A company backed by the Saudi government is one of three multinationals that have bought up festivals, venues and ticketing companies across the country.
Construction has begun on a new hotel precinct on the site of the former Melbourne Walk, with the Buchan-designed project to elevate the city’s Bourke Street Mall.
Major live events (Adele, Rosalía), buzzy debuts (Muni Long, Skullcrusher), energized returns (the Comet Is Coming, Kid Cudi) and a Taylor Swift LP are on the way.