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Is this the death of Aussie music? From Splendour in the Grass to Groovin the Moo, why almost every festival was axed in 2024 as artists share their concerns over the future of live gigs

Hugely popular events such as Groovin The Moo, Splendour in the Grass and NYE In The Park were all axed this year in a huge blow to the Australian live music industry.

Festival goers were left stunned when hugely popular events such as Groovin The Moo, Splendour in the Grass and NYE In The Park were called off due to poor ticket sales and the 'impossible' economic climate. A string of Aussie music festivals have been forced to cancel due to issues including poor ticket sales, but Pandemonium Rocks has defied the odds and gone ahead (pictured: Alice Cooper headlining) Aussie rock legends Jet had also been set to play at the festival alongside Australian music heavyweights such as San Cisco, DMA's, The Jungle Giants and King Stingray.

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