Young Australians Are Choosing International Acts Over Local Artists
Amyl and the Sniffers at Rough Trade. (Credit: Paul Hudson under the Creative Commons License) Young people are opting towards international acts rather than Australian artists at a higher rate than before, despite Australia’s passion for live music culture. This has posed a challenge for smaller Australian live music venues' ability to flourish, as the majority of their revenue stems from Australian artists' gigs. This struggle has been felt by smaller local music venues such as Northcote...