On Monday 4 Corners report “Music For Sale” by Avani Dias seems at how Dwell Nation & Ticketmaster are maximising income on the expense of each shoppers and artists.
Multinational Dwell Nation is dominating Australia’s reside music trade: It’s squeezing out native competitors by buying smaller unbiased operators.
Over 1,300 venues have shut down and main festivals have been purchased out, cancelled, and closed. Now, a 4 Corners investigation reveals how the company — and its ticketing arm Ticketmaster — are maximising income on the expense of each shoppers and artists.
Many musicians have been afraid to talk out towards Dwell Nation for concern of the repercussions to their careers.
Reporter Avani Dias speaks to trade insiders and a number of the nation’s main musicians who expose the corporate’s practices for the primary time. They’re calling on the federal authorities to step in and regulate reside music to make sure the survival of Australia’s vibrant music scene.
Monday 14 October at 8.30pm on ABC
