Alice Springs heavy metal music venue raises $1m in donations in fight to stay open
Steady2 outlets reported this in 2 reports over 2 days
Wed, 16 September 2026Sat, 19 September 2026
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Who published it, and when
original reportfirst to report
The Guardian World
ABC News (Australia)
16 Sept, 02:31over 4 days19 Sept, 22:25
How it spread - 2 original reports
Wed, 16 September 2026
1 report- The Guardian World02:31first to report
Supporters from around Australia back the Black Wreath, a volunteer-run centre far off the beaten touring track Alice Springs has a population of 34,000 and exactly one dedicated live music space: a heavy metal venue called the Black Wreath. It has hosted hundreds of bands from around the country over the past decade – despite being 1,500km from the nearest city. For musicians in central Australia, the Black Wreath is a one-of-a-kind resource. So when its operators were informed last year of...
Sat, 19 September 2026
1 report- ABC News (Australia)22:25
Live music fans from across Australia and the world have banded together to raise the $1 million needed to save beloved Alice Springs venue The Black Wreath after the building's owner put it on the market.