Tag archive for ‘Live Music’
Red Bennies
Red Bennies, an exciting new live music and performance venue and cocktail bar opened its doors early February.
EDITOR’S BLOG: The Pub with no Pool Cues
We have seen legislative changes including lockouts, increased security, bans on certain drinks and of course, the bans on glassware to reduce the number of glassing incidents. The latest call has been for a ban on pool cues and glass ashtrays.
Vic Government eases Laws for Live Music Venues
Following the closure of The Tote in Collingwood and outcry in the press about the dismal outlook for live music venues , Liquor Licensing Victoria has opened the doors for such venues to have costly security conditions eased, reported the Geelong Advertiser (28 January).
Liquor Laws threaten Melbourne’s Live Music Scene
What is happening to Melbourne’s vibrant live music scene? A recent report in Melbourne’s Herald Sun charts the success of some of Australia’s best known music acts who’s careers were fuelled by the plethora of pubs willing to showcase their talents. Think AC/DC, Cold Chisel, Midnight Oil and more recently The Whitlams, who started out playing at pubs on Sunday afternoons.
Free Workshops on Live Music Reforms
In a bid to help Venue operators, council, performers and regulators with deciphering these reforms, the NSW Government is hosting two free two hour workshop on recent changes to the planning system (removal of POPES) for live entertainment in NSW.
Boost to Live Music in New South Wales
Music lovers and the bar industry are celebrating a massive licensing victory this week with the announcement that the special licence required for live music performances (known as the PoPE licence) has been scrapped by the State Government.
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