Australian Music Venue Foundation launches

Inspired by the UK's Music Venue Trust, the new not-for-profit organisation will represent the interests of grassroots music venues

News By IQ | 13 March 2025

Live music industry figures in Australia have launched a new not-for-profit organisation to represent the interests of grassroots music venues (GMVs).The Australian Music Venue Foundation (AMVF), which takes its inspiration from UK-based Music Venue Trust, launches on the back of the government’s recent “Am I Ever Going to See You Live Again” report, which outlined the significant issues facing the live industry in Australia.The AMVF acknowledges the report’s 20 recommendations, which include the development of an arena ticket levy, addressing the debilitating costs of rising venue insurance and access to venue-specific fundin

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