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Newcastle Herald
Newcastle Herald

Ending 'age of lockouts': Push for changes so live music venues can trade longer

An overhaul of live music regulations in NSW is being pitched as an end to the "age of lockouts". (Dean Lewins/AAP PHOTOS)

A major overhaul of live music regulations in NSW is being pitched as an end to the "age of lockouts" and return to form for city nightlife.

The raft of changes proposed by the state government will make it easier for venues to host events and more difficult for noise complaints to be used to shut them down.

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