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Sydney's Mary's Underground Announces Closure

by Mary Varvaris

Lorde @ Mary's Underground

Venue operators cited “financial reasons” and “the many headwinds the live music industry currently faces” as the primary reasons for Mary’s Underground’s closure.

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Afterpay Arena

Qudos Bank Arena To Become Afterpay Arena In New Partnership

The arena will become the first major entertainment destination in Australia to offer Afterpay’s buy-now, pay-later flexibility.

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Balance And Composure at Stay Gold Melbourne

Melbourne Venue Stay Gold Announces Closure

Stay Gold is closing its doors in late June following the end of its lease.

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The ARIA team at Gin Lane for Great Southern Nights' Gig Trails with Miramar

‘A Celebration Of Australian Talent At Every Level’: The Inception & Growth Of Great Southern Nights

Five years on from its COVID-inspired debut, ARIA CEO Annabelle Herd looks back on the inception of Great Southern Nights ahead of its enormous 2026 return.

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The Burdekin Hotel

EXCLUSIVE: Sydney's Burdekin Hotel Unveils Burdekin Bandroom, Announces Launch Parties

Acts such as POSSESHOT, Kirin J Callinan, Radium Dolls and more will perform at the venue's launch parties.

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ivy Sydney

Aus Nightclubs ivy Sydney & Chinese Laundry Make It To DJ Mag's Top 100 Clubs Poll

Now in its 20th year, the DJ Mag Top 100 Clubs poll is the definitive guide to the world’s best indoor dancefloors.

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Tommy Gun Records

'Your Centres For Community And Culture': Why Record Store Day Is More Than Just New Releases

In celebration of Record Store Day, we chat to a few veterans of the record store scene about the importance of physical media.

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Stonewall Hotel

Sydney's Stonewall Hotel To Permanently Close Its Doors

"Change is constant, and Stonewall’s story is far from over," said venue owner Craig Bell, as Stonewall looks to its sister venue.

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Medusa Bar

Geelong's Medusa Bar Sold To New Owners Who Promise 'More Gigs & More Events'

Punters can still expect local, independent bands performing every weekend, plus $3 pots for Happy Hour each Wednesday.

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Miami Marketta

Miami Marketta Owner Unveils Plans For New Venue 'The Syrup Factory'

The Miami Marketta team is looking to open The Syrup Factory “in some capacity” by August.

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PISCO SOUR at BIGSOUND 2025

Artist Applications For BIGSOUND 2026 Are Now Open

The BIGSOUND team is seeking “export-ready artists” as the music industry showcase celebrates its 25th anniversary this September.

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The Struts @ Max Watts House of Music, Melbourne

New Audit Confirms Victoria Holds The Most Music Venues In Australia

The audit confirmed that Victoria is home to 2,441 live music venues, more than any other state.

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