ARIA CEO Annabelle Herd said: “The removal of red tape that has suppressed NSW’s capacity to deliver a world-class live entertainment offering is a major step toward retuning the state to its former glory as a hotbed for fostering up-and-coming talent and connecting them with new fans.”
Clubs NSW said the reforms were timely, as clubs across the state prepare to host music festivals and other performances during the festive season, and with several clubs set to put on events as part of Destination NSW's upcoming Great Southern Nights program.
ClubsNSW CEO Rebecca Riant said: "From Dunedoo Sports Club's annual Tunes on the Turf music festival to the bowling green that Leichhardt Bowling Club has transformed into an outdoor dining and entertainment space, our industry is always looking for new ways to support local artists and businesses and keep their communities vibrant and engaged.
"We thank the NSW Government for including ClubsNSW in the consultation process for these reforms and for reducing some of the red tape for clubs when it comes to trading and hosting live entertainment. The changes announced today will make a huge difference for clubs looking to diversify their offerings."
The Independent Bars Association of NSW (IBA) President Karl Schlothauer said: “The Vibrancy Reforms announced by the NSW Government herald the beginning of a new era for the nighttime economy in NSW.
"It is great to see the NSW Government, come good on their election commitment by making the 24-Hour Economy Commissioner’s role a statutory appointment, having a permanent body within government championing the night is not only a good thing for industry it also great for locals and visitors to our wonderful state."
The Property Council NSW Deputy Executive Director Helen Machalias said: “This legislation offers a blueprint for how the planning system could be modernised in other areas through a commonsense approach to balancing the needs of various groups, using more nuanced compliance tools rather than blanket regulation and ensuring local councils can respond to community need, in this case by ensuring the flexibility of outdoor space that people embraced during COVID-19 remains in place.”
Business NSW CEO Daniel Hunter said: "This new legislation will be the catalyst for street innovation, entrepreneurs and different uses."
Learn more about the proposed legislation here.
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