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Australia’s Indie Music Venues Closing as Costs Rise and Attendance Drops

Sunday, August 2, 2026


Mary's Underground, an independent music venue in Sydney, closed due to rising operational costs and declining attendance. Industry observers have noted multiple venue closures across Australia affecting the live music sector. The closures have reduced available performance spaces for emerging artists.

Original reporting: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/02/world/australia/sydney-australia-marys-underground-music-venues-closing.html

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