In a Queensland town famous for its dining and stylish bars, venue owners say they are being unfairly targeted by 'authorities' trying to shut down the live music scene.
Village Bike owners Jackson and Renee King say they are not trying to create a space for a rowdy night out.
One of those is Village Bicycle, which has operated for 10 years with a seven-day licence to trade from 10am to midnight. She said the department supported licensed venues, describing them as the "heart of their local communities"."It's critical that adverse effects are minimised for neighbouring residents and businesses, particularly problem or unreasonable noise," she said.
Noosa Junction resident Peter Stuehrenburg launched a petition against the proposed changes, arguing the junction was too close to residents for late live music. Noosa Mayor Frank Wilkie would not give a definitive answer as to whether live music would be allowed to go on later into the night under the council's proposed amendments.
The Brisbane venue owner and former Powderfinger bassist said the live music industry was struggling to bounce back post-COVID, particularly smaller venues.
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