NSW parliamentary inquiry mulls support for ‘fragile’ live sector
The committee yesterday (18 May) heard submissions around insurance costs, policing, and transport support for the industry
News By Ciaran Donnelly | 19 May 2026
The New South Wales Parliament has launched the latest stage of an inquiry into the condition of the state’s live music industry, which saw industry figures highlighted obstacles around insurance, transport, and policing.
This comes in the wake of several music festival cancellations in the Australian state, the most high-profile of which was the Byron Bay Bluesfest, which was pulled by organisers at short notice in March.
The inquiry, first launched in 2025, held its latest hearing in Parliament…
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