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Byron Bay's 2024 Bluesfest pumped $230 million into NSW economy, report finds
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Byron Bay's 2024 Bluesfest pumped $230 million into NSW economy, report finds

ABC  

A report commissioned by the organisers of Byron Bay's Bluesfest estimates this year's event contributed more than $230 million to the NSW economy. Conducted by Queensland-based company Lawrence Consulting, it shows the 2024 festival generated $235.1 million in total economic output across New South Wales. Flow-on effect The report found the festival generated $42 million for the Byron Shire and …

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Did tours like Taylor Swift and Pink spell the end for Splendour in the Grass?
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Did tours like Taylor Swift and Pink spell the end for Splendour in the Grass?

ABC  

In short: Splendour's cancellation follows those of Groovin' The Moo and last year's Falls Festival. Bluesfest's director warns the state of the music industry is disproportionately focused on megastars like Taylor Swift. "It is skewing everything to make it look like it's OK." While Taylor Swift held sold-out events, a major Australian festival has been called off. Music industry reacts …

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Ben Harper, Infectious Grooves, The Waifs lead latest Bluesfest announcement
10 months, 4 weeks ago

Ben Harper, Infectious Grooves, The Waifs lead latest Bluesfest announcement

ABC  

Easter creeps closer every day, and this morning we learned of the latest artists who'll be spending the weekend in the glorious Northern Rivers as they play this year's instalment of Bluesfest. This announcement also features the brilliant Yirrmal, whose incredible voice brings sunshine wherever he takes it, country star Brad Cox, LA rockers Dirty Honey, young gun Ben Swissa, …

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Bluesfest announce 41 extraordinary acts for their 2023 festival
2 years, 3 months ago

Bluesfest announce 41 extraordinary acts for their 2023 festival

ABC  

It's still seven months away and Bluesfest 2023 already looks enormous The first announcement for Bluesfest's 2023 event is here. Loading Elvis Costello & The Imposters return to the festival for the first time since 2014, while it's been over a decade since we saw Americana icon Lucinda Williams at the event. One of the world's most revered blues guitarists …

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Easter tourism down as industry struggles against cancellations amid flood recovery
2 years, 8 months ago

Easter tourism down as industry struggles against cancellations amid flood recovery

ABC  

Last-minute cancellations and uncertainty over COVID-19 has led to lower than usual tourist numbers over Easter on the New South Wales south coast. Key points: Tourism in regional NSW has struggled to bounce back this Easter Businesses grapple with last-minute COVID-19 cancellations and the impact of the recent rains The chair of Australian Regional Tourism said operators were feeling fatigued …

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Australian promoters call for Government insurance scheme to get music festivals going during coronavirus
4 years, 2 months ago

Australian promoters call for Government insurance scheme to get music festivals going during coronavirus

ABC  

After a swathe of cancelled music festivals, major promoters are pledging to get Australian punters back partying in 2021. Key points: Music festival promoters are grappling with major losses after COVID-19 cancelled events Promoters are struggling to get pandemic coverage that would protect them against future cancellations Major names in the industry are calling on the Federal Government to set …

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