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Audiences flock to DIY shows as traditional live music venues struggle

ABC News Australia - Entertainment & Culture · 24 August 2026 at 7:00 am

The NSW government allocates a fresh round of grants to 33 struggling live music venues across the state as events in alternative spaces such as boxing rings rise in popularity.

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