Extent of Australian touring disparity revealed in new study
Findings show Northern Territory has hosted fewer international acts in the last seven decades than some single Sydney venues in a year
News By Ciaran Donnelly | 24 July 2026
A new study has revealed the scale of Australia’s regional live‑music divide, with some states receiving five times fewer international concerts per capita than their east‑coast neighbours.
Australia’s international touring market has long been dominated by Sydney and Melbourne, but new analysis by lifestyle brand Culture Kings of the community-maintained Australian Concert Tour Database reveals headline findings including that the Northern Territory has received 252 international shows per million residents over the time span, while New South…
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