The ALMBC stands firmly behind the grass roots live music industry and has gathered in force at Australia’s most important annual music industry gathering – BIGSOUND.
The ALMBC Board and management brought the Music Venue Trust UK’s Mark Davyd to push forward the concept of a Live Arena Ticket Levy In Australia, following the successful delivery in the UK.
Board members from across Australia gathered, including Treasurer Kylie Thompson (Sorrento Strategic) and Ali Craze (Event HQ) – both from Western Australia.
Members and friends were also invited to share a chat and drinks preceding the Oztix showcase, with a large crew gathering to show their support.
Thankyou to all those who travelled so far; to Oztix for shouting the drinks and to all our Professional Partners that make everything we do possible!
The ALMBC is proud to have brought the Music Venue Trust UK’s Mark Davyd to Australia’s most important annual music industry gathering – BIGSOUND 2024.
Davyd outlined the process utilised to initiate the successful Arena Ticket Levy in the UK and how this might work in Australia to support grass roots live music venues.
What is an Arena Ticket Levy?
Quite simply – it is taking $1 from every major arena ticket sold (shared equally between the promoter, artist, punter and venue 25 cents each) to directly support grass roots live music venues.
Why do we need it?
It is widely known that major national and international sporting federations pump significant funds into sport at the emerging and community level, to ensure the development of new talent – it is a no-brainer that this should be happening in the music industry.
The ALMBC session for members and friends drew a huge response – now we seek your support to push the idea into becoming a reality.