NSW government names “higher risk” music festivals
14 music festivals in NSW have received the highest risk rating under new licensing regulations, sparking fears for the future of the Australian state’s live music scene
News By | 26 February 2019
The government of New South Wales has released a list of 14 festivals that will be affected by controversial new licensing regulations, which come into force on Friday 1 March.
Music festivals including Electric Gardens, St Jerome’s Laneway festival, FOMO and Lost Paradise have received the highest risk category from the NSW government. The events are required to supply a safety management plan in order to receive a license from the independent liquor and gaming authority.
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