Splendour in the Grass festival organisers have been told to pay A$100,000 (£56,000/$67,000/€63,000) for failing to comply with a traffic management plan during this year’s event in North Byron Parklands. The Department of Planning, Industry and Environment said the A$100,000 enforceable undertaking would be paid by the festival’s parent company Billinudgel Property. The money will …
Falls Festival moves to Melbourne after appeal from locals
Falls Festival has been moved to Melbourne after residents close to its new regional Victoria location opposed the event. The three-day festival, which will welcome performances from US rapper Lil Nas X and English rock band Arctic Monkeys, will now take place at Sidney Myer Music Bowl across two stages. Secret Sounds’ Falls Festival was …
Secret Sounds acquires Spilt Milk operator Kicks Entertainment
Secret Sounds Group has expanded its leading role in the Australian festival sector after acquiring Spilt Milk operator Kicks Entertainment. Live Nation-backed Secret Sounds, which already operates Splendour In The Grass and the Secret Sounds festival, has now taken over the group which is behind the multi-city Spilt Milk, which is held in Canberra, Ballarat …
Secret Sounds-promoted tour set to donate 100% of ticket sales to music charity
The Jack Daniel’s Live At Last Tour kicked off yesterday (Tuesday) on the Sunshine Coast, Australia, with 100% of ticket sales from the event going towards music industry charity, Support Act. Promoted by Secret Sounds, the series of shows will take place at various venues across Australia throughout April, including Sunshine Coast’s SolBar, Factory Theatre …
Adelaide set to welcome new intimate music venue
Live Nation has announced a new 1,800-capacity live music venue in Adelaide, which will also include a separate nightclub and restaurant. The live entertainment company has worked alongside promoter Secret Sounds, promoter Five Four Entertainment and the team behind Brisbane’s Fortitude Music Hall and The Triffid venues to launch Hindley Street Music Hall. Adelaide’s new …