Coronavirus 2020
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Music distribution platform Bandcamp has announced an initiative to help fans materially support artists at a time when many are losing a considerable chunk of income due to cancelled shows and festivals in response to the coronavirus pandemic. “With such a major revenue stream drying up almost entirely, finding ways to continue supporting artists in […]
Aussie muso Angie McMahon, artist manager Charlotte Abroms and sound engineer Jono Steer have joined forces with music industry not-for-profit Support Art to raise much-needed funds for music industry workers in a precarious position as a result of cancellations brought about by COVID-19. “In the wake of COVID-19 and in accordance with the government, entertainment […]
Singer-songwriter Thelma Plum has announced she’s returned a positive test for COVID-19. Plum made the announcement on her Instagram, revealing she was tested on Sunday (March 15) and just received the bad news. The acclaimed Aussie artist didn’t reveal whether she was feeling ill, but told her fans that the Brisbane North Metro Unit are […]
The remaining dates of the 10-year anniversary of the Red Hot Summer Tour have been either cancelled or postponed, with organisers citing concerns over the spread of coronavirus. The tour has been going for several months and celebrating great rock around Australia, with ARIA Hall of Fame inductees Hunters & Collectors reuniting for headline duties, […]
After a significant break from releasing music before last year, Flume is planning to follow-up his 2019 mixtape Hi This Is Flume with another record in 2020. The news follows the release of his first new music for 2020 with ‘The Difference’ featuring US singer-songwriter, producer and graphic designer Toro y Moi. Flume revealed the news […]
Sydney’s Vivid Festival is the latest massive event to be cancelled due to the coronavirus outbreak. The annual music & light festival, which attracts more than 2 million punters, has been axed for 2020 as impending legislation seeks to outlaw public gatherings of more than 500 people. In a short statement to its website, festival […]
Sounds Australia has just announced a potential saving grace for Aussie artists scheduled to play the now cancelled SXSW Festival. Just one week out from the festival, Alex the Astronaut, Ali Barter, Baker Boy, and Bakers Eddy were among a few of the artists whose SXSW plans were suddenly axed. Without SXSW, it meant a […]
90s rock festival, Under The Southern Stars is postponing their upcoming festival. UTTS was meant to kick off in just a couple of weeks in NSW’s Tuncurry. The likes of Bush, Live, Rose Tattoo, and Stone Temple Pilots were on the Under The Southern Stars bill. Now, organisers are saying they’re looking to postpone the […]
As the list of major music events getting cancelled or postponed due to Coronavirus continues to grow, Live Performance Australia says they’re “paying very close attention to the evolving situation”. The peak music body has released an official statement following the shock cancellation of Tasmania’s Dark Mofo today, indicating the advice of the Commonwealth’s Chief […]
As festivals, concerts and the like receive cancellations all around the world thanks to coronavirus, Bluesfest is adamant that it’s “business as usual” for the 2020 event as it is set to go ahead in a few weeks time. In a statement to Music Junkee, Bluesfest organisers affirmed that the festival will still go ahead as planned […]
