Bluesfest didn’t die in one dramatic moment. That would be cleaner. Easier. More satisfying for the hot-take merchants. But that’s not what happened. From where I sat, inside the organisation, Bluesfest ended because several things arrived at the same brutal…
The MUSIC Industry Was Dying From Piracy—Then Streaming Saved It, Yet Musicians sTILL HATE on Spotify, what’s up with that? The Misguided Hate Toward Streaming from “Artists” It’s easy to hate Spotify. They’re a giant tech corporation, why not? Artists…
Music. It’s been my companion through every stage of life, a time machine for the soul. You know that feeling when a song comes on, and you’re instantly transported back to a moment in time? That’s the magic of music.…
2025 is shaping up to be an exciting year for live music events. With fans craving unique, personalized experiences and platforms like TikTok driving event discovery, there’s no shortage of opportunities for festival and event organisers to adapt and thrive.…
Discovering new music is a universal joy, and for Australians, it’s something many hold close to their hearts. In fact, 46% of Australians say finding new music is important to them—a number that jumps to an impressive 70% for those…