International Ticketing Report 2026
Market Report: Australia
Australia’s live music market sees record stadium and arena revenues, while Bluesfest 2026’s collapse and festival cancellations raise sustainability concerns
Australia’s live music market continues to pull in two different directions. While stadium tours and arena spectaculars are generating record revenues, the collapse of Bluesfest 2026 and a string of other festival cancellations have intensified concerns about long-term sustainability.
Ticketing is also under growing political scrutiny. Following a parliamentary inquiry into the live music industry, calls are mounting for greater fee transparency, stronger competition oversight, and tighter controls on dynamic pricing. At the same time, digital ticketing continues to expand,…
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