Victoria Music Industry Seeks 1% Concert Levy

Regional listings highlight live performances at venues across Wisconsin and the Florida Keys, including a tribute to the songs of Pete and Wayne. In Brunswick, Australia, artists and venues are urging political parties to increase funding and protections for grassroots live music, warning that rising costs and limited audience spending threaten venues and opportunities for emerging acts. Pittsburgh country-rock band Junior and the Push, formed by members of the Povertyneck Hillbillies, has released a Halloween-themed cover of “Monster Mash” and plans a Christmas song, while continuing to perform locally.