Entertainment

SOUND NSW UPGRADE FUNDING TO AMPLIFY NEWCASTLE’S NIGHTLIFE

Posted on September 19th, 2025 by Jane Louise
Newcastle’s King Street Hotel is one of the thirty-nine live music venues that are recipients of a Venue Upgrade Grant, courtesy of Sound NSW. Part of Russell Richardson’s Richardson Hotels, King Street received $100K for soundproofing from the NSW Government

NSW PUBS ENCOURAGED TO APPLY FOR LIVE GIG FUNDING

Posted on August 20th, 2025 by Jane Louise
In continued efforts to increase live performances in venues across New South Wales, the Office of the 24-Hour Economy Commissioner has now opened round two of its Live Performance Venue Grant program, offering up to $80K in grant funds to

LANSDOWNE PUTS IT ONLINE

Posted on August 15th, 2025 by Clyde Mooney
Sydney live music legend the Lansdowne Hotel is taking it to the people, broadcasting talented acts over the world wide web. Having recently celebrated 100 years entertaining Sydney-siders, The Lansdowne has partnered with Music Australia to begin Lansdowne TV to

NEVERMIND TALKS DECADES OF SUSTAINABLE ROCK

Posted on August 6th, 2025 by Clyde Mooney
As live music in pubs continues to experience challenges around the country, the owner of Melbourne institution Nevermind shares tips for aspiring operators, out of nearly three decades of success. Founded in 1998, in the heady days of grunge emanating

STAND UP SPARKS MONDAY REVIVAL

Posted on July 14th, 2025 by Jane Louise
Australia’s last remaining pub theatre, the Old Fitzroy Hotel in Sydney’s Wooloomooloo, now has another string to its bow thanks to support from the Office of the 24-Hour Economy Commissioner’s Live Performance Venue Grant Program. Due to this program, Monday

SCIENCE ON TAP: PINT OF SCIENCE RETURNS

Posted on May 5th, 2025 by Jane Louise
Global not-for-profit nerds Pint of Science are again reaching audiences across Australian pubs and bars, for three nights of beers and ideas. Now in its eleventh year, Pint of Science offers accessible science talks covering a range of subjects, hosted

LIVE MUSIC VENUES SUSTAIN UNCERTAINTY

Posted on February 24th, 2025 by Jane Louise
In spite of both state and local governments’ current progressive stance towards the importance of live music, live music venues are still experiencing turbulence. Last week popular Melbourne venue The Gasometer Hotel (‘the Gaso’) announced it would be closing its

SOUND NSW TUNES UP LIVE MUSIC VENUES

Posted on February 21st, 2025 by Jane Louise
Two new programs have been released by Sound NSW, the government department dedicated to promoting the live music industry, under its Venue Upgrade Grants Initiative. Open to NSW live music venue owners and operators, the first program is for Venue

NSW LAUNCHES ENTERTAINMENT NETWORK NEON MARKETPLACE

Posted on December 6th, 2024 by Jane Louise
The NSW Government’s Office of the 24-Hour Economy Commissioner has created an Australian-first online B2B platform for venues, artists and players, called Neon Marketplace. A key component of the Office's new 24-hour economy strategy, Neon Marketplace aims to facilitate collaboration

WHY YOU NEED A LICENCE TO PLAY IN THE PUB

Posted on November 25th, 2024 by Clyde Mooney
Looking to the peak season and crowded venues, OneMusic reminds operators that all businesses, including hospitality, need the appropriate licence to play music to customers. Owners and managers are well versed in the necessity of specific licensing and regulatory requirements,