MG Live touring head’s Aussie market verdict

The promoter's new director of touring Sam Rogers tells IQ why it is not all "doom and gloom" for the embattled scene

News By James Hanley | 1 April 2025

Sam Rogers © Tim Lambert

MG Live’s newly-promoted director of touring Sam Rogers says it is not all “doom and gloom” for the Australian market as the dust settles on its summer season. Rogers, who joined the company in 2020, brings more than a decade of experience to his new role, including five years at WME.

MG Live’s newly-promoted director of touring Sam Rogers says it is not all “doom and gloom” for the Australian market as the dust settles on its summer season.

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