AFA:
Music Festivals remain in limbo
after Government refuses
key amendments to legislation
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Music festivals in NSW are again left waiting to see what the future holds for their multi-million dollar industry as the Government rejects important amendments and delays the new festival Bill from moving to the upper house until mid-November.
The Australian Festival Association’s General Manager, Julia Robinson, said, “After genuinely offering to work with the Government to develop safer regulations for over a year, to no avail, our members are holding steadfast on the request to secure a formal mechanism for consultation through legislating for a roundtable.
“If Minister Dominello is committed to a roundtable, there should be no issue with this being included in this new legislation to give the industry more assurance. Had this amendment been accepted, we would be writing an agenda by now instead of another press release.
“We have proven our effectiveness in collaborating with Government on the widely-praised NSW Health Guidelines. The same dedication would go into working on better regulation in the interests of our shared goal of safer festivals and a thriving industry.’ she said.
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ABOUT AFA
The Australian Festival Association (AFA) was formed to represent the shared interests and importance of the Australian festival industry. The AFA is committed to delivering safe and well-run festivals around Australia and providing a framework for industry operating standards. Our members are committed to ensuring the ongoing viability of festivals as thriving businesses, significant municipal events and sites of global cultural exchange in the interest of all Australians.
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AMNPLIFY – DB
My nickname is “The Amnplifier”. Why? Because around here my focus is on being a conduit for providing greater outcomes that people come here for. My day to day “work” is living in the moment, and I love helping others concentrate on finding their connection to themselves through their experiences.
Why start a music environment? The truth is I love music, I love writing, and I love life. I work with musicians every day, and I feel certain that I will be until they put me in the ground. I have been managing people in businesses of some sort for over thirty five years so along the way I have developed some “wisdom” from my regular and constant “observations”.
Amnplify your experience. That is what we want you to do here, and if you want to let me know why you do, or don’t, shoot me a message on Facebook.
Hope you enjoy yourself here and find something that hits you somewhere.
