New South Wales has implemented protective measures to keep live music spaces from shutting down.

The government of New South Wales has taken a new step to preserve the state's nightlife by passing a groundbreaking law that allows them to intervene and prevent live music venues from closing their doors. These changes, known as the "vibrancy reforms," were recently approved by the parliament and are the first of their kind in the world. Their main purpose is to protect beloved and historic venues from shutting down.

Thanks to this new legislation, the Minister for Music and the Night-time Economy, John Graham, now has the power to step in and provide assistance to a struggling live music venue. This could potentially save iconic places like the Annandale Hotel and The Basement in Sydney from having to close down. It's a much-needed lifeline for these venues and a relief for the music-loving community.

One of the key features of this framework is that it allows venues to opt-in for various types of support in case their survival is at risk due to factors like noise complaints, unhappy neighbors, or difficult landlords. These venues must meet specific criteria to qualify for this support, such as hosting mostly original live music and being an essential part of the local music scene in New South Wales.

The first phase of this framework has already been put into effect and it ensures that a single noise complaint cannot threaten the existence of a pub or licensed venue. This is a crucial measure as noise complaints have been a major issue for many live music venues in the past. The Minister for Music and the Night-time Economy, John Graham, addressed this concern by saying, "The music-loving community has had to say goodbye to too many of our foundational live venues. We cannot stand by and let another Annandale Hotel be silenced and lose its stage."

He also emphasized the importance of having a thriving local music scene, especially during times of economic hardship. "In a cost of living crisis, we need a strong local music scene where people can enjoy live music without having to spend hundreds of dollars on big international acts," he stated. With 795 live venues and 55 dedicated live music venues across New South Wales, this framework is a crucial step towards preserving the state's vibrant and diverse nightlife.

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