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Are global stars killing Aussie music? Insider says local industry 'experiencing an upheaval unlike any before' as A-listers like Taylor Swift and Olivia Rodrigo net millions at expense of home-grown talent
The future of live music in Australia has been left looking uncertain after a string of festivals were axed this year amid low ticket sales and the cost-of-living crisis.
The string of cancellations have prompted growing fears about Australia's local live music scene, while globally famous artists like Taylor Swift, Olivia Rodrigo and Childish Gambino continue to thrive Down Under. The AAM's artist manager membership represents some of Australia's biggest names including Tame Impala, Vance Joy and G Flip, and they have advocated for international stars supporting more local talents. Taking to X - formerly known as Twitter - he said in March: 'Yes Falls, Groovin, and now Splendour (not to mention countless smaller ones) go under, but Pink just did 20 stadium shows, Taylor Swift did 600,000+ tix, Fred again 100,000+ in a day.. it's both, but it's more cultural than cost of living.'
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