Live music inquiry — events and tickets

THE House of Representatives Standing Committee on Communications and the Arts is holding a public hearing tomorrow and on Monday for its inquiry into the challenges and opportunities within the Australian live music industry.

On Friday, the committee will hear from witnesses including Untitled Group, TEG and Oztix. Live Nation is scheduled to give evidence on Monday.

The Chair Brian Mitchell MP, said, "‘The committee has seen recent media reports relating to issues including dynamic ticket pricing and market settings for live music events in Australia.

"What has been reported captured popular attention and is very relevant to the committee’s inquiry into live music.

"We would like to examine these issues further and allow event promotors and ticketing businesses an opportunity to discuss their perspective."

Details of the public hearings are below, with the full programs and terms of reference available on the inquiry webpage. More information about the committee, including membership, may be found on the Committee’s website.

Public hearing details

Date: Friday, 22 November 2024
Time: 9am – around 11:40am AEDT
Location: Australian Parliament House, Committee Room 1R3

Date: Monday, 25 November 2024
Time: 9am – 10am AEDT
Location: Australian Parliament House, Committee Room 2R1

The hearings will be broadcast live @AUSParliamentLive .

 

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