Australia’s Indie Music Venues Closing as Costs Rise and Attendance Drops

When Mary’s Underground in Sydney closed, it was a familiar tune for a scene hit by high costs and low attendance. Critics worry about a shrinking space for new talent.

Source: [New York Times](https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/02/world/australia/sydney-australia-marys-underground-music-venues-closing.html)