Entertainment

MUSIC MAKES THE MOOD

Posted on November 18th, 2024 by Clyde Mooney
Research released by APRA has confirmed that music “unequivocally arouses” specific emotions in patrons, affecting their mood, spending and eating behaviour. In a hospitality setting, diner choices are influenced by the way music affects how the brain processes memory, potentially

GEELONG PUB CELEBRATES MUSICAL MAYHEM

Posted on September 20th, 2024 by Jane Louise
South Geelong’s Barwon Club Hotel is readying for a rousing ruckus when its 16th annual ‘River Rocks’ festival hits in early November. Presented by River Rocks, B. Bookings, Balter Brewery and Bad Batch Zine, the festival promises rock, punk and

VICTORIA HITS THE RIGHT LIVE MUSIC NOTE

Posted on September 16th, 2024 by Jane Louise
Victoria’s live music scene is set to receive a $3.9 million boost, with the state government reinforcing its commitment to supporting the industry and venues. The funding was designed to bolster the state’s beleaguered live music scene, and is part

OPTUS SPORT KICKS OFF UEFA EURO 2024 COVERAGE

Posted on June 17th, 2024 by Clyde Mooney
Optus Sport has begun exclusive broadcast of UEFA EURO 2024, sharing the audience with partner brands, available for showing in venues. From 15 June, viewers have been watching Europe's elite teams and players in action, heading toward the prestigious Henri

NEW GRANTS OFFER $10m TO BELEAGUERED MUSIC VENUES

Posted on April 17th, 2024 by Jane Louise
The Victorian Government recently announced two programs designed to bolster the state’s live music scene, in response to pressures of rising costs and changes in attendance following the pandemic. The programs are designed to create more paid gigs for both

LIVE MUSIC GETS A KICK IN THE BASS

Posted on October 20th, 2023 by Clyde Mooney
There is cause for celebration as legislation is introduced to NSW parliament that would greatly improve the security of venues hosting live music, and bolster an industry kept quiet for too long. A bill aimed at fostering the revival of

LIVE SPORT STREAMING SERVICE FOR PUBS

Posted on September 1st, 2023 by Clyde Mooney
Global sports network beIN Sports has teamed with innovative streaming platform Screach to deliver live sport, including elite world soccer and tennis, to thousands of venues across Australia. It’s no secret Australians love their sport, and in light of the

FIFA WOMEN’S WORLD CUP KICKING OFF

Posted on February 10th, 2023 by Clyde Mooney
Backing up the Qatar spotlight, this year Australia will host the immensely popular FIFA Women’s Soccer World Cup, for 2023. In July and August 32 countries will compete in 64 matches of the World Cup, to be played in Australia

MELBOURNE CUP MANIA PICKS UP PACE

Posted on October 22nd, 2021 by Clyde Mooney
The Melbourne Cup is less than two weeks’ away, on 2 November, and veteran hotelier and expert on the big day ‘Melbourne Cup’ Max Hitchins has his customary tips for this year. Hitchins, renowned as Australia’s Melbourne Cup expert, can recite