This report provides a comprehensive overview of the scope and scale of the Australian music festival industry, as well as insights into the social, cultural and economic impacts of music festivals and the challenges that festival organisers currently face.

The contribution of live music to our creative economy has been confirmed following the release of the Australia’s live music sector: an occupation-based analysis report, undertaken by the Bureau of Communications, Arts and Regional Research. The analysis reflects the diversity of occupations such as musicians, ticket collectors, advertising managers and bar attendants needed to run...

Cultural and creative sectors are important in their own right in terms of their economic footprint and employment. They also spur innovation across the economy, as well as contribute to numerous other channels for positive social impact. However they are among the hardest hit by the pandemic, with large cities often containing the greatest share...

Live Performance Australia has developed this $345 million plan to help the live performance industry restart, rebuild and reopen for audiences following the shutdown caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Live Performance Australia has published this assessment of the arts and cultural policies of the major political parties contesting this year’s federal election.