Melbourne's iconic live music venue, The Forum, faces a decline in shows due to ticket purchases at later times leading to cancellations, prompting owners to call for government support.

Melbourne's iconic live music venue, The Forum, has seen a decline in its lineup of shows, from 23 almost-confirmed in July to just three, due to ticket purchases at later times leading to cancellations. The venue has faced 330% insurance cost increases over three years and other financial challenges, prompting its owners to call for government support. Potential solutions, including tax breaks for live music venues and a national concert insurance scheme, are being considered. The federal government has launched an $8.6 million music industry grants program to address live music scene challenges.

August 05, 2024
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