitrust Trial

by Paul Cashmere

A US federal jury has ruled that Live Nation and its Ticketmaster subsidiary operated as an illegal monopoly in the concert ticketing market, potentially reshaping the global live music industry.

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Bluesfest 2026

Bluesfest Crisis Deepens As Touring Sideshows Remain In Limbo

by Paul Cashmere

Bluesfest’s collapse has triggered a $23 million crisis and left the status of national touring sideshows unclear, raising serious concerns for fans and the Australian music industry.

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Bluesfest 2026

Bluesfest Cancellation Raises Questions For Australian Festival Economy

by Paul Cashmere

The collapse of Bluesfest 2026 has triggered wider questions about the financial stability of music festivals and whether audiences will continue buying tickets months in advance.

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