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‘Devastating’: More than 10 Aussie music festivals axed in the last year as experts call on the federal government to step in
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‘Devastating’: More than 10 Aussie music festivals axed in the last year as experts call on the federal government to step in

News that iconic Aussie music festival Splendour in the Grass will not return to Byron Bay for the second year in a row has sparked fears of a growing trend — festival-cancelling season is back.Last year was marred by despair for festivalgoers, with more than 10 events cancelled.Groovin The Moo, Harvest Rock, Promise Village, Valleyways, Spilt Milk, Return to Rio, Coastal Jam, Vintage Vibes, Tent Pole Festival, Caloundra Music Festival […]

todayJanuary 26, 2025 2

New South Wales government introduces pill-testing at music festivals in bid to save lives
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New South Wales government introduces pill-testing at music festivals in bid to save lives

New South Wales Premier Chris Minns has announced the state government will introduce a 12-month trial of pill testing at music festivals starting next year. The move, which brings NSW in line with other jurisdictions and states across Australia, aims to reduce the risk of harm and death associated with illicit drug use at festivals.The decision, announced by the New South Wales government, marks a significant change in approach to […]

todayDecember 19, 2024

Federal Government grants to amplify South Coast music festivals
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Federal Government grants to amplify South Coast music festivals

Federal Member for Gilmore Fiona Phillips (centre), pictured with Elizabeth Burnett and Cr Stuart Larkins at Burnett’s on Barney during this year’s Kiama Jazz and Blues Festival, is thrilled that four local events have been awarded Revive Live funding. Photo: Supplied. Four South Coast music festivals are amped for their upcoming events after receiving a funding boost from the Federal Government. Federal Member for Gilmore Fiona Phillips said almost $180,000 […]

todayOctober 27, 2024 4

U.S. Government Makes Sentencing Request for Jon Schaffer
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U.S. Government Makes Sentencing Request for Jon Schaffer

The U.S. government has made their recommendation on the sentencing of Iced Earth guitarist Jon Schaffer in relation to the Jan. 6, 2021 attack on the Capitol Building in Washington, D.C. Per an Oct. 14 sentencing memorandum obtained by Blabbermouth, the government is requesting three years of supervised probation for the musician as well as financial restitution.Why the U.S. Government Is Only Seeking ProbationAs part of the memorandum, the government […]

todayOctober 16, 2024 3

Oasis Dynamic Ticket Pricing Backlash Draws Government Response
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Oasis Dynamic Ticket Pricing Backlash Draws Government Response

LONDON — The British government has pledged to look into the practice of dynamic pricing for music concerts after tickets for Oasis‘ highly anticipated reunion tour more than doubled in price on official ticketing platforms, prompting hundreds of complaints from disgruntled fans. Tickets for the band’s 17-date U.K. and Ireland 2025 tour went on sale Saturday morning with prices starting at £65.00 ($85.00) for seating and £148.50 for standing tickets. […]

todaySeptember 4, 2024 4

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Welsh Labour government under fire after £4.25million plan to host Green Man music festival on a farm it bought  is scuppered by a pair of nesting ospreys

By David Wilcock, Deputy Political Editor For Mailonline Published: 10:06 EST, 29 January 2024 | Updated: 10:08 EST, 29 January 2024 Labour ministers in Wales sparked fury today after it was revealed they spent £4.25million of taxpayers' money on a farm to play host to a music festival, only for the plan to be scuppered by a pair of ospreys.The Welsh Government shelled out for Gilestone Farm in Powys in 2022 […]

todayJanuary 29, 2024 4

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Slipknot + Korn Cited in Report on Wasteful Government Spending

This past Friday (Dec. 22), Senator Rand Paul released his “2023 ‘Festivus’ Report on Government Waste,” which – per his official website – aims to “alert the American people to how their federal government uses their hard-earned money.” According to the analyses, artists such as Slipknot, Korn, Nickelback and Smashing Pumpkins played a part in the “$900,000,000,000 in government waste.”Near the end of the lengthy document, Paul talks about how […]

todayDecember 24, 2023 2

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SLIPKNOT, KORN And NICKELBACK Namechecked In RAND PAUL’s Report On Wasteful Government Spending

SLIPKNOT, KORN, SMASHING PUMPKINS and NICKELBACK are among the artists who were mentioned in Kentucky senator Rand Paul's annual "Festivus Report" of wasteful government spending.The 2023 listing found $900 billion in federal waste this year, including some of the more than $200 million that was doled out to "dozens of famous music artists and their touring companies" under the Small Business Administration's Shuttered Venue Operators Grant. The program, Paul said, […]

todayDecember 24, 2023 9

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UK risks losing out on ‘future generation of superstars’ if government doesn’t protect music venues

Sign up to Roisin O’Connor’s free weekly newsletter Now Hear This for the inside track on all things musicGet our Now Hear This email for freeSteve Lamacq has warned of the “challenging time” faced by the live music sector, as grassroots venues face massive rises in running costs and ongoing closures.The veteran DJ and BBC Radio presenter was recently appointed chair of LIVE, a trade body representing the UK’s live […]

todayNovember 16, 2023 6

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