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 the 1st, 2nd and 3rd horses for the last 100 Melbourne Cups. He begins studying […]
The live music industry is changing tune in the wake of the pandemic shake-up, giving venues more opportunity than ever to prosper from the drawcard of live entertainment. Alongside pubs and all licensed venues, the live music industry has been hit hard by COVID-19, closures and the restricted trade of the past 10 months. The
More than half a century after his original hit recording, the legendary tunes of Mr Slim Dusty will arrive in pubs – with or without beer – in time for Australia Day. While the overwhelming majority of pubs always served the amber gold, until now none have had the songs of the man that pondered
Sweeping changes to NSW’s ‘nightmare’ liquor laws are expected to pass through Parliament this week, heralding the “lights back on” in Sydney. The Liquor Amendment (24-hour Economy) Bill will deliver over 600 amendments to State laws and is expected to eliminate what are described as antiquated restrictions imposed on hospitality venues. “There were so many
Great Southern Nights is tuning up to deliver 1,000 COVID-safe performances and tens of thousands of patrons to venues across Sydney and regional NSW in November, Australian Music Month. Great Southern Nights (GSN) is an initiative from the NSW Government, delivered by Destination NSW in partnership with the Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA). Its purpose
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In response to an unprecedented mash-up of anticipated sports events in coming months, Tabcorp has launched its Spring Calendar facility to connect fans and venues and events. A year like no other has paved the way for a line-up of sport this Spring like no other. The traditionally austere Spring Racing Carnival will be accompanied
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Applications will soon close for the first round of grants for venues, in support of the live music industry. The Federal Government announced a grants program on 11 August to support hotels and clubs in further engaging live music artists. A total of $20 million will be provided through grants over the coming four years, consisting
Leading music entertainment provider Nightlife is supporting Australian pubs and performers on the upswing from the pandemic, continuing fee-relief and real alternatives in troubled times. The national pub industry is blinking back to life after a heart-breaking period of hibernation, but it will be a long road to recovery for many and service suppliers demanding
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Despite depressed trading conditions nationwide, Foxtel has confirmed pub subscriptions will be returning to full fees from 1 July. Since the Federal Government ordered the closure of businesses on 23 March, businesses, landlords and suppliers have been striking compromises to help ensure mutual survival and resumed trade on the other side. Even as most pubs
The revised OneMusic scheme for music licensing has begun a 12-month roll-out, introducing a simpler system and early adopters reporting benefits. Copyright law dictates that public performance of any music must be licensed, so that its creators are paid for their work. Hotels may incorporate music for dining, background, dancing, and featured entertainment, including DJs
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