The budget has earmarked $8.6 million for live music. Is it enough to save the flailing industry?

By Catherine Strong, Associate Professor, Music Industry, RMIT University
Ben Green, Research Fellow, Centre for Social and Cultural Research, Griffith University
Sam Whiting, Lecturer - Creative Industries, University of South Australia

Leading music organisations have praised the federal budget for its investment in the live music sector.

The budget includes A$8.6 million for a program called Revive Live:

to provide essential support to live music venues and festivals showcasing Australian bands and…

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