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Australia’s live music industry calls on government to set aside coronavirus funds

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It's feared that coronavirus could lead to event cancellations Australia’s live music industry has called on the government to set aside funds if concerts and festivals are scrapped as a result of the coronavirus outbreak.

The country’s federal government has already pledged a $10 billion economic stimulus package as part of the nationwide response to the disease, which is spreading across the globe.

But Live Performance Australia (LPA) now warns that the needs of the live sector “must be addressed” ahead of huge music events taking place in the months ahead.

Australia’s Byron Bay Bluesfest and Splendour in the Grass are both set to take place in the coming months, along with the Hella Mega Tour – which features performances from Green Day,

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