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In 2025 we listed 6,535 live music events in the gig guide. SydneyMusic.net co-founder and director Joe Hardy shares a news update on how we're doing, along with some thoughts on what we want to do ne...

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This week we’re hearing from Harry Baughan — aka BAYANG (tha Bushranger) — who is one of West Sydney music’s most uncompromising and passionate voices.

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"Honestly this gloomy place is such a gem of a setting for any music video or photoshoot. I have used it time and time again and am tempted to gatekeep, but who cares."

It's been a big year, with a lot of changes. How does live music find its place of relevance in a world of economic uncertainty and declining interest in local music?

We think you should buy some music, so we asked some cool people with great taste to tell you some music you should buy.

Take a look at the numbers behind the SydneyMusic.net gig guide for 2024, documenting 5,700 original live music events across Greater Sydney for the year.

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Joe shares his picks for the week on 2SER Breakfast with Danny Chifley! We discussed... THURSDAY 6/2 Day Release W/ Madam Fatale, Safety First 7:00pm The Lansdowne NB: Taking place in the venue's f

SydneyMusic.net co-founder Joe Hardy shares his gig picks for the week ahead on ABC Radio Sydney! Featuring ... Saturday 1/2 • Over the Fence w/ Will Baker, Charli Lucas, Seb Szabo, MYMA, Barley Pas