Music Industry Network Launches National Live Venue Map
The new digital platform helps artists plan tours by mapping original music venues across the country.
Updated on Oct. 30, 2026 in Music — General
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The Australian Music Industry Network has officially launched the Australian Music Touring Network, a free national map designed to assist artists with tour logistics. This digital tool provides comprehensive data on original live music venues and community radio stations.
Why it matters
The platform addresses logistical challenges for touring acts by centralising technical information and venue requirements in one accessible location. By simplifying route planning, the initiative aims to strengthen the national live music circuit.
The project involved collaboration between 8 state and territory peak bodies. The platform allows users to export planned tour itineraries directly to spreadsheets.
The players
Australian Music Industry Network
This is the primary industry body responsible for building and managing the new digital touring platform.
Music Australia
An Australian government agency that provided essential funding for the development of the venue map.
Creative Australia
This government entity acted as a funding partner for the project to bolster the national music infrastructure.
Community Broadcasting Association of Australia
This organisation supports the community radio station layer integrated into the new mapping tool.
The details
Venues register their own profiles on the platform to include details such as capacity, accessibility, and booking contacts. Additionally, the map incorporates a specific layer for community radio stations supported by the Community Broadcasting Association of Australia.
Timeline
August 2026: Venues began registering for the map rollout.
30 October 2026: Official launch of the Australian Music Touring Network.
Industry Dynamics
The initiative reflects a strategic push to modernise the infrastructure underpinning the Australian live music circuit. By standardising venue data, the project mirrors broader efforts to improve efficiency in the competitive touring landscape.
Artists and tour managers can now use the platform to identify suitable venues, significantly reducing the time required to organise regional tours. The integration of community radio data also helps performers identify local media outlets to promote their shows.
The takeaway
This digital tool provides a centralised resource for musicians navigating the complexities of touring across a large nation. Artists should utilise the platform to streamline their routing and identify underutilised venues in regional areas.
Further reading
For more information on the local music landscape, visit Music — General.
More information
To plan a tour or explore venue data, visit the Australian Music Touring Network venue map.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Beat Magazine.
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