A NSW parliamentary inquiry heard the live music talent pipeline is diminishing due to a lack of accessible musical education in regional areas, with a user-pays system and disappearing TAFE courses impacting instrument access, teachers, and technical skills.
A NSW parliamentary inquiry heard that the live music talent pipeline is diminishing as fewer young people in regional areas receive music education. This is attributed to a 'user-pays' system, lack of accessible instruments and teachers, and the disappearance of TAFE courses for technical roles.
Consumers are "priced out" of many concerts due to soaring ticket prices, leading to a K-shaped demand curve in live music. While top artists sell out stadiums, smaller acts struggle, reflecting broader economic pressures and changing spending habits.
A NSW parliamentary inquiry into live music has heard that limited public transport and rising costs are hindering the industry. Stakeholders called for more support and better transport options, especially for younger audiences in outer suburbs.
Bulgaria won Eurovision in Vienna with 'Bangaranga,' marking its first win. Five countries boycotted due to Israel's participation, which finished second. Protests occurred in Vienna.
Eurovision's final in Vienna is underway with five countries boycotting over Israel's participation. Protesters accuse organizers of hypocrisy, while favorites include Finland and Australia.
The naturalist's seven-decade career was marked with a night of memories, live music and special guests at the Royal Albert Hall.
The naturalist's seven-decade career was marked with a night of memories, live music and special guests at the Royal Albert Hall.
Lost anti-fascist Yiddish songs from World War II, collected by Soviet ethnologist Moisei Beregovsky, are set to make their Asian debut in Shanghai through a performance project by Anna Shternshis and Psoy Korolenko.
Dianjiang, a small county tucked away in southwestern China’s Chongqing, was transformed into a bustling live music hub in April as fans flocked to a concert headlined by Mandopop stars, including Jeff Chang. Such scenes are no longer unusual. Once the preserve of megacities like Beijing, Shanghai and Guangzhou, high-profile concerts are now breathing life into lesser-known venues. As China endeavours to make consumption its main growth driver and targets untapped markets, entertainment spending...
New iPhone app Gigs uses AI to turn old tickets, screenshots, and emails into a personal concert archive with stats, memories, and more.
